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PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K race photo

PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K race photoAtlantic City
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Smallbones · Public domainАндрей Бобровский · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 365 days
Oct 16, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Atlantic City · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$85Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenMon, June 1, 2026 ~ Sat, October 31, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is the Atlantic City Marathon, running continuously since 1958.

It is the third-longest continuously held marathon in the United States.

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.

PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K 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.

Finisher vlog

I Run Things · Finisher vlog

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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 PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K — 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.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K 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 08:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km08:00
Half21.0975km08:00
10K10km09:00
5K5km09:00
START

1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Bally's Atlantic City, 1900 Boardwalk

Finish · Google Maps
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The 10K, 5K, King Neptune Challenge (Marathon + 10K), and King Neptune Challenge (Marathon + 5K) events are held together.

Start line is located at 1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, and the start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.

The finish is at Bally's Atlantic City, 1900 Boardwalk.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (60°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K 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 startAtlantic City Rail Terminal (NJ Transit) — from there, the free Jitney shuttle connects to the start/finish…
  • Getting to the finishSame location — Boardwalk @ Michigan Ave, in front of Bally's Atlantic City

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Atlantic City Rail Terminal (NJ Transit) — from there, the free Jitney shuttle connects to the start/finish area at Bally's

Start/Finish is on the Boardwalk at Michigan Ave, in front of Bally's Atlantic City. Course includes ~8 miles on the oceanfront Boardwalk One of the more transit-accessible races in this batch — NJ Transit rail service into Atlantic City plus a free local Jitney shuttle to the start/finish.

Getting to the finish

Same location — Boardwalk @ Michigan Ave, in front of Bally's Atlantic City

Runners who fall behind pace requirements are picked up and shuttled to the finish area at Michigan Ave

Start shuttle

Free Jitney shuttle runs from the Atlantic City Rail Terminal to Bally's (start/finish area); a separate sweep shuttle picks up runners who miss course pace cutoffs

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.

The Atlantic City Marathon is a historic race reportedly dating back to 1958, making it the third-oldest marathon in the United States.

This edition includes full marathon, half marathon, 10K and G. Larry James 5K.

Participants can also enter combination events in the King Neptune Challenge: marathon + 10K, marathon + 5K, half marathon + 10K or half marathon + 5K.

The G. Larry James 5K honors Larry James,

a former Stockton University athletic director who won 4x400 m relay gold at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics in a then-world-record time,

as well as silver in the individual 400 m.

His foundation serves as title sponsor, with proceeds supporting scholarships.

Entry fee follows tiered pricing that increases by registration date.

Based on the previous year, the marathon ranged from $80 for early registration to $150 close to the deadline;

half marathon ranged from $70 to $140;

and the 10K and 5K ranged from $35 to $75.

The Atlantic City Marathon Series also offers a Triple Threat Bundle,

combining different weekend races such as the April Fools half marathon in April and the Bungalow Beach Boardwalk Run in June,

with a 5% discount and a special finisher medal.

Confirm the exact start times, Packet Pickup location and time limit for this edition on the official page at acraceseries.com.

The listed contact number is (609) 822-1167.

Times are local to Atlantic City. 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.

Atlantic City Airport Pickup (Intui.travel)

Pre-booked pickup service, scheduled according to your flight (check the price when booking) · Check the price and book

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Atlantic City Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Hotels near the PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Luxury Penthouse -3 Blocks to Boardwalk, Outlets, & Casinos - Near AtlantiCare

Accommodation · 1.2km

9.6/10(17)
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Loopin Around Atlantic City Luxe 5BR Townhouse in Orange Loop

Accommodation · 691m

6.3/10(20)
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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.

Atlantic City Airport Pickup (Intui.travel)

Pre-booked pickup service, scheduled according to your flight (check the price when booking) · Check the price and book

View on Intui.travel

Atlantic City Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Philadelphia|Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Philadelphia International Airport

$94

View on Klook

Philadelphia|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Northeast Philadelphia International Airport

$632

View on Klook

Philadelphia Eagles American Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

$315

View on Klook

Philadelphia Museum of the American Revolution Admission Ticket

$33

View on Klook

Philadelphia Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

$30

View on Klook

Philadelphia Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Admission Ticket

$24

View on Klook

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game at Chase Field

$29

View on Klook

Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour

$28

View on Klook

Philadelphia Historic District Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

$16

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Atlantic City

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Philadelphia Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

$90

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What to see in Atlantic City after the race

Seeing Atlantic City with the medal on

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

Total cost and budget for PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Atlantic City runners' room

Frequently asked questions about PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

FAQ
When does PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 16, 2027 in Atlantic City, NJ, United States.

How much is the PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K entry fee?

The main event costs $85.

What distances does PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K start?

1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K course like?

The 10K, 5K, King Neptune Challenge (Marathon + 10K), and King Neptune Challenge (Marathon + 5K) events are held together.

Start line is located at 1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, and the start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.

Where does PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K finish?

Bally's Atlantic City, 1900 Boardwalk. (From the 2026 edition)

When does registration for PRESALE! 2027 AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K open?

Registration runs from Mon, June 1, 2026 to Sat, October 31, 2026.

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