Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta
Updated
Sunday, September 5, 2027, first start 5:30 AM, in Johns Creek (4030 Johns Creek Pkwy). Distances: Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $45 to $75.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, September 5
2027 · in 302 days
Start time
5:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
Half marathonMarathon
Price
$45 to $75
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Sep 5, 2027
Opened Dec 1, 2026
Race day in Johns Creek
Weather
85° / 63°F
Typical high and low for September 5, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cumming 2N, GA (11.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 7:59 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The 5:30 AM start is 102 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
78 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Toscana Italian Kitchen & Bar restaurant0.1 mi
- La Cazuela restaurant0.1 mi
- Bukharaa restaurant0.2 mi
- Subway quick bite0.2 mi
23 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Sep 4
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)5 within 3 mi8 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 3 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 9 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: SpringHill Suites Atlanta Suwanee
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
See all places to stay near Johns Creek, GA ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
Getting there
- PDKDeKalb Peachtree Airport16 miFlights arriving Sep 4 into PDK ↗
- ATLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport34 miFlights arriving Sep 4 into ATL ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Airports from OurAirports, straight-line distance. Flights open on Google Flights.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.