Carrollton Half Marathon
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon 2-4 Person Relay (price per relay team member) · Half Marathon Wheelchair/Pushchair
From the Organizer
Lucky Number Seven:
The Carrollton Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay
The AMP, Carrollton, GA
DON'T GET LEFT AT THE STARTING LINE!
The Carrollton Half Marathon has become a local legend, one of Georgia's premier half marathons, and this race sells out every single year. We have a firm runner cap to keep the course scenic and safe—once the spots are gone, they are gone! Register early to lock in your spot, your shirt size, and the best pricing.
Experience the magic of seeing the sun peek over Lake Carroll as you tackle our scenic 13.1-mile course. With a route that winds through the heart of the city and finishes on a glorious, flat stretch of roadway, this is a race designed for a "strong finish" with great spectators bringing you home every step of the way.
Why This Isn't Just Another Race
The Course: Start and finish in the historic Adamson Square. You’ll glide past the water and through the shaded, rolling hills of the Carrollton GreenBelt.
The Vibe: We don't just hand you a medal and send you home. Our post-race atmosphere features music, entertainment, and a food & drink spread that makes those 13.1 miles feel like a warm-up for the party.
The Swag: Every runner (individual or relay) gets the "Goodie Trio": a premium Carrollton Half Marathon t-shirt, a heavy-duty finisher’s medal, and those all-important tickets for free food and drinks.
The Cause:
Every step you take benefits The Carrollton Greenbelt and The Community Foundation of West Georgia. This foundation helps fund many projects in the Carrollton and Carroll County area.
New for Year 7: The Corral Start!
To make your race morning smoother, safer than ever, and to account for an expanded race field, we are introducing Starting Corrals! No more weaving through crowds or dodging elbows in the first mile.
How it works: When you register, you’ll provide your Expected Finish Time. We will then group you with other runners of a similar pace. Your bib will display your assigned corral (A, B, C, etc.), ensuring that everyone starts with plenty of "elbow room" and can find their rhythm immediately. Whether you’re a sub-90-minute speedster or a steady-paced scenic cruiser, you’ll have the perfect spot at the start line!
Race Day Schedule
7:00 am: National Anthem (Get ready for Goosebumps)
7:10 am: Push Chair Start
7:15 am: Official Race Start
9:45 am: Post-Race Fun at the finish line and awards
10:45 am: Race course officially closes
Accessibility & Inclusivity
We believe everyone belongs on the course. If you are an athlete with a disability or special needs, please reach out to us at info@solerootsracing.com. We’d love to chat about how we can make your race day seamless and spectacular.
Description
The Half Marathon’s 13.1-mile course starts at Adamson Square and then takes runners through the city, past Lake Carroll, and along the shaded, rolling hills of the Carrollton GreenBelt. The route finishes back at Adamson Square with a festival featuring music, entertainment, food, and drinks. 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.
Awards
SoleRoots Running Co. will present awards for the half-marathon. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall Male and Female runners. They will also receive a commemorative gift. The top three males and females in the Masters category will be presented with a commemorative gift. The top 3 in each age group and the top 3 teams in the relay categories will receive the commemorative gift as a prize. All finishers will be given a Finisher’s medal.*
Overall Male and Female
1st - $500, commemorative plaque and gift
2nd - $200, commemorative plaque and gift
3rd - $100, commemorative plaque and gift
Overall Masters Male and Female
1st - Commemorative gift
2nd - Commemorative gift
3rd - Commemorative gift
Age Group Top 3
Age Group 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Custom Carrollton 1/2 Marathon double insulated water bottle
(14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
Top 3 Relay Teams
Overall Male - Commemorative gift
Overall Female - Commemorative gift
Overall Co-ed - Commemorative gift
Rain or shine, we run. Check our weather and refund policies for the nitty-gritty details.
Ready to claim your spot at the start line?
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Carrollton Half Marathon?
- Carrollton Half Marathon is a running event held in Carrollton, GA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Carrollton Half Marathon?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Carrollton, GA at 119 Bradley Street, Carrollton, GA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Carrollton Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Carrollton Half Marathon
Sep 26, 2026