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We are excited to announce Atlanta Track Club has added the Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon to its more than 30 events and programs! In its 10th year, the event has become a tradition in the Southeast, and we are excited to build upon its strong heritage as a world-class event.
2016 Participant Instructions - Publix Georgia Marathon, Half Marathon & Be Healthy Georgia Festival
2016 Publix Georgia Marathon Start/Finish Area Map
2016 Publix Georgia Marathon Road Closures
Looking for the 2017 Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon? Click here for details.
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Date & Time
March 20, 7:00 a.m.
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Location
Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta
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Distance
- Marathon (ages 18 & older)
- Half Marathon (ages 14 & older)
- One Mile (ages 7-14)
- 50m Dash (ages 6 & under)
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Event Swag
- Marathoners:
- Long-sleeve Mizuno shirt
- Medal
- Half Marathoners:
- Short-sleeve Mizuno shirt
- Medal
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Cost
- Marathon:
- $130.00 through 3/16
- $140 at Expo
- Half Marathon:
- $110.00 through 3/16
- $120.00 at Expo
- One Mile & 50m Dash:
- FREE
Event Day Schedule
- 5:30 a.m. Will Call number pick-up opens
- 6:45 a.m. Will call number pick-up closes
- 6:50 a.m. Wheelchair start
- 7:00 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon start
- 7:45 a.m. Be Healthy Georgia One Mile start
- 8:15 a.m. Be Healthy Georgia 50m Dash start
- 8:45 a.m. Half Marathon awards ceremony
- 10:30 a.m. Marathon awards ceremony
- 2:00 p.m. Course closes
Publix Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
The Publix Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is the bib number pick-up location for race participants. The Expo features official Mizuno race merchandise, sports nutrition products, running apparel, shoes, accessories, and health and fitness services. Located in the Georgia World Congress Center, the Expo is free and open to the public.
Don't have a race number? On-site registration for the marathon and half marathon will be available at the Expo.
All participants must pick up their race packets at the Expo unless they purchased Will Call during registration.
Location
Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C1
362 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30313
Dates/Times
Friday, March 18, 2016: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 19, 2016: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Getting to the Expo
Parking
Parking is available in the Yellow Lot & Blue Lot at a discounted rate of $10/day. You may either print a parking coupon and present it with payment upon arrival or you can pre-purchase a parking pass online. Both options are available below:
Parking Coupon: Download HERE. You MUST print and present the coupon upon arrival at the parking lots to receive the discounted rate of $10. (The normal daily parking rate is $15.)
Pre-Purchased Parking: Click HERE. Select Georgia World Congress Center, followed by the Publix Georgia Marathon Expo option and then choose the appropriate day and parking lot.
MARTA
MARTA is an excellent option for getting to the expo. We highly recommend using the Vine City Station, instead of Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Station. Accessed from all blue and green lines, Vine City Station is a short walk (0.4 miles) to Hall C1 at the GWCC. Visit www.itsmarta.com for more information on station locations and schedules.
Exhibitors
View the expo floorplan and exhibitor list HERE.
Become An Exhibitor
The Publix Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo promises to provide the best opportunity to promote and market your company’s products and services in the greater Atlanta area. The Expo is held in conjunction with the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon. More than 15,000 runners, walkers, friends and family are coming to this two-day Expo to see, sample and shop for your products. Whether you’re selling shoes, vitamins, vacations, orthopedics or all things health and fitness related, this audience is here to shop for new merchandise and last-minute buys before they run their race.
Interested in participating in this year's Publix Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo? Please visit our vendor page for more information.
Race Day Registration
Race day registration is not offered for this event. Onsite registration will be available during packet pick-up dates/times at the Health and Fitness Expo held prior to event day. Pre-race packet pick-up dates and times are listed above under Health and Fitness Expo.
Timing & Results
Unofficial results available online the afternoon of the event. Results are made official approximately two weeks after the event, after all inquires have been processed.
Your timing device for this event is the Chronotrack single use B-tag. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your bib is...
