Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta

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.

We are racing in Johns Creek on Johns Creek Pkwy and the course features a 1-mile, super flat and super fast loop, making it ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The Full Marathon is USATF certified, making it a Boston Qualifier.

This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race.

To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 175 participants.

We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups.

Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day.

 

VOLUNTEERS FOR I'M BOUND FOR BOSTON RECEIVE FIVE (5) FREE RACES. (Volunteers must sign up on the volunteer page

Event details and schedule

Regular Registration: (ends 08/29):

-Marathon: $95
-Half Marathon: $65
-Virtual Races: $45

Late Registration: (ends 09/05):

-Marathon: $105
-Half Marathon: $75

Race Day Registration:

-Marathon: $115
-Half Marathon: $85

*All participants registered by 08/27 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.

Cheer Crew!

Looking to come out and cheer on your participant?  

 

The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon athletes would love to have you at the race as part of the Cheer Crew! Being a member of the Cheer Crew is completely FREE and is a fun way to support your athlete on race day.

Cheer Crew members are encouraged to bring a table to set up your athlete’s personal aid station, along with chairs so you can sit, relax, and enjoy the race atmosphere. Most importantly, bring your energy and enthusiasm—make plenty of noise and help motivate runners as they pass by!

When you register as a Cheer Crew member, you will have the option to purchase an official “Cheer Crew” shirt to show your support.

Registering also helps us estimate how many noise makers to have available so we can make the course as lively and encouraging as possible.

Join the Cheer Crew and help create an unforgettable race day experience for the athletes!

Event Schedule

August 27:       

• Last Day to Guarantee shirt & Size

Sept 5:       

• Early Packet Pickup...4:00 - 6:00 pm - race site

Sept 6:  Event Day! 

• 5:30 AM - Race Day Check in Opens
• 5:30 AM - Wave 1 starts
• 6:00 AM - Wave 2 starts
• 6:30 AM - Races Start
• 10:30 AM - Course Closes

Virtual Running - How it works & Link for Time Submission

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the virtual Boston Bound Marathon or Half!

Step 2

Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!  Download your downloadable custom bib!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to social distance & be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #BostonBound2024

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until 11:59 PM raceday.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.

 

 

Wave Start Times

In order to keep the race course thin, providing everyone with plenty of time to finish, and to allow participants to get an early start; we will have three start times available.

The official start time for the event will be 6:30 AM, with additional waves at 6:00 AM & 5:30 AM.

Because of the extended time for traffic control, there will be a $5.00 fee for each additional 30 minutes you register for before the official start at 6:30 AM. 

Anyone registering for the 5:30 or 6:00 am waves MUST pick up their bib and swag at Early Packet Pickup the day before the race.

The earlier waves will also be limited in size to 50 participants each.

Awards & Goodies

 

 

 

Register by August 24 to guarantee your shirt & size!

 

 

All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal!

The primary goal of this event is for everyone to GO FAST, but we'll have some great awards for everyone.  Each race will have awards in the following categories:

• Top 3 Overall M/F
• Top 3 Master M/F
• Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+)
• Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Master (60+)
• Age Groups (M/F)19 & Under
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75+

Boston Qualifying

Both the marathon and half marathon course is USATF certified, which means the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier.  The number is:  GA17053WC

You will also be able to use your times for Peachtree Qualification, or almost any other race that requires a qualifying time.

Here's a link to the Boston Standards   https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify

Course & Timing Details

Course
1 mile FLAT & FAST loop
Both the Half & Full are USATF certified...so the Full will be a Boston Qualifier
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1692753803     (the map shows 1.2, the extra .2  is to the Finish, not part of the 1-mile loop.

 

Click here for USATF Ceritificate & Map

 

Timing:

Chip timed Start & Finish
Chip timed split every mile
Mile splits are displayed on timing clocks as you pass by the mile point...helping you keep on pace.

Entertainment

 We realize that it might get a little repetitive running a 1 mile loop...so we'll have music & entertainment along the course to keep you going and motivated!

Course Cut Off

Because of the nature of the event, the course will close at 10:30 am (4 hour race time).

 

Notes when running:

1. Run the tangents...that means always run the shortest possible route.

2.  If you want to walk or run slower, no problem...we just need you to run on the right so the faster participants can get through on the shortest path.

3.  Remember...it's a one mile loop, with the .1 or .2 going from the lap count to the finish.

Aid Stations

Make sure you have plenty of hydration to keep you going on your run!  We will have water, a gatorade-type drink & bananas.

2 stations along the course (every 1/2 mile)

• 1 station with cups of water along with bananas.
• 1 station with your (Bring Your Own) personal aid (drinks & gel)  Please make sure you drop your personal aid off in enough time before the Race Start!  You may leave a drop bag as well if needed.  Aid Station tables will be set up according to bib numbers.

 

Five Star Turkey Trot

All participants will automatically qualify for 1 FREE entry into one of the 2025 Five Star Turkey Trots.  See event website for details.

Top finishers will also qualify for entry into the Five Star 5K/10KHalf Championships to be held January, 2026.

Refunds, Transfers, & Deferments

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

Packet Pickup

We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race.  If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.