Race Info

>Welcome to the ING Georgia Marathon!>Race Info

Come view our race day slide show Order your Photos by Action Sports International. To view or order your photos go to:ASI Photos

2008 Course Video2009 Route Map and Street List Once again, the ING Georgia Marathon Health & FitnessExpowill be at the Georgia Dome.

Please check back oftenfor further race updates. Train right, rest well.Your ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon Race Team

Welcome runners to the 2009 ING Georgia Marathon!

Dear Running Friends,Congratulations!

As one of the racers joining us for the ING Georgia Marathon & Half

Marathon, you’re about to experience one of the most beautiful running

events in the country. Springtime in Atlanta is one of the most

beautiful places to be. We are excited to share thisTrue Southern

Tradition and the best 13.1 miles and 26.2 miles that our city has to

offer.On race day you can look forward to:

A start/finish location at Centennial Olympic Park, easily accessible by numerous MARTA stations. A staged start where racers will be able to line up by anticipated finish times. A Mizuno Pacing Team ready to help you stride for stride to the finish line. 24 Hydration Stations along the course, starting at Mile 2 with plenty of water, Gatorade and supportive volunteers. 6 Cheering Zones and a course full of spectators cheering you through every mile.To enhance your race weekend we want you and your friends and family to visit the Health & Fitness Expo

at the Georgia Dome. You have two days, March 27 and 28 to pick up your

registration packet, and hear one of several notable national speakers

coming just to motivate you.I wish you strength and dedication

in the last few weeks of your training. Together with my race team,

we’ll be waiting for you at Centennial Olympic Park on March 29 for the

start of thethird annual ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon.Sharing in Strides,Victoria SeahornRace Director, ING Georgia Marathon & Half MarathonExecutive Director

“You do not bring the people to the marathon, you bring the marathon to the people”---Fred Lebow P.S. There is still time to encourage your fellow runners to join you at the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, click here to send them the registration information.

MissionTo

present a nationally recognized marathon attracting athletes of all

ages and abilities and promote health and fitness, while showcasing the

beauty and cultural diversity of Atlanta and it’s surrounding

communities. Vision

To produce what is recognized as the highest quality and most welcoming spring marathon in the SE US. To have the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon truly become a Southern Tradition, as evidenced by a long term repeat participant rate of over 50% To provide a positive volunteer opportunity and experience for all cultural constituencies of the City of Atlanta and its surrounding communities. To provide a vehicle for race participants to contribute to charities that have goals and principles which reinforce a healthy and active lifestyle.