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

14'

Elevation Loss

15'

Max Elevation

1,157'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.8%

Also Offers

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USATF Certified Course

GA18076WC · Expires 2028 · Boston Mini Marathon

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

Course Map

1 other map for this race

    Historical Performance

    Median Finish

    2:15:28

    10:20/mi

    Winning Time

    1:19:59

    6:06/mi

    Finishers (2025)

    78

    States Represented

    12 / 50

    Gender Split

    41% Female59% Male

    Finish Time Distribution

    1:154:50

    FASTER 25%

    1:56:28

    MEDIAN

    2:15:28

    SLOWER 25%

    2:46:31

    Average runner age: 38

    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

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