2024 Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend
Discover Running City USA with the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Both the half and full takes runners and walkers on a route through some of the city's most historical landmarks and scenic areas showing off its tree lined streets and its authentic southern charm. Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend has something for the entire family and will show participants near and far why Atlanta is Running City USA. The 5K and youth events take place on Saturday, while the full and half marathons are held on Sunday.
2 new options for 2024!
- Half Marathoners, choose your path! For the first time, you can opt to run the first 13.1 miles or the second 13.1 miles of the marathon course.
- Marathon Relay: If you're not quite ready for the marathon, then grab your run buddy and participate in the relay. The relay is a 2 person team event consisting of two 13.1 mile legs. Each Team member receives a finisher's medal and shirt at the finish line. All the fun, half the distance!
Publix Atlanta Marathon is an Abbott World Marathon Major Wanda Age Group World Rankings Qualifying race.
The Publix Atlanta 5K will also serve as the 2024 USATF Masters 5KM Championships. For information on how to compete in this division, click here. You must register through USATF to be able to compete in this division.
The youth portion of Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend will show kids 14 and under what it means to be part of a big city marathon, offering a 5K, 3K, 100M Dash and 50M Dash. Children can run multiple distances and try out the Track & Field Zone.
For Atlanta Track Club's current policies concerning COVID-19, click here.
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.
DATE & TIME
- February 24 - 25, 2024
LOCATION
- Home Depot Backyard - 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313
DISTANCE
- Marathon (ages 18 & older)
- Marathon Relay (ages 14 & older)
- Half Marathon (ages 14 & older)
- 5K (ages 8 & older)
EVENT SWAG
- Marathon:
- Long-sleeve adidas shirt
- Medal - Half Marathon:
- Long-sleeve adidas shirt
- Medal - 5K:
- Long-sleeve adidas shirt
- Medal
COST
Marathon
- $95 through 6/4/23
- $110 through 7/31/23
- $125 through 10/31/23
- $140 through 12/30/23
- $155 through 2/18/24
- $165 through 2/22/24
- $175 through 2/24/24 and at Expo / Onsite
Marathon Relay
- $120 through 6/4/23
- $150 through 7/31/23
- $180 through 10/31/23
- $200 through 12/30/23
- $220 through 2/18/24
- $240 through 2/22/24
- $270 through 2/24/24 and at Expo / Onsite
Half Marathon
- $60 through 6/4/23
- $75 through 7/31/23
- $90 through 10/31/23
- $100 through 12/30/23
- $110 through 2/18/24
- $120 through 2/22/24
- $135 through 2/24/24 and at Expo / Onsite
5K
- $30 through 6/4/23
- $35 through 7/31/23
- $40 through 12/30/23
- $45 through 2/23/24
- $50 at Expo / Onsite
REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE
- February 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30 a.m.
Will Call / Youth number pickup opens
7:30 a.m.
5K start
7:30 a.m.
Youth Track & Field Zone Opens
7:40 a.m.
5K start line closes
8:45 a.m.
3K start (ages 7 to 14)
8:55 a.m.
5K course closes
9:00 a.m.
Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Expo Opens
9:15 a.m.
50M Dash start (ages 14 & under)
6:00 p.m.
Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Expo Closes
SUNDAY EVENT SCHEDULE
5:30 a.m.
Will Call Number Pickup Opens
7:10 a.m.
Will Call Number Pickup Closes
7:15 a.m.
Marathon/Marathon Relay/1st Half Marathon Start
7:35 a.m.
Marathon/Marathon Relay/1st Half Marathon Start Line Closes
TBD
2nd Half Marathon Begins
11:05 a.m.
1st Half Marathon Course Closes
2:05 p.m.
Marathon/2nd Half Marathon/Marathon Relay Course Closes
NUMBER PICKUP & REGISTRATION
Race numbers for the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathons and 5K must be picked up at the Publix Atlanta Marathon Expo prior to your event day, unless Will Call is purchased.
- Dates: Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24
- Times: TBD
- Location: TBD
No race day registration is available, but individuals can register at the Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Expo.
Number pick up is only available on event day for those who purchased Will Call.
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.
1st Half / 2nd Half
In 2024 we are offering a choice to run the "1st Half" of the marathon course (the traditional, historical half marathon course) or the "2nd Half" of the marathon course which takes participants past the iconic Mercedes Benz Stadium; through the Atlanta University Center consisting of four historically black colleges and universities; and south into Cheney Stadium for a run around Atlanta's Olympic practice surface and under the Olympic rings before heading back to the finish line.
The 2nd Half will begin one hour to one hour and thirty minutes AFTER the 1st Half. Specific starting time TBD.
Awards for overall male, female and non-binary awards will be given for both the 1st Half and 2nd Half events however age group awards will only be given to 1st Half participants. The 1st Half continues to feature our elite athletes and be our competitive course.
MARATHON RELAY DETAILS
Everything is better with a buddy! If you're not quite ready for the full marathon, grab your run/walk partner and participate in the marathon relay. The relay is a 2 person team event consisting of two 13.1 mile legs. Each team member receives a finisher's medal and shirt at the finish line. All the fun, half the distance!
The team captain will register and pay for the team. Upon completion of registration the captain will be sent to a confirmation page with instructions for managing the team. Captains will have a custom team link to invite their run partner, establish your team name and more.
Awards will be given to overall men's team, overall women's team, overall non-binary team and overall co-ed team.
Course Details
Course Map - Marathon/Marathon Relay/Half Marathons*
Course Map - 5K/3K/Dash
Turn-by-Turn and Road Closures - Full & Half Marathon
*The 2nd Half Marathon will take place on the full marathon course from miles 13.1 - 26.2. Map update coming soon
Courses subject to change
COURSE TIME LIMIT
- Marathon/Marathon Relay: 6 hours and 30 minutes (15 minute per mile)
- Half Marathons: 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute per mile)
- 5K: 1 hour and 15 minutes (25 minute per mile)
- Mile: 25 minutes
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.
PNC Ultimate Peach 2024
Ultimate Peach Qualifiers are those that have completed, in-person, the 2023 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, the 2023 PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and the 2023 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon. To receive your benefits at the 2024 Publix Atlanta Marathon you must register and complete the in-person full marathon. Virtual finishes are not accepted for Ultimate Peach. Ultimate Peach registrants will receive a unique bib and medal and hospitality benefits on race day.