Schedule and packet pickup
Weekend layout
Saturday, March 6, 2027 holds the 5K and the youth events; Sunday, March 7 holds the marathon and half marathon. The club says fuller details on the new course are still to come.
Atlanta Marathon Weekend 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, March 6 to 7, 2027
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $45
Go to the race website
Prices rise in steps. After September 25, 2026 the marathon is $190, the half $130 and the 5K $45 through December 30, with higher prices after that and at the expo. Entry stays open until each race sells out, and the club does not promise spots at the expo.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Mar 6, 2027 | ||||
| 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 2027 | $45 | – |
| Youth races (5K, 3K and 50 meter dash, ages 14 and under) | Kids | Mar 6, 2027 | See registration | – |
| Sunday, Mar 7, 2027 | ||||
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 7, 2027 | $130 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Mar 7, 2027 | $190 | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
How the price compares
At $190, entry is about 100 percent above a typical marathon in Georgia, which costs $95 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Georgia runs 4:18:43, about 9:52 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:27:29 and men in 4:12:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Atlanta, GA
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 7 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 30% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race guide
What runners should know about Atlanta Marathon Weekend, in brief, from the official race website.
Rules and FAQ
Price steps
Marathon: $190 through December 30, $210 through March 4, $220 at the expo. Half: $130, then $140, then $145 at the expo. 5K: $45, then $50, then $55 at the expo. Atlanta Track Club members get discounts on club events.
More from the race
Youth events
Kids 14 and under can run a 5K, a 3K or a 50 meter dash, and may enter more than one distance. A Track and Field Zone is also offered on the youth day.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (atlantatrackclub.org/2027-atlanta-marathon-weekend), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Atlanta, GAMap
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Kids
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Quick answers
- When is Atlanta Marathon Weekend?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, March 6 to 7, 2027: 5K, Kids on Saturday; Half Marathon, Marathon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $190, entry is about 100 percent above a typical marathon in Georgia, which costs $95 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Atlanta, GA.
About the race
Atlanta Track Club's spring race weekend in downtown Atlanta, moving to a new date and a new course for 2027. The 5K and youth races run on Saturday and the marathon and half marathon on Sunday. The marathon counts toward the Abbott World Marathon Majors age group world rankings.