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Running in Atlanta
GA

Running in Atlanta

Southern hospitality on a fast fall course

About running in Atlanta

Atlanta has a passionate running community and a growing race calendar. The Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon in November takes runners through neighborhoods across the city. The Peachtree Road Race on July 4th is the largest 10K in the world with over 60,000 participants, making Atlanta one of the most active running cities in the South. The fall weather makes October and November ideal racing conditions. Atlanta has many running clubs and groups for all lelels of runner. Get your search started below with some popular running groups.

Notable races

Some of the biggest and best races in Atlanta.

Popular Running groups

Popular run clubs and running groups in Atlanta.

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Upcoming races in Atlanta

Races within 50 miles. Powered by RunSignup.

147 races found within 50 miles of Atlanta

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Nov 7, 2026

Always Riding 5k

Closed
📍College Park, GA
5K
Big Door Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k
Nov 7, 2026

Big Door Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Open
📍White, GA
💰From $30
5K
Breaking the Barriers 5K
Nov 7, 2026

Breaking the Barriers 5K

Open
📍Dawsonville, GA
💰From $30
5K
CV Classic for Peachtree Middle School
Nov 7, 2026

CV Classic for Peachtree Middle School

Open
📍Dunwoody, GA
💰From $25
5K
DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026
Nov 7, 2026

DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026

Closed
📍Lawrenceville, GA
5K
Eagle Glide 5k and Fun Run
Nov 7, 2026

Eagle Glide 5k and Fun Run

Open
📍Roswell, GA
💰From $15
5K
Every Color Matters Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk
Nov 7, 2026

Every Color Matters Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Open
📍Atlanta, GA
💰From $50
5K
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Dacula, GA (45)
Nov 7, 2026

Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Dacula, GA (45)

Open
📍Dacula, GA
💰From $30
5K10KHalf Marathon
Health, Hope & Heroes 5K Walk/Run and Kids' Fun Run
Nov 7, 2026

Health, Hope & Heroes 5K Walk/Run and Kids' Fun Run

Open
📍Johns Creek, GA
💰From $15
5K1 Miles
HGF's 14th Annual 5K Run & Walk for Kids' Growth - Atlanta
Nov 7, 2026

HGF's 14th Annual 5K Run & Walk for Kids' Growth - Atlanta

Open
📍Atlanta, GA
💰From $5
5K3 Miles
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