Atlanta Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
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2026 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash
The event takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Center Parc Stadium, 755 Hank Aaron Dr, Atlanta GA 30315. It offers multiple distances across a single event day and includes an awards ceremony.
Distances and age requirements:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - ages 14 and older
- 5K - ages 8 and older
- Mile - ages 6 and older
- Dash - ages 6 and under
Entry fees change by registration period. The lowest listed entry amounts are $90 for the half marathon and $40 for the 5K, with higher fees applied later; the listed final price at race number pickup is $140 for the half marathon and $55 for the 5K. Registration opens Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Participant items vary by distance. Half and 5K registrants receive a long sleeved adidas Performance tee and a medal. Mile and Dash participants receive a race medal and a beanie.
Course and on-course services are specified for each distance. Time limits are provided: half marathon 3 hours 30 minutes, 5K 1 hour 15 minutes, and mile 25 minutes. Half marathon aid stations are at miles 2, 4, 6.3, 8.5, and 10.5, with Honey Stinger gels at miles 4 and 8. The 5K includes a hydration point at 1.75 miles. For safety, pets and wheeled conveyances are not permitted on the course and headphones are strongly discouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
