Carrollton Half Marathon

Carrollton Half Marathon

Race Date

Sep 26, 2026

Location

Carrollton, GA

The Experience

Lucky Number Seven:  The Carrollton Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay The AMP, Carrollton, GA

DON'T GET LEFT AT THE STARTING LINE! The Carrollton Half Marathon has become a local legend, one of Georgia's premier half marathons, and this race sells out every single year. We have a firm runner cap to keep the course scenic and safe—once the spots are gone, they are gone! Register early to lock in your spot, your shirt size, and the best pricing. 

Experience the magic of seeing the sun peek over Lake Carroll as you tackle our scenic 13.1-mile course. With a route that winds through the heart of the city and finishes on a glorious, flat stretch of roadway, this is a race designed for a "strong finish" with great spectators bringing you home every step of the way. 

Why This Isn't Just Another Race The Course: Start and finish in the historic Adamson Square. You’ll glide past the water and through the shaded, rolling hills of the Carrollton GreenBelt.

The Vibe: We don't just hand you a medal and send you home. Our post-race atmosphere features music, entertainment, and a food & drink spread that makes those 13.1 miles feel like a warm-up for the party.

The Swag: Every runner (individual or relay) gets the "Goodie Trio": a premium Carrollton Half Marathon t-shirt, a heavy-duty finisher’s medal, and those all-important tickets for free food and drinks.

The Cause: Every step you take benefits The Carrollton Greenbelt and The Community Foundation of West Georgia. This foundation helps fund many projects in the Carrollton and Carroll County area.

New for Year 7: The Corral Start! To make your race morning smoother, safer than ever, and to account for an expanded race field, we are introducing Starting Corrals! No more weaving through crowds or dodging elbows in the first mile. 

How it works: When you register, you’ll provide your Expected Finish Time. We will then group you with other runners of a similar pace. Your bib will display your assigned corral (A, B, C, etc.), ensuring that everyone starts with plenty of "elbow room" and can find their rhythm immediately. Whether you’re a sub-90-minute speedster or a steady-paced scenic cruiser, you’ll have the perfect spot at the start line! Race Day Schedule 7:00 am: National Anthem (Get ready for Goosebumps) 7:10 am: Push Chair Start 7:15 am: Official Race Start 9:45 am: Post-Race Fun at the finish line and awards 10:45 am: Race course officially closes

Accessibility & Inclusivity We believe everyone belongs on the course. If you are an athlete with a disability or special needs, please reach out to us at info@solerootsracing.com. We’d love to chat about how we can make your race day seamless and spectacular.  Description The Half Marathon’s 13.1-mile course starts at Adamson Square and then takes runners through the city, past Lake Carroll, and along the shaded, rolling hills of the Carrollton GreenBelt. The route finishes back at Adamson Square with a festival featuring music, entertainment, food, and drinks. Individual or relay team registration includes a Carrollton Half Marathon t-shirt, finisher’s medal, and free food and drink tickets for the post-race festivities. Awards SoleRoots Running Co. will present awards for the half-marathon. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall Male and Female runners. They will also receive a commemorative gift. The top three males and females in the Masters category will be presented with a commemorative gift. The top 3 in each age group and the top 3 teams in the relay categories will receive the commemorative gift as a prize. All finishers will be given a Finisher’s medal.*

Overall Male and Female 1st - $500, commemorative plaque and gift 2nd - $200, commemorative plaque and gift 3rd - $100, commemorative plaque and gift Overall Masters Male and Female 1st - Commemorative gift 2nd - Commemorative gift 3rd - Commemorative gift Age Group Top 3 Age Group 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Custom Carrollton 1/2 Marathon double insulated water bottle (14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) Top 3 Relay Teams Overall Male - Commemorative gift Overall Female - Commemorative gift  Overall Co-ed - Commemorative gift Rain or shine, we run. Check our weather and refund policies for the nitty-gritty details. Ready to claim your spot at the start line?

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Start Time

7:15 AM

Giveaway

Participant Shirt (unisex sizing)

Start Location

119 Bradley Street, Carrollton, GA, 30117

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.95 m

Separation

0.7%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

GA24041WC · Expires 2034 · Carrollton 1/2 Marathon V2

Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:11:50

10:04/mi

Winning Time

1:06:27

5:04/mi

Finishers (2025)

473

States Represented

14 / 50

Gender Split

46% Female54% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:053:45

FASTER 25%

1:55:05

MEDIAN

2:11:50

SLOWER 25%

2:31:16

Average runner age: 37

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

61°

Afternoon (High)

80°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

69%

Humidity

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