DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Atlanta 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 4, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Greater Atlanta, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Dec 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Apr 4, 20278:00 AM | $31$35 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Apr 4, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Apr 4, 20278:00 AM | $31$35 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 4, 20278:00 AM | $58$64 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Apr 4, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 4, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Apr 4, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Apr 4, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $35 on Dec 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $31 until Dec 29, then $35 until Feb 8, then $39 until Mar 15, then $43 until Apr 2, then $47 until Apr 4.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Apr 4.
- Half Marathon: $58 until Oct 6, then $64 until Dec 7, then $70 until Feb 8, then $76 until Mar 15, then $82 until Apr 1, then $88 until Apr 4.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Apr 4.
Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $58, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Georgia ($60).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Greater Atlanta runs 2:21:23, about 10:47 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:29:53 and men in 2:11:26.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,090 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, Greater Atlanta, GA 30019
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results (USA Race Timing & Event Management) for DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Atlanta. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Atlanta?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:44 or better, the top quarter in 30:37, and half the field in 36:38; the last tenth came in after 50:43.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 46:13 or better, the top quarter in 54:39, and half the field in 1:09:52; the last tenth came in after 1:35:23.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:04 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:57, and half the field in 2:17:23; the last tenth came in after 2:54:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:21 | 21:11 |
| 20-29 | 32:03 | 24:44 |
| 30-39 | 28:47 | 27:57 |
| 40-49 | 28:23 | 24:12 |
| 50-59 | 33:17 | 28:37 |
| 60-69 | 44:00 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 106 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Atlanta 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 130 to 213 finishers, and the median time dropped from 43:05 to 36:38.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 213 (+41%) | 36:38 | under 24:44 | 18:43 |
| 2025 | 151 (+16%) | 53:04 | under 37:33 | 21:23 |
| 2024 | 130 | 43:05 | under 29:59 | 20:18 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:37, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for Georgia 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 54:39, against 54:39 in a typical Georgia 10K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: About average for Georgia half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:53:57, against 1:54:35 in a typical Georgia half marathon, so times here are about average.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 4 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- TBD, Greater Atlanta, GA 30019Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,090 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 4, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025), 2024 (May 26, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Atlanta?
- Sunday, April 4, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Dec 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $58, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Georgia ($60).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 213 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:38 and the winner ran 18:43.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:37, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Greater Atlanta, GA 30019.
From the organizers
Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!
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The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious donut waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
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