Event Description
* We will be In-Person for 2021 *
Have you been dreaming of running Boston? Need to shave a few minutes off your time to get in? Looking for the perfect course to set a PR? Well, THIS is the event for you! Regardless if you want to run Boston or not!
We're racing in Johns Creek/Suwanee/Cumming and the course is a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop! Both the Full Marathon & Half Marathon are USATF certified. This means that the Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier (FYI a 1:26 in a Half Marathon was the time that qualified a seated position in the 2017 Peachtree Road Race.)
Event details and schedule
Event Cap is a total of 150 participants. In an effort to give the Marathoners the best shot at obtaining a spot, Half Marathon registration will open on April 1st.
Preview Pricing (through March 6th)
Full...$80
Early Registration (3/7 - 4/30)
Full...$85
Half...$60 (opens 4/1)
Regular Registration (5/1 - 7/31)
Full...$95
Half...$65
Last Chance Registration (8/1 - 9/4)
Full...$105
Half...$75
Race Day Registration (available if event cap has not been met)
Half...$85
Full...$115
Virtual Option
Half...$45
Full...$55
Virtual Race You can't qualify for Boston by doing a Virtual Race, but you can get some awesome swag! Register by August 29th to guarantee shirt & Size.
You'll submit your time by end of day on September 5th and we'll post your results for the Virtual Race. Shirts and medals are all mailed first thing after the weekend.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the virtual Boston Bound Marathon or Half!
Step 2
Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving! Download your downloadable custom bib!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #Bostonbound2021
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime anytime from September 1st until 9/5/2021 11:59 PM.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
In order to keep the race course thin, to provide everyone with plenty of time to finish, and to allow participants to get an early start; we will have three start times available.
The official start time for the event will be 6:30 AM, with additional waves at 6:00 AM & 5:30 AM.
Because of the extended time for traffic control, there will be a $5.00 fee for each additional 30 minutes you register for before the official start at 6:30 AM.
The earlier waves will also be limited in size to 50 participants each.
Register by August 29 to guarantee your shirt & size!
All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal!
The primary goal of this event is for everyone to GO FAST, but we'll have some great awards for everyone. Each race will have awards in the following categories:
- Top 3 Overall M/F
- Top 3 Master M/F
- Overall Grand Master (50+)
- Overall Sr. Grand Master (60+)
- Age Groups (M/F)19 & Under
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60-64
- 65-69
- 70-74
- 75+
Both the marathon and half marathon course is USATF certified, which means the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier. The number is: GA17053WC
You will also be able to use your times for Peachtree Qualification, or any pretty much any other race that requires a qualifying time.
Here's a link to the Boston Standards https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify
Here's a link to the Peachtree Qualifying Standards https://dynamix-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/atlantatrackcluborg/atlantatrackcluborg_547539165.pdf
Course
1 mile FLAT & FAST loop
Both the Half & Full are USATF certified...so the Full will be a Boston Qualifier
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1692753803 (the map shows 1.2, the extra .2 is to the Finish, not part of the 1-mile loop.
Timing:
Chip timed Start & Finish
Chip timed split every mile
Mile splits are displayed on timing clocks as you pass by the mile point...helping you keep on pace.
Entertainment
We realize that it might get a little repetitive running a 1 mile loop...so we'll have music & entertainment along the course to keep you going and entertained!
Course Cut Off
Because of the nature of the event, the course will close at 10:30 am (4 hour race time).
Notes when running:
1. Run the tangents...that means always run the shortest possible route.
2. If you want to walk or run slower, no problem...we just need you to run on the right so the faster participants can get through on the shortest path.
3. Remember...it's a one mile loop, with the .1 or .2 going from the lap count to the finish.
Make sure you have plenty of hydration to keep you going on your run!
More details coming
2 stations along the course (every 1/2 mile)
- 1 station with cups of water along with bananas & oranges
- 1 station with your (BYOB) personal aid (drinks & gel)...please make sure you drop your personal aid off in enough time before the Race Start! You may leave a drop bag as well if needed.
August 29 Last Day to Guarantee shirt & Size
September 5: Event Day!
- 5:30 AM - Race Day Check in Opens
- 5:30 AM - Wave 1 starts
- 6:00 AM - Wave 2 starts
- 6:30 AM - Races Start
- 10:30 AM - Course Closes
All participants will automatically qualify for 1 FREE entry into one of the 2021 Five Star Turkey Trots. See event website for details
Top finishers will also qualify for entry into the Five Star 5K/10K Championships to be held January 2, 2022
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
