WELCOME

Welcome to the Media Center of Atlanta Track Club. For all questions or general inquiries related to media, please email media@atlantatrackclub.org.

All most up to date Atlanta Track Club press releases can be found below.

Press Releases & News

UPCOMING EVENTS

USATF HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Building on the record-breaking performances of the 2025 edition, the Publix Atlanta Half Marathon will also serve as the host for the 2026 USATF Half Marathon Championships on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The top three finishers will represent Team USA in Copenhagen at the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships - Half Marathon.

The USATF Half Marathon Championships will be broadcast live on Atlanta Track Club's YouTube channel.

MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATION

USATF Half Marathon Championships
Media Inquiries: To apply for media credentials and access, please fill out the below media application. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 23 at 5 p.m.

Media Credential Application

If you have any questions, please email media@atlantatrackclub.org.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE & MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES

Any additional media opportunities will be announced closer to race weekend.

Elite Athlete Press Event - Friday, February 27 at 2 p.m.

Georgia World Congress Center Hall C4, Main Stage
Olympian and Broadcaster Carrie Tollefson to moderate
Elite athletes present:

  • Hillary Bor, Charles Hicks and Paul Chelimo
  • Jess McClain, Erika Kemp, Molly Born, Emma Grace Hurley

Saturday, February 28

Location: The Home Depot Backyard

Map: View to see the layout of the event

Event Schedule:

  • 7:45 AM - 5K Start
  • 8:40 AM - 5K Awards at Main Stage
  • 9:30 AM - 3K Start
  • 10:00 AM - 3K Awards at Main Stage
  • 10:15 AM - Dash Start
  • 10:30 AM - 3K Awards at Main Stage

Onsite Contacts: Natalie Cabanas, Denali Lerch

Sunday, March 1

The USATF Half Marathon Championships will be broadcast live with commentary from Olympian and broadcaster Carrie Tollefson and track and field announcer Tim Hutchings on the Atlanta Track Club YouTube channel.

Location: The Home Depot Backyard

Map: View to see the layout of the event

Event Schedule:

  • Men's Start: 7:15 AM
  • Women's Start: 7:18 AM
  • Approximate Finish (First Male): 8:15 AM
  • Approximate Finish (First Female): 8:26 AM
  • Awards will happen in the finish chute immediately following the elite finish

Onsite Contacts: Natalie Cabanas, Denali Lerch

PARKING

Information to come.

Friday: Yellow Lot, pass required and will be emailed

CREDENTIAL PICKUP

Location: Just outside of the Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Expo, Georgia World Congress Center Hall C4

Directions:

  • Park in Yellow Lot
  • Walk inside of the building.
  • There will be a table outside the entrance of Hall C4 labeled Credential Pickup.

Pickup Times:

  • Friday, February 27: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 28 1: 7:30 - 6:00 p.m.
  • If you attend the press event on Friday, credentials will be available ahead of time.
  • You must pickup your credential ahead of Sunday, March 1.

Please note:
Your credential is a green vest. Vest must be worn both Saturday and Sunday.
If you cannot pick up your credential during these times because of travel, please email media@atlantatrackclub.org as soon as possible.
Onsite Contacts for Credential Pickup: Denali Lerch, Katherine Tench