2023 PUBLIX ATLANTA KIDS MARATHON

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The youth portion of Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend will show kids what it means to be part of a big city marathon. Held on the same weekend as the 2023 Atlanta's Marathon Weekend, this festival of races gives children the chance to get out, get active, and get acquainted with running in Running City USA. We offer many different distances for kids to choose from and be challenged!

Kids can also have some fun in our Track & Field Zone, where they can run, jump and throw. Grab your RUN JUMP THROW stamper card, and get your stamp by visiting all the track & field stations, which include mini hurdles, standing broad jump, foam javelins and more! We look forward to seeing you there.

For Atlanta Track Club's current policies concerning COVID-19, click here.

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DATE & TIME

February 25, 2023

LOCATION

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

DISTANCE
  • 5K (ages 8 and up)
  • 3K (ages 7 to 14)
  • 50M Dash (ages 14 and under)
EVENT SWAG
  • Short sleeve adidas T-shirt
  • Medal
COST

5K:

  • $30 through 3/28/22
  • $35 through 7/16/22
  • $40 through 1/15/23
  • $45 through 2/24/23
  • $50 at Expo

3K:

  • $20 through 2/24/23
  • $25 onsite

50M Dash:

  • Free with a kid's 5K or 3K registry
  • $20 through 2/24/23
  • $25 onsite

SATURDAY EVENT SCHEDULE

6:30 a.m.

Youth Number Pickup Opens

7:30 a.m.

Track & Field Zone Opens

7:30 a.m.

5K (ages 8 & up)

8:45 a.m.

3K (ages 7 to 14)

9:15 a.m.

50M Dash (ages 14 & under)

9:30 a.m.

3K Awards Ceremony - Main Stage

10:00 a.m.

Track & Field Zone closes

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Deadline to register - online through 11:59 p.m., February 24, 2023

Race Day Registration: Providing we have not reached race capacity, we will offer registration for the 3K and 50m Dash on race day. There is no race day registration for the 5K.

TIMING & RESULTS

5K and 3K registrants will be timed and unofficial results will be posted Saturday evening. No personal race registration information will be included.

The timing device for this event is the Chronotrack single use B-tag. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your child's bib is...

  • Clearly visible on the front of the torso
  • Unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle)
  • Pinned in all four corners
  • Not covered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)
  • If you do not wish to have your child timed, you may peel off the timing device or simply bend it several times.

Atlanta Track Club is a member organization of both the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) & USA Track & Field (USATF) and adheres to the guidelines and rules of competition the events Atlanta Track Club conducts & provides.

EVENT DAY MAPS AND SAFETY

3K runners will utilize the same start line as the 5K, following the beginning of the 5K course before the U-turn and head back to the finish line in the park. The 3K and 50M Dash will all cross the same finish line as the 5K, Marathon and Half Marathon! Make your way to the Youth Festival Area for fun and guidance.

START/FINISH MAP

3K & DASH COURSE MAP

Safety is our top priority at Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon The following measures are taken for our 3K participants:

  • Over 30 course monitor volunteers and police officers to make sure participants stay on track and move safely down the course
  • Lead (bicyclist or police motorcycle) and a sweep, ensuring that all participants finish safely
  • Secure Child Pickup Area after the finish line, where we will hold your child until you arrive.

For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, parents are not allowed on the 3K course.

Additional Information

EVENT ADDRESS

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

YOUTH NUMBER PICKUP

Youth race numbers will be available at the Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend Expo for early pickup, or participants can pick up their bibs for free (3K, Dash only; 5K subject to will call fee) race morning at the Youth Number Pickup/Will Call Tent. Youth number pickup will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. race morning. Interested in the Expo? See more below!

PUBLIX ATLANTA MARATHON WEEKEND EXPO

Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25

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

Times: 9:00 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. Link for discounted tickets coming soon.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Those selecting the Virtual Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon events should complete their race between Friday, February 24 and Sunday, February 26, 2023. 3K results must be submitted by Monday, February 27, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in order to be included in results. (50M Dash results are not recorded/timed events).

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 14 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 14 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 14. 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.

KILOMETER KIDS

Brought to you by Atlanta Track Club, Kilometer Kids is a flexible, game-based running program designed to get children in the community active. The free program is a great way to engage children, ages 14 and under, in the sport of running. Contact kilometerkids@atlantatrackclub.org. Additionally, Atlanta Track Club offers numerous youth events each year. For more details click here.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Interested in giving back to the sport of running? Come volunteer with us! To learn more and to register, please visit here for more details. For questions about volunteering, email volunteers@atlantatrackclub.org.

QUESTIONS

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

WEATHER POLICY

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.

MARTA

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 will be announced closer to race day.

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

PARKING

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

Did you know as a member of Atlanta Track Club you receive a discount on all Atlanta Track Club events? Join today to begin receiving discounts and be a part of Running City USA.

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