- Clearly visible on the front of the torso
- Unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle)
- Pinned in all four corners
- Not covered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)
Atlanta Track Club is a member organization of both the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) & USA Track & Field (USATF) and adheres to the guidelines and rules of competition in the events Atlanta Track Club conducts & provides.
Course
2016 Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon Course Map & Elevation
Street Closures_2016 Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon
*Course subject to change
Course time limit:
Marathon: 6 hours 30 minutes (15 minute per mile pace)
Half Marathon: 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute per mile pace)
For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, no pets, or wheeled conveyances of any kind, including baby joggers/strollers, roller/inline skates, and bicycles, are permitted on the course. Headphones are strongly discouraged.
Event Address
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Avenue West NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Will Call Packet Pick-Up
Must have pre-purchased by March 14, 2016
Pick-up will take place from 5:30 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. race morning.
*Will Call participants will receive an email verifying their status and instructions for race day pick up.
Switching Races
If you would like to switch races, you may do so in person at the Health & Fitness Expo held prior to event day. There will be no refunds for switching from the full marathon to the half marathon, and additional fees will apply for those switching from the half marathon to the marathon. For those switching races at the expo, shirts will be provided based on availability. Those switching events on race morning will be disqualified and removed from the results.
MARTA
We encourage all participants to take MARTA on race morning to avoid traffic delays due to race related street closures. CLICK HERE for more information on taking MARTA to the event. MARTA will begin rail service one hour earlier than usual on Sunday morning (5:00 a.m.) in order to get runners and spectators to the start line at Centennial Olympic Park. Park at any of the 23 MARTA rail stations that have free daily parking.
BLUE Eastbound H.E. Holmes
Times: 5:01 a.m., 5:21 a.m., 5:41 a.m., 6:01 a.m. and continues into regular Sunday schedule
BLUE Westbound Indian Creek
Times: 5:00 a.m., 5:20 a.m., 5:40 a.m., 6:00 a.m. and continues into regular Sunday schedule
GREEN Eastbound Bankhead
Times: 5:01 a.m., 5:21 a.m., 5:41 a.m., 6:01 a.m. and continues into regular Sunday schedule
GREEN Westbound King Memorial
Times: 5:07 a.m., 5:27 a.m., 5:47 a.m., 6:07 a.m. and continues into regular Sunday schedule
GOLD Southbound Doraville
Times: 4:55 a.m., 5:15 a.m., 5:35 a.m., 5:55 a.m., 6:15 a.m. and continues into regular Sunday schedule
GOLD Northbound Airport
Times: 5:00 a.m., 5:20 a.m., 5:40 a.m., 6:00 a.m. and continues into regular Sunday schedule
RED Southbound North Springs
Times: 5:01 a.m., 5:21 a.m., 5:41 a.m., 6:01 a.m. and continues into regular Sunday schedule
RED Northbound Airport
Times: 4:50 a.m., 5:10 a.m., 5:30 a.m., 5:50 a.m., 6:10 a.m. and continues into regular Sunday schedule
* Remember the MARTA station or parking deck where you parked.
** Wherever you park, lock all personal items and valuables.
Go to www.itsmarta.com for station locations and regular Sunday schedules.
Guaranteed Reserved Parking
Atlanta Track Club has partnered with Parking Panda, the nationwide leader in online parking reservations, to allow visitors to purchase guaranteed parking near Georgia World Congress Center for the Health & Fitness Expo and Centennial Olympic Park for the Marathon. View real-time availability and pricing at several nearby garages and lots.
Once purchased, parking is 100% guaranteed even if the location otherwise fills up. Simply present your purchase confirmation at the selected location, and this serves as your payment with no additional payments or fees ever. Parking availability is very limited, so it is strongly recommended that you purchase your parking in advance, if driving.
