Tartan Trot 5K/10K Road Race
Updated
Saturday, February 6, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Atlanta (1978 Mt Vernon Road). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $20 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after December 31.
Course and race notes
On February 6th, 2027, an anticipated 1,000 runners will gather to the sound of bagpipes to compete in the 21st Annual Tartan Trot 5K/10K race.
The Tartan Trot features two full loop “Peachtree qualifying” races that start and end at Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church! Virtual options available for the 5K and 10K.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, February 6
2027 · in 91 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$20 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Feb 6 (in 91 days)
Opened Aug 31, 2026
Race day in Atlanta
Weather
54° / 34°F
Typical high and low for February 6, with a 37% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Atlanta Peachtree Airport, GA (5.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:31 AM – 6:11 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 29 minutes after sunrise.
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
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Feb 5
Where to stay
23 within 3 mi36 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Residence Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center/Dunwoody
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Staybridge Suites Atlanta - Perimeter Center East
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: AC Hotel Atlanta Perimeter Center
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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