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Mind Freak

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Mind Freak race photoMarietta
US
Georgia National Guard · flickr (CC BY)Bubba73 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Marietta · 50km
Entry fee
$55From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 12, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 11, 2026 · Entry fee $55 · Start 06:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Mind Freak race photo
Georgia National Guard · flickr (CC BY)
Mind Freak race photo
Bubba73 · CC BY-SA 3.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Mind Freak — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is a backyard ultra.

Repeat the 1.5~2-mile loop course as many times as you wish.

You can go beyond 50K.

No official timing is provided.

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.

Mind Freak 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.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Mind Freak — 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
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Mind Freak course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
START

4331 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA

Start · Google Maps
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The event takes place at 4331 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA.

The race is self-supported.

Participants must prepare their own food and hydration, and sharing surplus food and drinks with other participants is encouraged.

On-site facilities, including restrooms, are limited.

Between loops, runners have opportunities to socialize and share food.

This community-oriented atmosphere is considered one of the defining features of the event.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Mind Freak 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

Pick up your bib at the expo

A backyard ultra format repeating 1.5–2-mile loops, this is a **self-supported** event.
With no official timing, you must track your own distance and time and prepare your own food, hydration, and supplies.
The time for Packet Pickup has not been announced.

4331 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the start4331 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA, near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
  • Getting to the finishSame location (loop · elimination-format event, start=finish).
  • Transit cardMarietta, GA (Cobb County) is outside MARTA's rail network, though it is served by local CobbLinc buses;…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

4331 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA, near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. No public transit — suburban Atlanta-area road, car access only.

Per race listing pages (runsignup.com, gotrail.run, trainerday.com); backyard-ultra-style format on a repeated 1.5-2 mile trail loop.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location (loop/elimination-format event, start=finish).

No separate finish venue.

Map

Transit card

Marietta, GA (Cobb County) is outside MARTA's rail network, though it is served by local CobbLinc buses; visitors flying into Atlanta can use MARTA's Breeze card to reach the city core before switching to a car or rideshare for Marietta. This is best treated as a car-access venue for race-day logistics.

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.

Marietta in September — With an average temperature of 23°C, it's neither too hot nor too cold for running.

However, as the sun gets stronger as the day goes on, all you need to do is pack a thin outer layer to take off before departure.

Entry fee A separate agency fee ($3.50) is added when making payment.

Public transportation does not reach the venue.

The only realistic means of access are private cars and rental cars.

Ultras are divided not by speed but by supply and foot care.

Break in your shoes and socks before the race, and if there are night sections, prepare extra headlamp batteries.

Departure is as early as 06:00.

If you calculate the weather, breakfast, and transportation, it is easier to find accommodation close to start line the day before.

Applications are accepted until September 11, 2026.

Times are local to Marietta. 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 · $72

View on GetYourGuide

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Admission Ticket

$28

View on Klook

Hotels near the Mind Freak start line in Marietta

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 · $72

View on GetYourGuide

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Admission Ticket

$28

View on Klook

What to see in Marietta after the race

Seeing Marietta with the medal on

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

Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour By Air Conditioned Bus

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

View on GetYourGuide

Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour

Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour · $42

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 Marietta.

Total cost and budget for Mind Freak

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Mind Freak

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Marietta runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Mind Freak

FAQ
When does Mind Freak 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 12, 2026.

How much is the Mind Freak 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $55.

What distances does Mind Freak 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Mind Freak 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Mind Freak 2027 start?

4331 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA. (From the 2026 edition)

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