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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Mar 6, 20277:00 AM | Free$30 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 6, 20277:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | 900 |
| Marathon | Marathon | Mar 6, 20277:00 AM | $70$75 after Oct 6, 2026 | 900 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 2, 2026.
Online registration closes Mar 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $70, entry is about 26 percent below a typical marathon in Georgia, which costs $95 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 5k starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
112 N Front Street, Albany, GA 31701
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Race Day Events) for Combos(R) Marathon and Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:47:21 or better, the top quarter in 2:01:57, and half the field in 2:24:40; the last tenth came in after 3:40:29.
At the 2026 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:08:48 or better, the top quarter in 3:33:23, and half the field in 4:14:17; the last tenth came in after 5:52:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:17:39 | 1:47:32 |
| 20-29 | 1:41:19 | 1:25:33 |
| 30-39 | 1:45:17 | 1:26:12 |
| 40-49 | 1:44:01 | 1:28:19 |
| 50-59 | 1:49:19 | 1:47:12 |
| 60-69 | 1:51:49 | 1:55:50 |
| 70+ | 2:53:28 | 2:23:28 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 24 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 558 to 485 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:16:18 to 2:24:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 485 (+7%) | 2:24:40 | under 1:47:21 | 1:16:13 |
| 2025 | 452 (+31%) | 2:18:19 | under 1:44:12 | 1:14:00 |
| 2024 | 344 (-15%) | 2:17:49 | under 1:44:54 | 1:13:47 |
| 2023 | 404 (-28%) | 2:23:06 | under 1:49:06 | 1:25:02 |
| 2022 | 558 | 2:16:18 | under 1:40:20 | 1:12:14 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Georgia half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:01:57, against 1:54:35 in a typical Georgia half marathon, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 82°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.
What the organizers of Combos(R) Marathon and Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Awards
The Combos® Marathon awards $12,000 in prize money to marathon finishers, including $3,000 first male and female, $2,000 second male and female, $1,000 third male and female. All age category and masters will receive awards for the top…
The cause
A Free admission ticket will be given to each marathon participant for the Music Festival. It is an all day event that kicks off downtown at noon and features bands, kids' activities, vendors and crafters until midnight.
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We pride ourselves on giving our runners an extraordinary experience with a weekend full of fun events. The marathon and half marathon are open to hand cyclists, runners, and walkers. In Albany, Georgia you will enjoy a flat, spectator-friendly course. All runners for both races have 7 hours to complete their race. At the 7-hour point, you will be asked by the race director or official to exit the race course.