Area 13.1 Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

Location: Roswell, GA; 9135 Willeo Road, 30075
Type: RUN

At a glance

Experience an "out of this world" night half marathon on a flat, fast course in Roswell, featuring an alien medal and a lively finish.

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Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

The Area 13.1 Half Marathon invites you to an "Out of this World" night race experience in Roswell, GA. Recently voted a top half marathon, this event features a remarkably flat and fast two-loop course along the Chattahoochee River and boardwalks. Runners will enjoy a lively atmosphere with a DJ, food trucks, and vendors, culminating in an "alien head" finisher medal and a coveted tri-blend shirt. It's a unique opportunity for a personal best under the stars.

What to expect

Run a flat, fast two-loop course along the river and boardwalks at night.
Enjoy a lively finish line atmosphere with a DJ, food trucks, and vendors.
Receive an "alien head" medal, a tri-blend shirt, and a free beer for those 21+.

Standout details

"Out of this World" night race
Voted "BEST Half Marathon in GA"
Flat & fast course (240 ft elevation)
Unique alien head finisher medal

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 15, 7:00 PM EDT · From $39.00
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 3:04 AM EDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 15, 7:00 PM EDT · From $69.90
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 15, 7:00 PM EDT · From $69.90
Opens Sep 29, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option

Out Of This World 10K- Virtual
Sat, Aug 15, 7:00 PM EDT · From $44.00
Opens Sep 29, 2025, 9:52 PM EDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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The course

From the organizer

AREA 13.1 Half Marathon is an Out of this World Running Event. 13.1 is a night race in Roswell, GA. One of the most popular courses to run in the State of Georgia. Recently voted 2024 BEST Half Marathon in GA and TOP 50 in the USA by HalfMarathons.net !! The course is OUT OF THIS WORLD FLAT & FAST with a total elevation gain of the Half marathon at 240 feet, All finishers will receive an awesome alien head medal that will make your head SPIN , coveted Area 13.1 tri blend shirt that will be your new GO TO SHIRT, and for runners 21 and over a free beer donated by Gate City Brewing Company. Come for the run and stay for the FUN !! Live -DJ - Food trucks- Vendors- Gate City Brewing Company !!

NEW 13.1 COURSE for 2026- Due to Riverside Park being under construction for renovations until July of 2027.. For 2026 the race will start and finish from Chattahoochee Nature Center. Unfortunately due to size constraints in 2026 there will only be a half marathon and that will be limited to 1500 half marathon runners. The 10k and 5K along with the 13.1 will return in 2027 when we go back to the newly renovated Riverside Park. The course can be found under the "Course" tab. This will be a fast, flat, and fun two-loop course along the river and boardwalks, featuring only 240 feet of elevation gain!

Sorry, no jog strollers or pets will be allowed on the race course. Headlamps or running lights are a must have and HIGHLY suggested to all runners, as there are some dark spots along the course. The race starts at 7pm and it gets dark at 8:45 ish. All participants will have 3 hours 45 min to complete this race. The Finish Line WILL CLOSE at 11pm .

AREA 13.1 Time Limit: All participants will have 3 hours 45 min (17:00 min per mile pace) to complete this race.

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