2027 Atlanta Marathon - Mar 7

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Race Information

Race2027 Atlanta Marathon - Mar 7
CityAtlanta
Date2027-03-07 at 07:15
Field Size~3,078 runners
Time Limit6 hours 30 min
Cutoff pace9:15/km
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Official SiteAtlanta Track Club
RegistrationRegister

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature10.5°C / 51°F
Humidity81%
Wind16.1 km/h
Rain Chance34%
Typical ConditionsCool, often clear early-March Atlanta morning — typically low-to-mid 40s°F at the 7:15 a.m. start, warming toward 60°F by midday

What to Prepare: Early March in Atlanta usually starts cool around 45°F / 7°C and climbs into the upper 50s–low 60s°F by late morning, so the late, hilly miles can feel warm. Dress for a chilly start with a throwaway long-sleeve or gloves you can shed, and don't over-layer — spring rain is possible, so a light cap or visor helps.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 16.1 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 3.9°C 10.9°C 17.1°C
Dew point -0.7°C 7°C 14.9°C
Wet-day chance: 34% Runnability: 72/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypeCity loop
Elevation Gain407m
TerrainRoad (rolling, hilly downtown and historic-neighborhood streets, minimal flat)
ProfileMake no mistake: this is one of the hillier big-city marathons in the U.S. Atlanta sits on the rolling foothills of the Appalachian piedmont, and recent editions have packed roughly +407 m (about 1,338 ft) of climbing into a near-constant up-and-down rhythm with very little true flat. The race starts and finishes at The Home Depot Backyard beside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta Track Club has announced a brand-new downtown course for 2027, so the exact mile-by-mile route and landmark order will differ from recent years — but expect the same rolling, hilly character as it tours the city's core, taking in the Midtown skyline, the gold-domed Georgia State Capitol, and the Martin Luther King Jr. and Sweet Auburn historic district among Atlanta's signature sights. It is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course, but the terrain makes it a scenic, character-building marathon rather than a flat PR machine — run it for the city tour and a hard-earned BQ, not a fast time.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2027 Publix Atlanta Marathon and what time does it start?

The 2027 Publix Atlanta Marathon is on Sunday, March 7, 2027, as part of a Mar 6–7 weekend. The full and half marathons start together at 7:15 a.m. ET at The Home Depot Backyard next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta, while the 5K and youth events run on Saturday, March 6.

How hilly is the Atlanta Marathon course?

Quite hilly — this is one of the tougher big-city marathons in the U.S. Recent editions gained roughly 407 m (about 1,338 ft) in a near-constant rolling rhythm with very little flat ground, and the hills tend to bite hardest in the closing miles when legs are tiring. Atlanta Track Club has announced a brand-new downtown course for 2027, so the exact profile will change, but expect the same rolling, hilly character. Train on rolling terrain and plan a conservative early pace rather than expecting a flat PR course.

Is the Atlanta Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes — the Atlanta Marathon is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course. Note that the 2025 edition was famously short of the full distance due to a race-week construction mix-up at a turnaround, so those times could not be used for Boston; Atlanta Track Club has since added an on-site USATF measurer to oversee any late changes. Use our Boston qualifying calculator to check your time against the standards, but be realistic — the rolling hills make a BQ here harder-earned than on a flat course.

What is the time limit for the Atlanta Marathon?

The full marathon has a 6-hour 30-minute course limit, which works out to about a 15-minute-per-mile pace. There is also an intermediate cutoff: marathoners must reach the split near the 12.5-mile point by 11:10 a.m. to be allowed to continue. Walkers and slower runners should plan their pacing carefully against both checkpoints.

How do I register for the Atlanta Marathon and how much does it cost?

Registration is handled by Atlanta Track Club through the official Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend page. Entry is open to anyone (no qualifying time required) and is tiered by date — it opens around $130 for the earliest entrants and rises in steps to roughly $220 at the expo, so signing up early saves money. The full marathon often sells out, so register well ahead of the March race.

What landmarks does the Atlanta Marathon course pass?

The course is a true city tour. You'll run past the gold-domed Georgia State Capitol, through the Martin Luther King Jr. historic district and Sweet Auburn, into the historic Inman Park and Virginia-Highland neighborhoods, along the Atlanta BeltLine, and through Piedmont Park with the Midtown skyline overhead, starting and finishing beside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

What should I wear for the Atlanta Marathon weather?

Dress for a cool start and a warmer finish. Early March in Atlanta typically starts in the mid-40s°F (around 7°C) and climbs toward 60°F (15°C) by late morning, with around 75% humidity and a chance of spring rain. A throwaway long-sleeve or gloves for the corral, a singlet or short-sleeve underneath, and a light cap or visor cover most conditions. Use our pace calculator to plan a steady effort across the hills.

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