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2026 Cat Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

Mcdonough · 40 km away

Atlanta · 80 km

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Recurring Marathon races near Atlanta

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2025 Monster Mash 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 - Now Only $12!

Monster Mash is a running series held in McDonough, Georgia, offering race distances from 1 mile to a full marathon. The event takes place in October and provides five distance options: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. The listing also includes a "Participate from Home" option, allowing participation without being in McDonough. TrainerDay is associated with the event, and the variety of distances accommodates beginners, 5K and 10K runners, half-marathoners, and marathoners under the Monster Mash name.

2026 Unhinged and Feral 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

Taco Sloth 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $18!

The Taco Sloth 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 is a virtual race series centered on tacos, sloths, and a relaxed approach to race day. Participants select a distance—1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon—and complete it at their chosen location and time within the event year. The theme combines National Taco Day and Sloth Day under the "Tacos & Chill" banner. No specific course is required; runners and walkers may use a neighborhood route, treadmill, park path, or any measured route matching the chosen distance. Registration provides a bib, a medal, and a charity donation, with bibs and medals dispatched soon after registration. The medal is a distinctive feature, handcrafted by the organizers from engraved leather with a wooden backing. A portion of each registration fee supports charity, and the organizers report donating over $1 million across the past 13 years. Participants are advised to email for specific charity details, as a comprehensive list of beneficiaries is not publicly available.

Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon

The Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon takes place entirely on the Silver Comet Trail in Mableton, Georgia, located just outside Atlanta, on the final Saturday of October. The primary races are USATF-certified out-and-back courses, and a 10K is also included in the race series. The marathon is eligible as a Boston Qualifier, and the level, paved trail offers both new runners and those seeking personal bests a straightforward, quick path free from city traffic. The course crosses extended sections of paved path through forested areas in Atlanta’s northwestern suburbs. It utilizes the Silver Comet Trail in Cobb County, which is part of a former rail corridor beginning just inside the perimeter highway and extending west toward Alabama. Typically, over 1,500 runners participate, and the trail also attracts cyclists, families, and casual users on days other than the race. Silver Comet Races organizes the events; the organization was established by Dana Greene, and funds raised from the race benefit community initiatives and school running clubs.

Give Thanks 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $18!

Give Thanks 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 is a November running event in McDonough, Georgia, featuring a Thanksgiving theme and a wide selection of distances. Participants can select a 1-mile race, 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon. This variety accommodates walkers, casual runners, and those seeking a long-distance challenge. The event provides a "Participate from Home" option, allowing participants to join without being physically present in McDonough. The entry fee is set at $18, and the event's name clearly lists the available distances, rather than focusing on a single main race.

Amicalola Falls Marathon

The Amicalola Falls Marathon takes runners directly into Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia, with the 729-foot waterfall serving as the race’s focal point. This December trail event offers both marathon and half marathon distances. The full marathon consists of two 13.1-mile loops. The course is primarily singletrack, with some gravel or paved sections, and the full marathon includes approximately 3,200 feet of elevation gain. The course winds through forest paths, along creeks, and past overlooks surrounding Amicalola Falls, Georgia’s tallest cascading waterfall. Each marathon loop features the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail, which full-marathon participants ascend twice near the falls. The route is marked with flags and signs, aid stations offer provisions and medical assistance, and the race has a 7-hour time limit. Participants receive a medal and athletic shirt, with special awards for top finishers in overall, masters, and age categories; no prize money is awarded.

Huff N' Puff Trail Races

Huff N' Puff Trail Races are winter trail races held at Dauset Trails in Jackson, Georgia. The races begin at the trail system located at 360 Mount Vernon Church Road. Participants can select from a marathon, half marathon, or 5K, allowing a range from a brief trail run to a full marathon on dirt paths. The event takes place in January, providing a cool-season atmosphere distinct from a hot Georgia summer. The course primarily consists of single-track trails featuring rolling hills, roots, rocks, and several technical sections demanding careful footing. The marathon and half marathon share the same loop, with marathon participants completing it twice. Runners will traverse alongside creeks and may observe local wildlife. The longer races are cupless; marathon and half marathon runners must carry a handheld bottle or hydration pack. Aid stations are positioned to support half marathoners twice and marathoners multiple times throughout the two-loop course.

Don't Die in the Chair Last Man Standing

Don't Die in the Chair Last Man Standing is a four-mile loop race in Rome, Georgia. It adapts the backyard ultra concept with a more demanding condition: each loop must be completed one minute faster than the previous one. This escalating pace continues until only one runner remains capable of continuing. The start and finish are located at 0 Gore Springs Rd SE. A single aid station provides water and snacks during each loop. On-site facilities include porta-potties, and camping is permitted in tents or RVs without hookups, both before and during the event. Three of Seven Project organizes the race and offers limited event merchandise for sale, accepting cash or Venmo.

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About Marathon races in Atlanta

Atlanta Training Notes

Atlanta hosts 9 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run the Atlanta Beltline when they want steady miles without too many street crossings. The Beltline, Eastside Trail connects Piedmont Park to Historic Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park in a 4-mile loop. Piedmont Park gives runners loops around The Meadow and Lake Clara Meer, plus a 7-mile route by Peachtree and 10th Streets. The lazy hooch trails and Cochran Shoals Fitness Trail keep Z2 soft and close. Atlanta Track Club and Atlanta Beltline Partnership guide Thursday runs at 6:30 p.m. Atlanta Track Club makes the Triple Peach Race Series the anchor, with Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta 10 Miler, and Atlanta Half Marathons in the mix.

Locals ride the Beltline for easy spins, the Silver Comet Trail for base miles, and Stone Mountain from Midtown when they want a real day out. The loop is 6 km with 677 m of elevation. The north and west routes pack 1,102 m of climbing into 2 km when legs need work. Independent Gravel, MTB Atlanta, Atlanta Peloton, Sadlebred, and Flashride keep the group-ride calendar moving. Dirty Sheets, Talking Rock Gravel, Sope Creek Trail, and Blankets Creek Trail cover gravel, singletrack, cyclocross legs, and tight grips on descents. Beautiful Backroads Century and MTB Atlanta's Dirty Sheets Gravel Grinder feel like the anchor events.

Late spring and early fall give Atlanta the cleanest training rhythm because those months run somewhat drier. Summer brings hot, humid work, so locals shift intervals early and keep Z2 honest under the tree cover. July brings high temperatures on an average of 47 days per year, and summer dewpoints climb from June into July. Winter stays mild overall, but Atlanta can flip fast. Gulf air can make a ride feel spring-like, and Arctic air can push lows into the teens °F. Freezing lows land on 36 nights annually, so runners and cyclists keep layers ready and routes flexible.