Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
Race Date
Nov 26, 2026
Location
Atlanta, GA
Quick facts
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 1M run | kids run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 133,762
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
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Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.04 m
Separation
1.6%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
GA25082WC · Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9225 years running
~4,731 finishers a year
shrinking
34% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 34 states
winner 1:07:46
typical high 58°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
41°
Afternoon (High)
58°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 133,762 finishers actually crossed the line across 25 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
133,762
Median time
2:13:44
Latest turnout
3,852
States
51
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon?
The Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon is held on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Where does the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Atlanta, Georgia.
What distances does the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 1M run | kids run.
Is the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 133,762 runners who have completed the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon.
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