Runningman Festival
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Rome, GA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location
- Rome, Georgia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
Whether you’re aiming for a classic 5k or pushing yourself to conquer a 50k, our race offers traditional distances with a unique twist. You have a full 8 hours to hit your goal, and each distance earns you a medal to mark your achievement.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Location
0 Gore Springs Rd. SE, Rome, GA, 30161
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
1 year running
~141 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
4 timing sources
runners from 31 states
winner 1:30:20
typical high 82°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
64°
Afternoon (High)
82°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Runningman Festival?
The Runningman Festival is held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Runningman Festival take place?
It takes place in Rome, Georgia.
What distances does the Runningman Festival offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Runningman Festival course flat and good for a PR?
The Runningman Festival is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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