2025 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash

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Event Update:

  • Limited spots remain in the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon & 5K.
  • As of November 17, the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Mile & Dash have officially SOLD OUT.

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Kick off your Thanksgiving with the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash. It's an Atlanta tradition! You'll want to bring your medal and your bragging rights to Thanksgiving dinner.

Help Us Provide Meals to 2,500 Families this Thanksgiving!

This Thanksgiving, Atlanta Track Club is partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank with a goal to provide meals to 2,500 families. Bring your food donations to Number Pickup and support local families in need this holiday season. Every item makes a difference. See a list of most needed items below!

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Date & Time

  • Thursday November 27, 2025
  • 7:45 a.m.

Location

  • Center Parc Stadium
    755 Hank Aaron Dr, Atlanta GA 30315

Distance(s)

  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - ages 14 & older
  • 5K - ages 8 & older
  • Mile - ages 6 & older
  • Dash - Ages 6 & under

Event Swag

  • Half & 5K - Long Sleeved adidas Performance Tee & Medal
  • Mile & Dash - Race Medal & Beanie

Event Schedule

6:30 a.m.

Will Call Number Pick Up Opens

7:45 a.m.

Half Marathon - Start

8:15 a.m.

5K - Start

8:20 a.m.

Mile - Start Time

9:00 a.m.

Dash - 3 & Under Age Group Start

9:15 a.m.

Dash - 4, 5 & 6 Year Old Start

9:30 a.m.

Awards Ceremony

11:30 a.m.

Finish Line Closes

Number Pickup

Location:
  • Atlanta Track Club Office - 201 Armour Drive, Atlanta GA 30324

Dates:
  • Saturday, November 22 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 23 - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 26 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All half marathon and 5K participants must pick up their number during number pick up hours prior to the event. To pick up on race day, Will Call must be pre-purchased. Participants are welcome to send a friend or family member to pick up their number but they must present your check-in pass.

Mile & Dash participants have the option to pick up their number at one of the above times, or on race day. Race Day Number Pickup is offered for mile and dash runners ONLY.

Race day registration is not offered for this event. Onsite registration is available during Number Pickup dates/times held prior to event day.

Atlanta Track Club intends to hold the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash at Center Parc Stadium as scheduled on November 27, 2025. If the format of the event moves to virtual ONLY or is cancelled all together, you will be given the option to receive a full refund (less processing fees from registration vendor). If, due to COVID-19, 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.

Will Call

Purchasing Will Call allows for race day pickup for the Half Marathon & 5K.

• Cost: $20 per race number

• Allows for pickup from 6:15 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. on race day

• Must pre-purchase by Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

• Will take place in the Will Call tent located in the parking lot across from Center Parc Stadium, adjacent to the Start/Finish line. Please note Mile & Dash race day number pickup is FREE.

To Purchase Will Call use the following steps:

  1. Click here to enter your booking confirmation id or start from your confirmation email.
  2. Click Manage.
  3. Under Making Changes click Purchase or view add ons
  4. Add Will Call to your basket and check out.


Course Information


2025 Half Marathon Course Map

2025 5K Course Map

2025 Mile & Dash Course Map

Course time limits:

  • Half Marathon: 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute per mile pace)
  • 5K: 1 hours and 15 minutes (25 minute per mile pace)
  • Mile: 25 minutes

Road closures will begin at 7:30 a.m. along the route and will reopen as the race passes.

Hydration & Fuel Stations:

  • Half Marathon:
    Aid Stations - Miles 2, 4, 6.4, 8.5, 10.5
    Honey Stinger gels at Mile 4 & Mile 8.5
    Water & Powerade offered at all aid stations
  • 5K
    Hydration - 1.75 miles

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.

Help Us Provide 2,500 Meals This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Atlanta Track Club is partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Bring your food donations to Number Pickup and support local families in need this holiday season. Every item makes a difference. Most Needed Items:

  • After-school snacks (granola bars, fruit cups, applesauce, beef jerky, cheese or peanut butter crackers)
  • Baking staples (spices, flour, sugar, salt and pepper)
  • Beans (canned or dry) and other canned items such as: fruit, meat and vegetables
  • Cereal, rice and instant meals (shelf-stable options)
  • Pasta and pasta sauce, soups and broths

Please do not bring glass containers, baby food, condiments, or pet food.

Make it count: Take a photo at Number Pickup with your donation, tag @atlantatrackclub and @acfb, and use #MilesForMealsATL for your chance to be featured on Atlanta Track Club social media channels. Let's make an impact, together!

Dogs & Strollers

Rules & Regulations

Atlanta Track Club wants every member of the family to feel welcome at the 2025 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day 5K including those family members in strollers/baby joggers as well as your four-legged friends on leashes. Participants pushing strollers/baby joggers and those with dogs will start their race in a dedicated wave for dogs and strollers. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we ask all participants pushing a young one in a stroller/baby jogger or holding a leash adhere to rules and regulations. A complete list of these rules and regulations can be found here.

Please note dogs and strollers are only allowed in the Thanksgiving Day 5K.

Be a VIP on Race Day - Lace Up in adidas Shoes

Complete the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon & 5K wearing adidas footwear and enjoy the adidas VIP Finish Line Experience! Score a special adidas item and be automatically entered to win one of three $300 gift cards to adidas.com. Wear adidas shoes and finish in style!

Triple Peach Race Series

The Triple Preach Race Series consists of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race, the PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon.

Participant Benefits

  • Special recognition that you are doing the series on your PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon race bib
  • Triple Peach finisher's medal - awarded at the conclusion of the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon\

Become a Member

Atlanta Track Club's get access to exclusive races and events, discounts on all Club events and programs and benefits from our partners. They also get guaranteed entry, the lowest price and preferred wave placement in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Join today!

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