The Best Races - Atlanta
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Event details
The Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 in Atlanta is scheduled for January 3, 2026, at South Peachtree Creek Trail, Decatur, GA, U.S. The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (half-marathon)
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual Run
The on-site event is organised as smaller, capped waves that are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may track time with personal apps (for example Strava or RunKeeper) and submit results, or ask coordinators to help record times. Coordinators remain available after the first wave for late arrivals.
Entry, kit and services
Registration is open with listed prices valid from Oct 1 to Jan 3. The published fees include mandatory charges and vary by distance. The race provides a swag bag shipped to the registrant’s US mailing address; race bibs are given on race day. Typical kit items include a running T-shirt, finisher’s towel or giveaway, finisher’s medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. A technical running shirt is available as a $5 upgrade. Virtual participants receive a digital training pack and can submit results to receive a medal. Fundraising is optional; organisers donate $1 for every post-race mile logged to partner charities. Sponsors are listed for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.