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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta

Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta

Race Date

Sep 6, 2026

Location

Johns Creek, GA

The Experience

Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you. We are racing in Johns Creek on Johns Creek Pkwy and the course features a 1-mile, super flat and super fast loop, making it ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The Full Marathon is USATF certified, making it a Boston Qualifier. This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race. To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 175 participants. We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups. Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day.   VOLUNTEERS FOR I'M BOUND FOR BOSTON RECEIVE FIVE (5) FREE RACES. (Volunteers must sign up on the volunteer page.)

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Start Time

6:30 AM

Giveaway

Awesome Race Shirt

Start Location

4030 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA, 30024

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

+0.16 m

Separation

2.3%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 MilesHalf Marathon-530 am StartHalf Marathon-600 am StartMarathon-530 am StartMarathon-600 am Start

USATF Certified Course

GA17054WC · Boston Bound Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

66°

Afternoon (High)

83°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.2"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

72%

Humidity

Race Photos

Historical Finish Time Distribution

688 finishers across 8 years

1:104:50

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