Publix Atlanta Half Marathon 2026
Atlanta Track Club's flagship spring half marathon, with a downtown finish and big-race energy.
Course Highlights
- Atlanta Track Club's flagship spring race
- Rolling, hilly course through the city
- Downtown finish with big-race crowd energy
- Large, well-organized field with strong club support
Race Day Conditions
Hilly course — train on hills and conserve energy on the climbs.
Cool — ideal racing conditions for most runners.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
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How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the hilly road course in Atlanta, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Hilly half marathon strategy
Build hill strength and practice controlled climbing effort instead of forcing flat-road pace uphill.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 53°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
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