The Race 2027 10-Year Anniversary Homecoming
Updated
Saturday, October 2, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in East Point (2323 Sylvan Road). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $30 to $70.
Course and race notes
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In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, October 2
2027 · in 329 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathon
Price
$30 to $70
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Oct 1, 2027
Opened Nov 27, 2026
Race day in East Point
Weather
79° / 61°F
Typical high and low for October 2, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport, GA (4.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:31 AM – 7:22 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:00 AM start is 31 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
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.6 mi away.
Places to eat
- Arden's Garden quick bite0.3 mi
- Wing Lover quick bite0.5 mi
- Pizza Hut restaurant0.6 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Oct 1
Where to stay
26 within 3 mi64 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Travel Inn Atlanta
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Courtyard Atlanta Airport North/Virginia Avenue
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: TownePlace Suites Atlanta Airport North
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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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.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.