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Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon race photoMableton
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Kmvl11 · CC BY-SA 4.0brandon walker · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 21 days
Oct 31, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Mableton · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$130Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenMon, August 10, 2026 ~ Tue, October 27, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗
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D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon race photo
Kmvl11 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon race photo
brandon walker · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It is held every year on the last Saturday of October in Mableton, Georgia.

It is a USATF-certified course that goes out and back along the entire Silver Comet Trail outside Atlanta,

and the full marathon is recognized as a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon.

It's a small race that's good for first-timers and runners chasing a PR alike.

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.

Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon 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.

Race reports: 2
David HolmenRan in 2013 · Finish time 3:46:18
“I decided my hamstring was sufficiently improved to run without a compression wrap.”

David Holmen finished the 2013 Silver Comet Marathon in 3 hours 46 minutes 18 seconds on a flat, paved cycling trail. Believing his hamstring had recovered, he started without a compression wrap, but after pushing the pace early, stiffness in the muscle forced him to ease his pace.

Read the original on Marathon Maniacs
Mark WilliamsFinish time 2:16:19
“I’m more motivated when I have a goal.”

Mark Williams finished the Silver Comet half marathon in 2 hours 16 minutes 19 seconds. Without his usual music, he talked himself through the difficult final 3 miles and afterward turned his thoughts to his next marathon and 10km goals.

Read the original on Mark my words

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Silver Comet Races Weather Channel Feature October 29, 2016

Caitlee Greene

View on YouTube

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 Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon — 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.

First come, first served

Entry cost $130

Online registration via RunSignup · half marathon sold out

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

RACE WEEK

Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:15
EventStartTime limit
Marathon42.195km07:156h
Half21.0975km07:453h 45m
START

Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA

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An out-and-back course on the Silver Comet Trail; it's USATF-certified and a Boston-qualifying course.

There are two events: a half marathon, officially the 26th Annual Silver Comet Half Marathon, and the 15th Annual Silver Comet Marathon.

Both start on Floyd Road SW in Mableton, Georgia, at 7:15 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (62°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon 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 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup details for Mableton's Silver Comet half marathon and full marathon haven't been announced.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit reaches Mableton/Floyd Road.
  • Getting to the finishFinish is at the Silver Comet Trail 'Bike Depot' trailhead near Floyd Road.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit reaches Mableton/Floyd Road. Half/Full Marathon start near Mable House Arts Center, Mableton, GA.

10K starts at Mableton Kroger, Floyd Road. MARTA does not extend to Mableton; arrive by private car or rideshare.

Race-day parking only at Mable House Arts Center & Floyd Middle School (both on Floyd Road, ~10-15 min drive from I-285). Do not park at the Post Office, Library, Kroger, or Publix.

Getting to the finish

Finish is at the Silver Comet Trail 'Bike Depot' trailhead near Floyd Road.

Absolutely no parking at the Bike Depot/finish line — cars will be towed.

Map

Start shuttle

Shuttles run between the two parking areas (Mable House and Floyd Middle School) and back throughout race morning/after finish; no shuttle to the start line itself — park at one of the two lots and start from there.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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.

Course starts at the Mable House Arts Center in Mableton, travels about 1.5 miles, and then enters the Bike Depot point on the Silver Comet Trail.

Half marathon goes 5.75 miles out from this point and back, then continues from the depot back to the start.

Course is generally flat, but a gentle uphill stretch in the second half adds to the perceived difficulty.

This race is a USATF-certified course, and full marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier (BQ) certified race.

In late October, the Atlanta area typically sees pleasant fall weather with daytime highs between 10-20°C.

Times are local to Mableton. 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

Spacious 4BR in Marietta with Modern Amenities

Accommodation · 4.4km

10.0/10(3)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon start line in Mableton

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.

Spacious 4BR in Marietta with Modern Amenities

Accommodation · 4.4km

10.0/10(3)
View on Booking.com

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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 Mableton after the race

Seeing Mableton 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 Mableton.

Total cost and budget for Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Mableton runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon

FAQ
When does Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 31, 2026 in Mableton, GA, United States.

How much is the Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $130.

What distances does Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:15.

Where does Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon 2026 start?

Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA.

When does registration for Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon 2026 open?

Registration runs from Mon, August 10, 2026 to Tue, October 27, 2026.

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