Celebrating the 20th Running of Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend

Make history by participating in the 20th Running of the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K in 2026. Both the half and full takes runners and walkers through some of the city's most historical landmarks and scenic areas, showing off its tree lined streets and authentic southern charm. Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend has something for the entire family and will show participants near and far why Atlanta is Running City USA. The 5K and youth events take place on Saturday, while the full and half marathon is held on Sunday.
Publix Atlanta Marathon is an Abbott World Marathon Major Wanda Age Group World Rankings Qualifying race.
The youth portion of Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend will show kids 14 and under what it means to be part of a big city marathon, offering a 5K, 3K and 50M Dash. Children can run multiple distances and try out the Track & Field Zone.
DATE & TIME
- Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 5K
- Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Marathon & Half Marathon
LOCATION
- The Home Depot Backyard
1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313
DISTANCE
- Marathon (ages 18 & older)
- Half Marathon (ages 14 & older)
- 5K (ages 8 & older)
EVENT SWAG
- Marathon:
- Long-sleeve adidas shirt
- Medal - Half Marathon:
- Long-sleeve adidas shirt
- Medal - 5K:
- Short-sleeve adidas shirt
- Medal
COST*
Marathon
- $120 through 3/14/25
- $130 through 7/25/25
- $140 through 10/31/25
- $155 through 12/30/25
- $165 through 2/16/26
- $175 through 2/27/26
- $185 through 2/28/26 and at Expo
*Plus Additional Fees
Half Marathon
- $80 through 3/14/25
- $85 through 7/25/25
- $95 through 10/31/25
- $110 through 12/30/25
- $120 through 2/16/26
- $125 through 2/27/26
- $135 through 2/28/26 and at Expo
- $40 through 3/14/25
- $45 through 2/16/26
- $50 through 2/27/26
- $50 through 2/28/26 and at Expo
- February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
*Plus Additional Fees
5K
REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE
Course Details
COURSE TIME LIMIT
- Marathon: 6 hours and 30 minutes (15 minute per mile)
- Half Marathons: 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute per mile)
- 5K: 1 hour and 15 minutes (25 minute per mile)
- Mile: 25 minutes
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.