The Carrollton Half Marathon will take place on September 21 and will feature a few updates for the race’s fifth running.
“The 2024 Carrollton Half Marathon is almost here and none of this would be possible without the full support from the City of Carrollton,” said Race Director and SoleRoots Running Co. owner, Tyler Woodard. “This year’s race offers a new route, a new participant tracking feature that will enhance the runner and spectator experience and a new runner expo where participants can pick up their race number and visit with local vendors.With more than 600 runners, this year’s race is our first ever sell-out and we could not be more excited!”
The Half Marathon’s 13.1-mile course starts at Adamson Square, then takes runners through the city and along the shaded, rolling hills of the GreenBelt. This year’s course includes a new section that is intended to make the course slightly easier and showcase more of Carrollton’s scenery. Organizers also removed some turns near the end of the route and moved the finish line down the hill on Bradley Street by more than 100 feet. Runners will enjoy music and food at the Amp after crossing the finish line.
“Tanner Health is excited to sponsor this premier event for the fifth year,” said Tonya Fulks, outreach operations manager for Tanner Health’s Get Healthy, Live Well. “The City of Carrollton and the West Georgia Track Club do a wonderful job hosting and organizing this event year after year. We’re grateful to work alongside them to make our region thrive as a happy, healthy community.”
The new packet pickup expo will be held at the Depot on Bradley the day before the race, September 20, from 12 – 6pm.
Individual or relay team registration includes a Carrollton Half Marathon t-shirt, finisher’s medal and free food and drink tickets for the post-race festivities. The West Georgia Track Club will award cash prizes to the first, second and third place overall male and female runners, who will also receive a commemorative gift. First place male and female in the Masters category will be presented with a commemorative gift and plaque. The top three in each age group and top three teams in the relay categories will receive a commemorative gift. All finishers will be given a finisher’s medal. Also new in 2024, participants this year who ran the first four races will receive a one-of-a-kind fifth year pin.
Athletes with a disability interested in participating in the race should email [email protected] to discuss what accommodations can be made based on the runner’s specific needs.
The half marathon’s start time is 7:15 a.m. and will be held rain or shine.
Go to runsignup.com/Race/GA/Carrollton/CarrolltonHalfMarathon to register and for more information. All race proceeds benefit the Carrollton GreenBelt.
