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Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
7:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $55
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
The Race Half MarathonHalf MarathonOct 3, 20267:00 AM$110750
The Race 5K5KOct 3, 20267:15 AM$551,900
The Race 5K VIRTUALVirtual5KOct 3, 20267:00 AM$36–
The Race Half Marathon VIRTUALVirtualHalf MarathonOct 3, 20267:00 AM$76–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • The Race Half Marathon: $110 until Oct 2.
  • The Race 5K: $55 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $110, entry is about 83 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 7:32 AM, and the The Race Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,020 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

2323 Sylvan Road, East Point, GA 30344

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

The Race 5K

1,353
finishers
41:16
median (13:19 /mi)
17:56
winning time
76% / 24%
women / men
median 41:1621:121:12:07
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

The Race Half Marathon

589
finishers
2:22:08
median (10:51 /mi)
1:15:09
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (runningnerds Scores) for The Race 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at The Race 2026?

At the 2025 The Race 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:37 or better, the top quarter in 34:29, and half the field in 41:16; the last tenth came in after 56:57.

At the 2025 The Race Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:10 or better, the top quarter in 2:00:06, and half the field in 2:22:08; the last tenth came in after 3:14:28.

Third place by age group, 2025 The Race 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2028:0422:32
20-2926:0723:37
30-3923:2120:43
40-4923:2121:00
50-5926:5419:12
60-6929:1727:13
70+38:1335:25

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 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 293 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

The Race 2026 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 494 to 1,353 finishers, and the median time rose from 39:36 to 41:16.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
20251,353 (+42%)41:16under 28:3717:56
2024955 (+20%)41:53under 29:2117:28
2023796 (+61%)40:04under 27:5417:37
202249439:36under 27:5219:05

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 2025 5K field finished under 34:29, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 17 percent slower.

  • Half Marathon: Slower than most Georgia half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:00:06, against 1:54:35 in a typical Georgia half marathon, so times here run 5 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.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 82°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of The Race 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.

Parking and travel

Airport, Expo, & Race Day Shuttle Options

THE RACE TRANSPORTATION HOST. The Race is proud to announce returning partnership with Platinum Luxury Transportation to provide shuttle services for our RACErs coming from all over the world for The Race 2025 Weekend. Platinum Luxury, LLC…

Rules and FAQ

Event Weather Policy

The Race Half Marathon & 5K – Weather Policy. The Race Half Marathon and 5K is a rain-or-shine event. However, the safety of our participants, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority. In the event of severe weather, including…

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Race details

Where
2323 Sylvan Road, East Point, GA 30344Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 1,020 feet
Included with entry
The Race 2026 Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Half Marathon
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is The Race 2026?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $55 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
At $110, entry is about 83 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, Half Marathon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 1,353 runners finished the The Race 5K; the median finish was 41:16 and the winner ran 17:56.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:29, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 17 percent slower.
Where does it start?
2323 Sylvan Road, East Point, GA 30344.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

THE RACE 2026 PARTICIPANT GUIDE IS READY!

#THERACE2026 #ROOTED

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The Race 2026: ROOTED

The Race 2026 is coming, and this year we are celebrating what keeps us grounded and growing strong. Year 9 centers on being ROOTED in community, culture, and purpose. Since 2018, The Race has built a powerful foundation of wellness, unity, economic impact, and cultural pride, and we are excited to honor those roots as we continue to evolve.

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