Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival
Boston, GA's Mini-Marathon offers a charming rural loop with a festive community atmosphere.
Race Date
Oct 31, 2026
Location
Boston, GA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Georgia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 3,686
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival, first run in 2002 and now in its 17th year, invites runners to experience the charm of rural Georgia. Starting and finishing in downtown Boston, the 21.1km course winds through picturesque farmland, offering a refreshing taste of country air.
This paved, certified course presents a gentle challenge with rolling hills, culminating in a final uphill push to the finish line. Aid stations are well-placed every 2.5 miles, with additional porta-potties along the route. Runners can expect healthy recovery foods and drinks post-race.
The event is more than just a race; it's a community celebration. Runners and spectators alike can enjoy a festival atmosphere featuring food, drinks, and genuine southern hospitality, making it a memorable autumn event for participants from approximately 4 states.
Race-provided description
The Boston Mini Marathon and 5K races are certified and professionally timed. They start in downtown Boston, wind through our farm land community and out into the fresh October country air. The entire route is paved, lined with refreshment stands every 2.5 miles and porta-potties at miles 2, 5, 7, and 11. The rolling hills are not extreme, though the final stretch can be a nice uphill challenge. At the finish line are healthy eats and drinks for each participant designed to speed your recovery. After that, roam around the downtown area and enjoy the festival of food, drinks and family-style southern hospitality!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
118 E Jefferson St., Boston, GA, 31626
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.8%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
GA18076WC · Boston Mini Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout7517 years running
~89 finishers a year
growing or steady
18% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 4 states
winner 1:15:45
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 3,686 finishers actually crossed the line across 17 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
3,686
Median time
2:09:39
Latest turnout
136
States
13
Turnout by year
2014–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival?
The Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival take place?
It takes place in Boston, Georgia.
What distances does the Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K.
Is the Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival course flat and good for a PR?
The Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival?
HalfRuns has finish records for 3,686 runners who have completed the Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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