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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202742.195km · 21.1km
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Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Johns Creek · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$75From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 6, 2026 · Entry fee $65 · Start 06:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 15, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A race for runners chasing a Boston Marathon qualifying time.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

The Pankaj Unfiltered · Full recap

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon-630 am Start

Entry cost $75

until Dec 14, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Marathon-530 am Start

Entry cost $85

until Dec 14, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Marathon-600 am Start

Entry cost $80

until Dec 14, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half Marathon-630 am Start

Entry cost $45

until Dec 14, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Half Marathon-530 am Start · Half Marathon-600 am Start

Half Marathon-530 am Start

Entry cost $55

until Dec 14, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half Marathon-600 am Start

Entry cost $50

until Dec 14, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30
START

4030 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA

Start · Google Maps
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The events are divided into 6 categories, including Marathon-6:30am Start,

Half Marathon-6:30am Start, Half Marathon-5:30am Start, and Half Marathon-6:00am Start.

The start is at 4030 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA, at a local time of 6:30 a.m.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Field size
175 (marathon capacity)

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — nearest MARTA rail stations (Doraville, North Springs) are 15-20 miles away with no…
  • Transit cardMetro Atlanta's MARTA system uses the Breeze Card, sold at MARTA stations, the Breeze mobile app, or…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — nearest MARTA rail stations (Doraville, North Springs) are 15-20 miles away with no direct bus connecting to Johns Creek Parkway

Race starts/finishes on Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, GA, on a flat 1-mile loop course. Car access only.

Date confirmed as Sept 6, 2026 via fivestarntp.com and runsignup.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Johns Creek Parkway loop course

Loop course finishes on the same Johns Creek Parkway as the start.

Map

Transit card

Metro Atlanta's MARTA system uses the Breeze Card, sold at MARTA stations, the Breeze mobile app, or breezecard.com, and newer faregates also accept a tapped contactless bank card or mobile wallet directly. Johns Creek itself sits outside MARTA's direct rail/bus coverage area though, so a car or rideshare is needed for the final leg out from Atlanta.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Full marathon is a USATF-certified course, a race where you can qualify for the Boston Marathon.

Course is a flat loop course repeating a 1-mile section of Johns Creek Parkway, making pace management relatively easy.

Participants are capped at 175, and inquiries can be sent to sponsor@fivestarntp.com.

Times are local to Johns Creek. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Atlanta: Black History & Civil Rights City Bus Tour

Black History & Civil Rights Bus Tour · $73

View on GetYourGuide

Hotels near the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta start line in Johns Creek

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Atlanta: Black History & Civil Rights City Bus Tour

Black History & Civil Rights Bus Tour · $73

View on GetYourGuide

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Admission Ticket

$28

View on Klook

What to see in Johns Creek after the race

Seeing Johns Creek with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour

Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour · $42

View on GetYourGuide

Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour By Air Conditioned Bus

5-hour air-conditioned bus city tour · $74

View on GetYourGuide
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Johns Creek.

Total cost and budget for Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Johns Creek runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta

FAQ
When was Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta 2026 held?

It was held on Sun, September 6, 2026. The next race is September 2027.

When does Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 6, 2026.

How much is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $65.

What distances does Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta 2027 start?

4030 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta 2027 course like?

The events are divided into 6 categories, including Marathon-6:30am Start,

Half Marathon-6:30am Start, Half Marathon-5:30am Start, and Half Marathon-6:00am Start.

The start is at 4030 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA, at a local time of 6:30 a.m.

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