2022 Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend

Centennial Olympic Park - 265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26

Georgia Aquarium, Oceans Ballroom - 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Times: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

*The Oceans Ballroom is attached to the Georgia Aquarium and the entrance is located on Level 1 of their parking garage.

A ticket to the Aquarium is not required for entry to the Expo. Discounted parking and admission to the Aquarium can be purchased here.

Must pre-purchased for $20.00

To Purchase Will Call:

• Log in to your participant account here.

• Click "BUY PRODUCTS" tab. Make sure that the 2022 Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend event is selected.

• Click QUICK ADD for PAM WILL CALL, select quantity and purchase

The deadline to purchase Will Call is 11:59 pm. the evening before your event.

Will Call Number Pickup will open on Saturday, February 26 at 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Youth number pickup will remain open until 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, February 27th it will take place from 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. The location of the Will Call tent can be found on the Start Map.

Your number will not be available at Will Call on race morning unless you have purchased this option. If you do not purchase Will Call, your number will only be available at race number pickup on Friday and Saturday.

To help us properly seed you in the correct start wave, please update your registration with your expected pace per mile. You may do so by logging in to your participant account.

• Click on the "YOUR REGISTRATIONS" tab

• Click to View/Edit Registration

• Use the drop down menu to answer: WHAT IS YOUR EXPECTED RACE DAY PACE?

• Click "Save"

Those selecting the Virtual Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K will be asked to complete their race between Friday, February 25 and Sunday, February 27, 2022. Results must be submitted by Monday, February 28, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in order to be included in results.

Virtual participants will receive a race bib, medal and T-shirt. The last day to switch and sign up to receive your kit before race day is Tuesday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m. There will be no switching to the in-person event, or vice versa, after this date. February 15 is also the deadline for virtual participants to switch distances within the virtual event. Anyone who registers prior to Tuesday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m. will have their kits sent prior to event day. Participants who register after this date (2/15) will have items shipped after event day.

Switching races: Registrants may only switch from virtual to in-person, or may switch distances within the virtual event, prior to February 15. Follow the steps below or click here for detailed instructions on switching on mobile or click here for instructions for switching on your desktop:

• Sign into your account here
• Click on the "Your Registrations" tab
• In the bottom right corner click "Registration Options" and switch categories.

Participants in the in-person marathon and half marathon may switch to the longer or shorter distance by logging in to your participant account before Thursday, February 24 at 11:59 p.m. After this time you may visit the Solutions counter at Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Expo. There will be no refunds given and those moving up into the marathon will be required to pay the difference in pricing. Virtual participants may switch to in-person, or vice versa, through Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. This is also the deadline for virtual participants to switch distances within the virtual event. Those in-person participants switching events on race morning will be disqualified and removed from the results. Click here for detailed instructions on switching on mobile or click here for instructions for switching on your desktop.

Atlanta Track Club events are held rain or shine. However, the threat of lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation. For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds and cancellations, click here.

We encourage all participants to take MARTA on race morning to avoid traffic delays due to race related street closures. Rail service start times for Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend are as follows:

• Saturday, February 26, 2022 service will begin at 6:00 a.m.
• Sunday, February 27, 2022 service will be begin at 6:00 a.m.
  

The frequency will be as follows: both days and both lines (N/S & E/W) will be on a 20 minute headway.

Click here for more information on taking MARTA to the event and be sure to look for the FREE parking at any of the 23 MARTA rail stations

If MARTA is not an option, there is ample parking in and around the Centennial Olympic Park area.

Gear check will be available on Saturday starting at 6:30 a.m. and Sunday at 5:30 a.m. If you plan to check gear, please tear the gear check tag from the top of your race number and attach it to the bag provided to you at race number pickup. Items placed in bags other than the clear ones received at number pickup will not be accepted for gear check. Atlanta Track Club is not responsible for lost or missing bags. All checked gear must be picked up from the gear check tent by 2:00 p.m. on race day. Any remaining bags will be taken to Atlanta Track Club's office and made available for pick-up during regular office hours beginning on Monday, February 28. Items from unclaimed bags will be donated to local shelters after Friday, March 4.

