2026 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash
Kick Off Your Thanksgiving with an Atlanta Tradition! Start your holiday at the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash. The event that sells out year after year! Bring home your medal and bragging rights to Thanksgiving dinner.
2026 registration is now open! The 2025 event SOLD OUT—claim your spot by registering early.
Date & Time
- Thursday November 26, 2026
- 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
Registration Opens
- Thursday, November 27, 2025
Event Schedule
6:30 a.m.
Will Call Number Pick Up Opens
7:45 a.m.
Half Marathon - Start
8:00 a.m.
Half Marathon - Start Line Closes
8:15 a.m.
5K - Start
8:20 a.m.
5K - Start Line Closes
8:25 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
Course Information
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
Hydration & Fuel Stations:
- Half Marathon:
Aid Stations - Miles 2, 4, 6.3, 8.5, 10.5 miles
Honey Stinger gels will be provided at mile 4 & mile 8 - 5K
Hydration - 1.75 miles
Course - Turn by Turn & Road Closures
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.
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