Start your Thanksgiving Day with one of Atlanta's favorite holiday traditions. The Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash brings thousands of runners, walkers and families together for a morning of movement and community before the holiday festivities begin. Starting and finishing outside Center Parc Stadium, the course winds through some of Atlanta's most scenic neighborhoods, including Summerhill, Grant Park and more.
As the largest Thanksgiving Day half marathon in the country, this popular event sells out, so register early to secure your spot.
Date & Time
- Thursday November 26, 2026
- 7:45 a.m.
Location
- Center Parc Stadium
755 Hank Aaron Dr, Atlanta GA 30315
Distance(s)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - ages 14 & older
- 5K - ages 8 & older
- Mile - ages 6 & older
- Dash - Ages 6 & under
Event Swag
- Half & 5K - Long Sleeved adidas Performance Tee & Medal
- Mile & Dash - Race Medal & Beanie
Cost
Half Marathon
$90 through 1/6/26$100 through 2/20/26$110 through 3/16/26$115 through 5/15/26$125 through 8/28/26$135 through 10/30/2026- $140 through 11/17/26
- $150 until sell out
5K
$40 through 2/20/26$45 through 3/16/26- $50 through 11/17/26
- $55 until sell out
All races have sold out multiple years in a row and are expected to sell out even earlier this year.
Registration Opens
- Thursday, November 27, 2025
Fuel the Future Charity Waves
Upgrade your Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon & 5K experience while supporting Atlanta Track Club Foundation's Kilometer Kids program. Your Charity Wave registration includes:
- Dedicated Charity Wave start between Waves B & C
- Exclusive pre- and post-race fenced hospitality area
- Private portable restrooms
- VIP refreshments and treats
- Charity Wave backpack filled with limited edition items
The Fuel the Future Charity Wave registrations for the 2026 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day races are $100 for the 5K race and $200 for the half marathon race.
For the 5K Charity Wave, $50 of your $100 registrations supports Kilometer Kids. For the Half Marathon Charity Wave, $150 of your $200 registration supports Kilometer Kids.
Charity Wave registrations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Event Schedule
6:30 a.m.
Will Call Number Pick Up Opens
8:00 a.m.
Half Marathon - Start
8:30 a.m.
5K - Start
8:40 a.m.
Mile - Start Time
9:00 a.m.
Dash - 3 & Under Age Group Start
9:25 a.m.
Dash - 4, 5 & 6 Year Old Start
9:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony
11:50 a.m.
Finish Line Closes
Number Pickup
Location:
- Atlantic Station
- 260 18th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363 (former West Elm storefront)
Parking:
Atlantic Station offers two hours of complimentary parking. Number Pickup is closest to stairwells 8, 10 & 11 in the green parking section.
Dates:
- Saturday, November 21 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 22 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 25 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All half marathon and 5K participants must pick up their number during number pick up hours prior to the event. To pick up on race day, Will Call must be pre-purchased. Participants are welcome to send a friend or family member to pick up their number but they must present your check-in pass.
Mile & Dash participants have the option to pick up their number at one of the above times, or on race day. Race Day Number Pickup is offered for mile and dash runners ONLY.
Race day registration is NOT offered for this event. Onsite registration is available until sold out during race number pickup dates/times held prior to event day.
Will Call
Purchasing Will Call allows for race day pickup for the Half Marathon & 5K.
• Cost: $20 per race number
• Allows for pickup on race morning
• Must pre-purchase by Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
• Will take place in the Will Call tent located in the parking lot across from Center Parc Stadium, adjacent to the Start/Finish line. Please note Mile & Dash race day number pickup is FREE.
To Purchase Will Call use the following steps:
- Click here to enter your booking confirmation id or start from your confirmation email.
- Click Manage.
- Under Making Changes click Purchase or view add ons
- Add Will Call to your basket and check out.
Donate Food to Atlanta Community Food Bank
For the third year in a row Atlanta Track club is proud to partner with Atlanta Community Food Bank to support our neighbors across the Atlanta community this holiday season. Participants can bring non-perishable food donations to Number Pickup on November 21, 22 and 25. Then, start Thanksgiving Day on the move. View the Atlanta Community Food Bank's list of most needed items below.
Most Needed Items:
- After-school snacks (granola bars, fruit cups, applesauce, beef jerky, cheese or peanut butter crackers)
- Baking staples (spices, flour, sugar, salt and pepper)
- Beans (canned or dry)
- Canned fruit
- Canned meat
- Canned vegetables
- Cereal Instant meals (shelf-stable options)
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Peanut butter
- Rice
- Soups and broths
2026 finisher's medals and participant shirt
See the official 2026 finisher's medals for the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash, as well as the participant shirt for the half marathon and 5K. Mile & Dash participants receive a beanie in addition to their race medal.
Course Information
Course time limits:
- Half Marathon: 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute per mile pace)
- 5K: 1 hours and 15 minutes (25 minute per mile pace)
- Mile: 25 minutes
Hydration & Fuel Stations:
- Half Marathon
Aid Stations - Miles 2, 4, 6.3, 8.5, 10.5 miles
Honey Stinger gels will be provided at mile 4 & mile 8 - 5K
Hydration - 1.75 miles
Course - Turn by Turn & Road Closures
For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, no pets, or wheeled conveyances of any kind, including baby joggers/strollers, roller/inline skates, and bicycles, are permitted on the course. Headphones are strongly discouraged.
Train with the people who know the race best
Whether you want to run a personal best, finish the Triple Peach Race Series strong, or you're celebrating an annual tradition with family and friends, Atlanta Track Club's In-Training for Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon program will help you prepare. The 12-week program combines structured long workouts with additional midweek workouts to help you reach your goals either with the support of a community or without having to leave your neighborhood. Run your best half marathon yet with In-Training Powered By adidas!
No matter where you are, Runna helps you get race‑ready on your terms. Through our partnership with Runna, you can train for race day with a personalized plan that fits your pace, schedule and experience level. Enjoy two weeks free when you use code ATC and take advantage of expert guidance wherever and whenever you run.
Dogs & Strollers
Rules & Regulations
Atlanta Track Club wants every member of the family to feel welcome at the 2026 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day 5K including those family members in strollers/baby joggers as well as your four-legged friends on leashes. Participants pushing strollers/baby joggers and those with dogs will start their race in a dedicated wave for dogs and strollers. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we ask all participants pushing a young one in a stroller/baby jogger or holding a leash adhere to rules and regulations. A complete list of these rules and regulations can be found here.
Please note dogs and strollers are only allowed in the Thanksgiving Day 5K.
Event Sponsors
logo
shape
logo, company name
logo
a black and white logo
Black Garmin logo with bold uppercase letters on a transparent background