Gear Check Location

The Publix Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon Pace Team is here to help you achieve your goals at the event. Pace Team leads will run even splits at the pace indicated next to the finish times. Run/walk intervals will be offered for some of the pace groups (specific interval details will be forthcoming).

Pace Team leads will be available for the following finish times:

Participants can sign up for a Pace Team at the Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Expo.

All participants will receive texts with their split and finish times on race day! Participants may enter up to three additional phone numbers to receive texts with their split and finish times on race day by signing up for athlete tracking. Splits will be provided at the 5K, 10K, and 15K for half marathoners and half marathon and 20M for full marathoners.

REGISTER FOR ATHLETE TRACKING

Participant lists are periodically uploaded to allow athlete tracking. If you registered recently and do not see yourself eligible for athlete tracking yet, please try again in a few days as we will upload entries weekly.

The Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K happily continues to celebrate those special runners who have kept their streak going throughout a new name and a new course! Benefits include:

• Feature on event webpage
• Special packet pickup line at number pickup at Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Expo
• Unique race bib
• Commemorative adidas visor

2022 Eligible Streakers

Streakers are defined as participants who have completed any distance of the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K from 2007 to the present (including virtually in 2021 with submitted results). Streakers must have valid results in the race they registered for and finish within the course limit to be eligible the following year. If you are a streaker and do not see your name on the list, please contact questions@atlantatrackclub.org.

In order to serve all our athletes, Atlanta Track Club offers opportunities for Athletes with Disabilities (AWD). If you are an AWD and interested in participating in Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K, please email awd@atlantatrackclub.org, to discuss what reasonable accommodations can be made based on your specific needs. Atlanta Track Club officials will provide reasonable accommodation to Athletes with Disabilities on an individualized and event by event basis.

Overall and Masters awards are based on gun time and Grandmasters are based upon net time. Overall, including Masters and Grandmasters winners are not eligible for age group awards.

Award ceremonies will take place on the Main Stage and begin at the following times on race day:

• 8:30 a.m. - 5K awards ceremony
• 8:45 a.m. - Half Marathon awards ceremony
• 10:30 a.m. - Full Marathon awards ceremony
  

Age group awards are based on net time.

Marathon awards (awarded on race day):

• Overall male, female and non-binary
• Masters male, female and non-binary
• Grandmasters male, female and non-binary

Age group awards will be mailed to the top three finishers in each age division once results are finalized (approximately two weeks after the event:

• 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80- 84, 85-89, and 90+ (excluding the overall winners)

Half Marathon awards (awarded on race day):

• Overall male, female and non-binary
• Masters male, female and non-binary
• Grandmasters male, female and non-binary

Age group awards will be mailed to the top three finishers in each age division once results are finalized (approximately two weeks after the event:

• 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80- 84, 85-89, and 90+ (excluding the overall winners)

5K awards (awarded on race day):

• Overall male, female and non-binary
• Masters male, female and non-binary

Age group awards will be mailed to the top three finishers in each age division once results are finalized (approximately two weeks after the event:

• 10 & under, 11 - 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80- 84, 85-89, and 90+ (excluding the overall winners)

The 2022 Publix Atlanta 5K serves as the USATF Masters 5K Championships. A prize purse will be awarded to eligible runners ages 40 and over. To be included in the USATF Masters 5 km Championship portion of Atlanta's Finest 5K, athletes must register and declare eligibility through USATF.org.

Event Website

Registration For USATF Masters 5KM Championship

The Marathon distance at this event is a Abbott World Marathon Major Wanda Age Group World Rankings Qualifying race.

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Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Volunteer Opportunities

If you have additional questions regarding the event, please email questions@atlantatrackclub.org.