2024 PUBLIX ATLANTA KIDS MARATHON

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The youth portion of Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend will show kids what it means to be part of a big city marathon. Held on the same weekend as the 2024 Atlanta's Marathon Weekend, this festival of races gives children the chance to get out, get active, and get acquainted with running in Running City USA. We have exciting news! We have officially moved to The Home Depot Backyard, which is adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We can't wait for you to come play with us! 3K participants will run on the streets nearby Mercedes-Benz Stadium and finish at the event's main finish line, while Dashers will Dash their 50 meters in the finish chute, also utilizing the big finish line. It's sure to thrill our young participants!

Kids can also have some fun in our Track & Field Zone, where they can run, jump and throw. Grab your RUN JUMP THROW stamper card, and get your stamp by visiting all the track & field stations, which include mini hurdles, standing broad jump, foam javelins and more! We look forward to seeing you there.

Atlanta Track Club intends to hold the Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon as scheduled on February 24. The Club has a no refund policy. However, If the format of the event moves to virtual ONLY or is cancelled all together due to a force majeure event, you will be given the option to receive a full refund (less processing fees from registration vendor). If, due to circumstances beyond the control of Atlanta Track Club, the location of the event has to be changed, refunds will not be provided, but you will be immediately notified via email and social media.

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MANAGE REGISTRATION
LIVE RESULTS
DATE & TIME

February 24, 2024

LOCATION
  • The Home Depot Backyard - 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313
DISTANCE
  • 5K (ages 8 and up)
  • 3K (ages 7 to 14)
  • 50M Dash (ages 14 and under)
EVENT SWAG
  • Short sleeve adidas T-shirt
  • Medal
COST

5K:

  • $40 through 12/30/23
  • $45 through 2/23/24
  • $50 at Expo/onsite

3K:

  • $20 through 2/22/24
  • $30 at Expo/onsite

50M Dash:

  • Free with a kid's 5K or 3K registry
  • $20 through 2/22/24
  • $25 at Expo/onsite

SATURDAY EVENT SCHEDULE

6:30 a.m.

Youth Number Pickup Opens

7:30 a.m.

Track & Field Zone Opens

7:30 a.m.

5K (ages 8 & up)

9:00 a.m.

3K (ages 7 to 14)

9:45 a.m.

50M Dash (ages 14 & under)

10:00 a.m.

3K Awards Ceremony - Main Stage

10:00 a.m.

Track & Field Zone closes

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Deadline to register - online through 11:59 p.m., February 22, 2024

Expo and Race Day Registration: Providing we have not reached race capacity, we will offer registration for the 3K and 50m Dash on race day. There is no race day registration for the 5K.

TIMING & RESULTS

5K and 3K registrants will be timed and unofficial results will be posted Saturday evening. No personal race registration information will be included.

The timing device for this event is a MyLaps timing tag. The device is adhered to the back of the race number. DO NOT REMOVE OR BEND. Wearing the race number improperly could result in improper scoring and possible disqualification. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm the race number 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, water bottles, etc.)
  • If you do not wish to have your child timed, you may peel off the timing device or simply bend it several times.

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 the events Atlanta Track Club conducts & provides.

EVENT DAY MAPS AND SAFETY

We have moved to The Home Depot Backyard! 3K runners will utilize the same start line as the 5K, following the beginning of the 5K course before staying straight on Mitchell St., and returning back to the Home Depot Backyard. The 3K and 50M Dash will all cross the same finish line as the 5K, Marathon and Half Marathon! Make your way to the Youth Festival Area for fun and guidance.

START/FINISH MAP

5K, 3K & DASH COURSE MAP

Safety is our top priority at Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon The following measures are taken for our 3K participants:

  • Over 30 course monitor volunteers and police officers to make sure participants stay on track and move safely down the course
  • Lead (bicyclist or police motorcycle) and a sweep, ensuring that all participants finish safely
  • Secure Child Pickup Area after the finish line, where we will hold your child until you arrive.

For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, parents are not allowed on the 3K course.

Additional Information

EVENT ADDRESS

The Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes Benz Stadium - 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313

YOUTH NUMBER PICKUP

Youth race numbers will be available at the Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Expo for early pickup, or participants can pick up their bibs for free (3K, Dash only; 5K subject to will call fee) race morning at the Youth Number Pickup/Will Call Tent. Youth number pickup will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. race morning. Interested in the Expo? See more below!

PUBLIX ATLANTA MARATHON WEEKEND EXPO

Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24

Location: Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313

Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Those selecting the Virtual Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon events should complete their race between Friday, February 24 and Sunday, February 26, 2023. 3K results must be submitted by Monday, February 27, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in order to be included in results. (50M Dash results are not recorded/timed events).

Virtual participants will receive a race bib, medal and T-shirt. The last day to switch and sign up to receive your kit before race day is Tuesday, February 14 at 11:59 p.m. There will be no switching to the in-person event, or vice versa, after this date. February 15 is also the deadline for virtual participants to switch distances within the virtual event. Anyone who registers prior to Tuesday, February 14 at 11:59 p.m. will have their kits sent prior to event day. Participants who register after this date (2/15) will have items shipped after event day.

Switching races: Registrants may only switch from virtual to in-person, or may switch distances within the virtual event, prior to February 14. Contact questions@atlantatrackclub.org.

KILOMETER KIDS

Brought to you by Atlanta Track Club, Kilometer Kids is a flexible, game-based running program designed to get children in the community active. The free program is a great way to engage children, ages 14 and under, in the sport of running. Contact kilometerkids@atlantatrackclub.org. Additionally, Atlanta Track Club offers numerous youth events each year. For more details click here.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Interested in giving back to the sport of running? Come volunteer with us! To learn more and to register, please visit here for more details. For questions about volunteering, email volunteers@atlantatrackclub.org.

QUESTIONS

If you have additional questions regarding the event, please email questions@atlantatrackclub.org.

WEATHER POLICY

Atlanta Track Club events are held rain or shine. However, the threat of lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation. For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds and cancellations, click here.

PET POLICY

Pets are not allowed in The Home Depot Backyard unless they are certified service animals and identified as such.

MARTA

We encourage all participants to take MARTA on race morning to avoid traffic delays due to race related street closures. Rail service start times for Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend are as follows:

  • Saturday, February 24, 2024 service will begin at 5:50 a.m.
  • Sunday, February 25, 2024 service will be begin at 6:00 a.m.

The frequency will be as follows: both days and both lines (N/S & E/W) will be on a 20 minute headway. Trains will run every 10 minutes between Lindbergh and the Airport. Extra trains will be inserted as needed The extra trains will decrease the headways from 20 to 12 minutes (and 6 minutes between Lindbergh and Airport) during peak periods.

The Vine City Station is directly across Northside Drive from the Home Depot Backyard and allows for worry free travel to the event. Be sure to look for FREE Parking at any of the 23 MARTA rail stations.

PARKING

If MARTA is not an option, there is ample parking in and around the Home Depot Backyard area. We recommend you research parking options and have backup options in mind for race day should your first choice be filled or closed.

AWARDS

Age Group Awards for the 3K male, female, and nonbinary categories will be given for the top 3 in each of the following age groups: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 year olds. The awards ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. on race morning.

ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES

In order to serve all our athletes, Atlanta Track Club offers opportunities for Athletes with Disabilities (AWD). If you are an AWD and interested in participating in Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K, please email awd@atlantatrackclub.org, to discuss what reasonable accommodations can be made based on your specific needs. Atlanta Track Club officials will provide reasonable accommodation to Athletes with Disabilities on an individualized and event by event basis.

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