Atlanta Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
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2026 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day events
The 2026 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile and Dash takes place Thursday, November 26, 2026, with the start and finish outside Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta (755 Hank Aaron Dr SE). The course passes through Atlanta neighborhoods including Summerhill and Grant Park.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles) : ages 14 and older
- 5K : ages 8 and older
- Mile : ages 6 and older
- Dash : ages 6 and under
The half marathon has aid stations at miles 2, 4, 6.3, 8.5 and 10.5; Honey Stinger gels are available at miles 4 and 8. The 5K has a hydration point near 1.75 miles. Course time limits are published: half marathon 3 hours 30 minutes, 5K 1 hour 15 minutes, mile 25 minutes. Headphones are strongly discouraged.
Registration opens November 27, 2025. Half marathon pricing ranges from $90 early registration to $150 at race number pickup; 5K pricing ranges from $40 to $55. Number pickup takes place at Atlantic Station on dates before the event; limited complimentary parking is available there.
Event swag and services include long sleeved adidas performance tees and medals for half and 5K participants, medals and beanies for mile and dash entrants, a Fuel the Future Charity Wave option with a $250 registration of which $200 supports Kilometer Kids, a Pace Team with a range of target finish paces, and race photos provided by MarathonFoto with one free photo per participant. Timing uses a MYLAPS ThinTag on the back of the bib. Awards use gun time for overall results and net time for age group results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
