Area 13.1 Half Marathon

Race Overview

• Event Title: AREA 13.1 Half Marathon
• Date: 2026-08-15
• Location: 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA
• Website: AREA 13.1 Half Marathon

Race Description

• Type: Night race in Roswell, GA, recognized as one of the most popular courses in Georgia.
• Awards: Voted 2024 BEST Half Marathon in GA and TOP 50 in the USA by HalfMarathons.net.
• Course: OUT OF THIS WORLD flat and fast course with a total elevation gain of 240 feet.
• Finishers: All finishers receive an alien head medal, Area 13.1 tri-blend shirt, and runners 21 and over enjoy a free beer from Gate City Brewing Company.

2026 Course Details

• New Starting Point: Chattahoochee Nature Center due to Riverside Park renovations.
• Race Limit: Limited to 1500 half marathon runners for 2026.
• Course Features: Fast, flat two-loop course along the river and boardwalks with only 240 feet of elevation gain.
• Future Events: 10k and 5K will return in 2027 at the newly renovated Riverside Park.

Race Regulations

• Strollers and Pets: No jog strollers or pets allowed on the race course.
• Safety Gear: Headlamps or running lights are a must, due to dark spots along the course.
• Start Time: Race starts at 7 PM, with darkness approaching around 8:45 PM.
• Finish Time: Participants have 3 hours 45 minutes to complete the race; finish line closes at 11 PM.

Time Limit

• Overall Limit: All participants must complete the race within 3 hours 45 minutes.
• Pace Requirement: Participants must maintain a 17:00 min per mile pace.