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HALF MARATHON. 10K. 5K.
Tear Drop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Chatsworth, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $80 on Dec 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 25, 20277:30 AM | $70$80 after Dec 31, 2026 | 300 |
| 10K | 10K | Apr 25, 20278:05 AM | $45$50 after Dec 31, 2026 | 190 |
| 5K | 5K | Apr 25, 20278:15 AM | $35$40 after Dec 31, 2026 | 170 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $80 on Dec 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $70 until Dec 30, then $80 until Mar 28, then $90 until Apr 22, then $100 until Apr 25.
- 10K: $45 until Dec 30, then $50 until Mar 28, then $55 until Apr 22, then $65 until Apr 25.
- 5K: $35 until Dec 30, then $40 until Mar 28, then $45 until Apr 22, then $55 until Apr 25.
Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 17 percent above a typical half marathon in Georgia, which costs $60 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Georgia runs 2:12:29, about 10:06 a mile, based on 56 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:21 and men in 2:02:34.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
400 N 2nd Ave, Chatsworth, GA 30705
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)Half Marathon
238
finishers
2:00:29
median (9:11 /mi)
1:15:15
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
10K
141
finishers
58:49
median (9:29 /mi)
38:12
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
5K
135
finishers
29:23
median (9:29 /mi)
17:01
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (IWeLife) for Tear Drop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tear Drop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:39:03 or better, the top quarter in 1:48:36, and half the field in 2:00:29; the last tenth came in after 2:31:40.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 45:50 or better, the top quarter in 52:09, and half the field in 58:49; the last tenth came in after 1:18:17.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 19:39 or better, the top quarter in 22:27, and half the field in 29:23; the last tenth came in after 44:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:37:10 |
| 20-29 | 1:50:05 | 1:29:54 |
| 30-39 | 1:47:40 | 1:29:20 |
| 40-49 | 1:51:10 | 1:42:17 |
| 50-59 | 1:47:49 | 1:38:42 |
| 60-69 | 2:11:05 | 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 41 percent since 2024.
365
2024
493
2025
514
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Tear Drop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Half Marathon year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 156 to 238 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:01:56 to 2:00:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 238 (+1%) | 2:00:29 | under 1:39:03 | 1:15:15 |
| 2025 | 235 (+51%) | 2:04:50 | under 1:40:35 | 1:17:04 |
| 2024 | 156 | 2:01:56 | under 1:38:39 | 1:22:13 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Georgia half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:48:36, against 1:54:35 in a typical Georgia half marathon, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Georgia 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 52:09, against 54:39 in a typical Georgia 10K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- 5K: Faster than most Georgia 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 22:27, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 24 percent faster.
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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Tear Drop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 400 N 2nd Ave, Chatsworth, GA 30705Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 770 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt Short Sleeve; T-Shirt short Sleeve
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 25, 2027), 2026 (Apr 26, 2026), 2025 (Apr 27, 2025), 2024 (Apr 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Tear Drop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Sunday, April 25, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Dec 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $70, entry is about 17 percent above a typical half marathon in Georgia, which costs $60 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.
- 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?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 238 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:00:29 and the winner ran 1:15:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:48:36, against 1:54:35 in a typical Georgia half marathon, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 400 N 2nd Ave, Chatsworth, GA 30705.
From the organizers
Lace up your sneakers, lean forward and get ready for the 13th Annual Tear Drop Half Marathon! If you’re looking for a fast and scenic half marathon then join us on Sunday, April 25, 2027!
In 2026 we had a record crowd at over 600 participants! The 5K sold out and was close to selling out the other distances as well. Remember to sign up early and invite your running friends to join you on the Race Down the Mountain!