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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Atlanta
  • Event dates –
  • Open entry

Publix Atlanta Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

Publix Atlanta Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:15/km

6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
79/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
30 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Publix Atlanta Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road, Trail
Scenery
City, Historic, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Publix Atlanta Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Publix Atlanta Marathon?

The Publix Atlanta Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 413 m. The course notes also call it the 2027 edition debuts a redesigned downtown course described by the organiser as fast and flat.

Where does the Publix Atlanta Marathon route go?

The Publix Atlanta Marathon route starts at The Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313 (beside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta) and finishes at The Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313. Underfoot, expect road. The setting includes city and historic. Marathon route showcasing Atlanta's historical landmarks, tree-lined streets and Southern charm.

What should runners know on race day for the Publix Atlanta Marathon?

Yes - the routes weave through the streets of downtown Atlanta on closed roads, with turn-by-turn road-closure documents published for participants. 13. Yes - official pace teams provided (marathon pace groups roughly 3:00-6:30; half marathon roughly 1:30-6:30).

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Parkland

Terrain

  • Road
  • Trail
Elevation character
Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
413 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
10,000+ participants expected across the weekend

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
6 hours 30 minutes course time limit (marathon)
Qualification status
Historically a USATF Certified, Boston Qualifying road marathon and an Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings qualifying race; however the 2027 edition uses a brand New downtown course (and the 2025 course was measured short and left uncertified), so 2027 BQ certification is not yet independently confirmed.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
13
Pacers
Yes - official pace teams provided (marathon pace groups roughly 3:00-6:30; half marathon roughly 1:30-6:30)
Closed roads
Yes - the routes weave through the streets of downtown Atlanta on closed roads, with turn-by-turn road-closure documents published for participants
Expo / packet pickup
No
Race village
No
Medal
Custom finisher medals for all distances, with optional iTab engraving for personalization

Access and course status

Start
The Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313 (beside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta)
Finish
The Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313
Nearest station
Vine City MARTA Station, directly across Northside Drive from The Home Depot Backyard start/finish

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Notable features
  • Weekend format: 5K plus free youth races (Kids Marathon / 3K / Dash) on Saturday, with the marathon, marathon relay and half marathon on Sunday
  • the half marathon has recently hosted the USATF Half Marathon Championships
  • Marathon route showcasing Atlanta's historical landmarks, tree-lined streets and Southern charm
  • the 2027 edition debuts a redesigned downtown course described by the organiser as fast and flat

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 12°CTypical temperature
  • 20 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 79Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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