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Georgia Marathon Information
The staging area for the start & finish is Underground Atlanta in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The start line is on Peachtree Street in front of Woodruff Park. The course is delightful. You will start and head North on Peachtree Street and turn right on Ralph McGill Avenue. Then into the Sweet Auburn district, which houses the famous Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Martin Luther King Center. You will also run by the house where Dr. King was born and then on through historical Inman Park with its magnificent restored homes. The course continues through the eclectic Little 5 Points area, neighboring Candler Park, down Ponce de Leon, past Agnes Scott College, on to the quaint downtown square of Decatur, by the Emory University campus, the Lullwater area which features the house from Driving Miss Daisy, then onto Freedom Parkway and around The Carter Center for one of the best views of the city, continuing into the Virginia Highlands neighborhood with spectators cheering participants on as they head into Piedmont Park and finally back down Peachtree Street to the finish line where the party begins at Underground Atlanta!
7 Hour Time Limit
Race starts at 7:00am with the ING Georgia Half Marathon. All participants must be able to finish the ING Georgia Marathon in 7 hours. In order to do so, you will need to maintain a minimum average pace of 16 minutes per mile. Shuttles will be available to take participants back to the finish area, if necessary. If you continue to the finish line after the time limit, please use sidewalks as traffic will completely open up at that time.
Seeded Runners
Male runners and female runners wishing to be considered seeded runners in the ING Georgia Marathon must register and submit proof (copy of race results certificate or finisher's postcard) of having completed a marathon since 1/1/05 in a time faster than Men 3:10:00 / Female 3:45:00. Entry must be postmarked by 2/24/07. Elite runners (2:35 marathon time or better), please contact Victoria Seahorn or Ron Wayne for more information.
Wheelchair Division
The ING Georgia Marathon is proud to host a fully intergrated wheelchair division in the half marathon distance. This will be established as the premier wheeler half marathon in the United States. Any inquiries regarding the wheelchair half-marathon race should be directed to Scott Hollonbeck.
Race Packet Pick-Up
All participants of the ING Georgia Marathon must pick up their Mizuno technical shirt and race packet at the ING Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, March 28 & 29. While at the Expo, see the latest in health and fitness trends and enjoy the speaker's clinics, featuring Olympian Billy Mills and inspiring Dick Beardsley. Participants must show valid Photo ID in order to pick up race packet. There will be no race day packet pick up and no race day registration. Click here to go directly to the Health & Fitness Expo page for more information on Expo hours and directions.
Computer Chip Timing
The ING Georgia Marathon uses the computerized ChampionChip timing system. Chip timing allows each runner's time to start when they reach the starting line. Your finish time is calculated precisely when you cross the finish line. Runners are provided with a chip in their rae packet and must return it at the finish line. In case of withdrawal or cancellation, a $35.00 replacement fee will be assessed if the chip is not returned within 15 days after the race. Runners who already own a chip may use it by filling the chip number on the entry form. A commemorative chip is also available online, for this inaugural event.
Race Day Transportation
For ease, MARTA, Atlanta's rapid transit system, is the preferred method of transportation to the starting line area. The closest MARTA Station is Five Points Station. MARTA Breeze One-Way Fare Cards can be purchased at the ING Georgia Helath & Fitness Expo. New registrants can pre-purchase upon registering for either race. For more information on MARTA, visit www.itsmarta.com.
Participants and spectators staying at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center can board MARTA at the Phillips Arena/CNN Center station. For those staying at other downtown hotels, the start & finish area is either within walking distance or a short ride on MARTA. If interested in more information on downtown Atlanta hotels, click here to go to the City of Atlanta page of our site.
If you prefer to travel by car to the start, paid parking is available at the Underground Atlanta Parking Deck and neighboring parking decks throughout the downtown area. Driving directions to Underground Atlanta.
Race Day Bag Check
There will be a gear check area at the start/finish so that finishers can pack a change of clothes for after the race.
Hydration Stations & Medical Stations
Water and Powerade, the official sports drink of ING Georgia Marathon, will be available at hydration stops at approximately every mile. Medical attention will be available along the course at specified medical aid stations.
Finish Line
ING Georgia Marathon finishers will cross the finish line on Peachtree Street near Woodruff Park. All finishers receive a commemorative inaugural ING Georgia Marathon medal and ING Georgia Marathon Heatsheets blanket at the finish line. There will be post race festivities, including live bands at Kenny's Alley in Underground Atlanta. Please check back for further details to come.
Awards & Prizes
Details on awards and prizes for top ING Georgia Marathon participants to be announced soon.
Course Photos
ASI Photo is the Official Provider of Participant Photos at the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon. ASI Photo will capture a variety of photos for each athlete as he/she competes in the 26.2 mile or 13.1 mile journeys. All photos taken by ASI Photo will be made available to participants in a variety of package options via www.asiphoto.com within a few days after the event.
RULES & REGULATIONS
All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, sorry no exceptions. Once entry has been received, no refunds will be given. The entry fee for the 2007 race will not transfer to the 2008 race. All entries are confirmed by email. Late registration will be at the ING Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. No Race Day Registration!
If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other, you may do so, in person at the ING Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. A $10.00 fee will be applied, along with any applicable entry fee difference. No refunds will be given if you change from the full marathon to the half marathon.
All ING Georgia Marathon participants must be atleast 18 years of age on race day. Be aware of your health and physical ability before attempting to train and run the ING Georgia Marathon.
The ING Georgia Marathon is conducted under the rules of the USATF and the Road Runners Club of America.
In consideration of the safety of all participants, NO BABY JOGGERS/STROLLERS, IN-LINE SKATES, ROLLER SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES, COACHES OR ANIMALS will be allowed on the course. This will be strictly enforced.
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