Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 7:15 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Mableton, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $95
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Annual Silver Comet Marathon | Marathon | Oct 31, 20267:15 AM | $130 | 375 |
| 26th Annual Silver Comet Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20267:45 AM | $95 | 375 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 15th Annual Silver Comet Marathon: $130 until Oct 27.
- 26th Annual Silver Comet Half Marathon: $95 until Oct 27.
Online registration closes Oct 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $130, entry is about 37 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 7:55 AM, and the 15th Annual Silver Comet Marathon starts at 7:15 AM. The start sits about 960 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA 30126
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 October 31 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 78°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
- Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA 30126Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 960 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $95 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $130, entry is about 37 percent above a typical marathon in Georgia, which costs $95 right now.
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon, Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA 30126.
From the organizers
The Silver Comet Half Marathon & Full Marathon are out and back USATF Certified races held entirely on the beautiful Silver Comet Trail just outside Atlanta in Mableton Georgia the last Saturday of each October. The marathon is a Boston Qualifier event.
Our grass root events are perfect for first timers or competitive runners seeking PRs. The Silver Comet Trail is beautiful and provides a flat and fast course.
Please find more information at SilverCometRaces.com