FAQ
What is #runtheatl?
A 14 ish -mile journey or so around the southwest area of Atlanta.
When is this year’s #runtheatl?
Sun. Jan 15, 2023 8:00am – Check-in begins at 7:00am
How do I get to the start of the race?/ Where do I park
Registration begins BEHIND Best End Brewing (1036 White Street SW, 30310)
The front door will not be open. Click for map.
Do not go to Wild Heaven Brewery or Monday Night Brewing.
Lots of free parking,
Registration and the finish line will be behind Best End Brewing. The Brewery is supposed to be open by 7 am, but it may not be, so if you need a bathroom that early, the nearest bathroom is still Krispy Kreme open at 5:30 am at 633 Evans St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.
Train-You can also take MARTA to West End Station. From there, you can walk .5 miles to the Registration/Info area.
Get Dropped Off- Use Lyft or Uber to bring you.
What if I can’t finish and want to drop out?
You can drop out at any time. Please report back to event organizers to let them know that you are a DNF. We suggest taking a Lyft or Uber back. Or, have Lyft take you to the nearest MARTA station, then take MARTA to West End Station. From there you can walk back to the finish area behind Monday Night Garage.
Will I be timed?
You will receive a race number. You will NOT receive a timing chip. We will start the “official event clock” at the start of the event. We will mark your finisher time down when you complete the course.
Will there be water, snacks, bathrooms, or fuel of any kind?
You are 100% responsible for your own well-being. Pack LOTS of hydration and nutrition.
There are many restaurants and gas stations along the route. However, we are not in a relationship with those places and do not guarantee that if they are open, they will serve disgustingly sweaty runners, etc.
It’s a big city. You are a big person. Do your best to get what you need to survive and thrive.
Will I get a shirt, a medal, or any other prizes?
You will receive a delicious free beer upon finishing. There may be other fun prizes.
If you don’t drink beer, we can provide you with a different beverage.
Where’s the course map?
Directions will be available on Sunday morning. We also flag important turns, although just because you don’t see flags, it doesn’t mean you are going the wrong way.
Important Suggestions
- Read directions AHEAD of where you are going. Don’t just read what’s next. Read the next 2-3 things ahead, it will make your journey easier.
- Be respectful EVERYWHERE you go. We are guests of our fair city. You will come across all kinds of people, homes, businesses, etc. Act as a good guest as you would in someone’s home. Be polite and take all your trash with you.
- Shoes: You will be on streets, dirt, rocks, and gravel. One pair of your favorite light trail shoes should do it. You will NOT need a shoe with large lugs, as mud is minimal.
- Bring a fully charged phone with a battery backup.
- Bring cash, debit cards, and/or other forms of barter. This is for acquiring additional nutrition and hydration along your way on the course.
- Using the Google Map function on your phone will be essential on race day in helping find landmarks and points to cross reference along the way.
- Run with a buddy, two heads can be better than one to keep you on course. Also, if you run with a buddy, one can keep phone off until first phone runs out of battery. Then have a fresh phone when the first runs out.
- DO NOT PUT ON HEADPHONES. You will need to pay attention to your surroundings at all times. Be aware of other people and moving vehicles.
- Carry enough nutrition and liquid that can carry you through long stretches on a hot day.
- Download the Lyft and Uber application to your phone. These services are cheaper than a taxi and can be ordered from almost anywhere in Atlanta. You can use Lyft or Uber to pick you up if you decide to leave the race at any time. Just make your way to an actual street somewhere. The link provided actually has free rides attached to it if are a new customer.
- Call 911 if you are hurt or have any kind of emergency.
- If you are going to DNF for any reason, please come back to the start, turn in your bib, and let us know.
- This is not a Peachtree Road Race qualifier or a Boston Marathon qualifier.
- If someone asks what you are doing on your route, just say “Out for a jog!” (This is not a Matt B. Davis Race).