2026 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash

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Start your Thanksgiving Day with one of Atlanta's favorite traditions. The Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash brings thousands of runners, walkers and families together for a morning of fitness, fun and community before the holiday festivities begin. Starting and finishing outside Center Parc Stadium, the course winds through some of Atlanta's most scenic neighborhoods, including Summerhill, Grant Park and more. As the largest Thanksgiving Day half marathon in the country, this popular event sells out, so register early to secure your spot.

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

Cost

Half Marathon

  • $90 through 1/6/26
  • $100 through 2/20/26
  • $110 through 3/16/26
  • $115 through 5/15/26
  • $125 through 8/28/26
  • $135 through 11/20/26
  • $140 at Race Number Pickup

5K

  • $40 through 2/20/26
  • $45 through 3/16/26
  • $50 through 11/20/26
  • $55 at Race Number Pickup

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

Train with the people who know the race best

Whether you want to run a personal best, finish the Triple Peach Race Series strong, or you're celebrating an annual tradition with family and friends, Atlanta Track Club's In-Training for Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon program will help you prepare. The 12-week program combines structured long workouts with additional midweek workouts to help you reach your goals either with the support of a community or without having to leave your neighborhood. Run your best half marathon yet with In-Training Powered By adidas!

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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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Atlanta Track Club members receive 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 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race. Join today!

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