Other Parking Options
If you plan to drive to the start/finish area, please carpool and allow significant time to drive, park and walk to the start area. Try to arrive downtown by 6:00 a.m. We suggest using one of the following parking locations for convenience to the race:
- Underground Atlanta Parking Deck #1 - Turn right from MLK immediately after Central Ave. (Open 24 hours, daily fee $3)
- Underground Atlanta Parking Deck #2 - Turn right from MLK immediately after Pryor St. (Open 24 hours, daily fee $3)
- CNN Parking Deck - From MLK, turn right on Centennial Olympic Park Dr., turn right into CNN parking deck (Open at 5:30 a.m., daily fee $10)
- Centennial Parking Deck - From MLK, turn right on Centennial Olympic Park Dr., turn right into Centennial Parking which is immediately past the CNN deck. (Open 24 hours, daily fee $5)
- GA Dome Red Deck - From MLK, turn right on Centennial Olympic Park Dr., turn left onto Andrew Young International, turn right into Red Deck. (Opens at 5:00 a.m., daily fee $10. Pre-pay for parking at the Dome here)
Click here for other parking options in downtown Atlanta.
Gear Check
Gear check is located with Centennial Olympic Park in the northwest corner. Access to gear check is off Baker Street or Centennial Olympic Park Dr. Gear check will be available on race day starting at 5:30 a.m. All gear should be dropped off at the gear check tent prior to race start and will be available for pick-up until 2:00 p.m. Please use the gear check tag on your bib to help identify your bag. Additional gear bags will be available at number pick-up and at the gear check tent on race morning.
Pace Team
The Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon Pace Team is here to help you achieve your goals at the event. Pace teams will be available for the following finish times:
Marathon Pace Teams | Half Marathon Pace Teams |
3:45 | 1:30 |
3:50 | 1:40 |
4:00 | 1:45 |
4:15 | 1:50 |
4:30 | 2:00 |
5:00 | 2:15 |
5:30 | 2:30 |
6:00 | 2:45 |
6:30 | 3:00 |
3:30 | |
Participants can sign up for a Pace Team at the Health & Fitness Expo.
Streakers
The Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon happily continues to celebrate those special runners who have kept their streak going! Benefits include:
- Feature on event webpage
- Special packet pickup line at the Expo
- Unique race bib
- Special race day gear check line
- Commemorative gift
You can find a list of 2016 Eligible Streakers here. If you are a streaker and do not see your name on the list, please contact [email protected].
Awards
Publix Georgia Marathon Prize Money
Marathon awards (awarded on race day):
- Overall male and female
- Masters male and female
- Grandmasters male and female
Age group awards will be mailed to the top three finishers in each age division once results are finalized (approximately two weeks after the event:
- 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80- 84, 85-89, and 90+ (excluding the overall winners)
Half Marathon awards (awarded on race day):
- Overall male and female
- Masters male and female
- Grandmasters male and female
Age group awards will be mailed to the top three finishers in each age division once results are finalized (approximately two weeks after the event:
- 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80- 84, 85-89, and 90+ (excluding the overall winners)
Training
Let us help you train for a longer distance! Accomplish new goals this spring with Atlanta Track Club’s Spring Half Marathon Training. The 16 week program includes weekly pace group runs, mid-week workouts, monthly clinics, and more. The flexible program can be tailored to your target race and current fitness level. Whether you’re training for your first full or half marathon or your 50th, don’t go at it alone. For more information on Training, click here.
Travel
National Travel Systems had partnered with several downtown Atlanta hotels to offer hotel reservations available 3/16/2016 (check-in) to 3/22/2016 (check-out). To see available hotels and pricing, please CLICK HERE.
Volunteer
Interested in giving back to the sport of running? Come volunteer with us! Volunteer registration is NOW OPEN!
FAQs
FAQ's - 2016 Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon
Questions
If you have additional questions regarding the event, please email [email protected].
Become A Member
Did you know as a member of Atlanta Track Club you receive a discount on all events (except AJC Peachtree Road Race). Join today to begin receiving discounts and the many other benefits of membership!