2024 Callaway Gardens Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

• Marathon:- Run 26.2 Miles
• Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles

_ The 2024 Flowerfest Marathon/Half Marathon/5k at Callaway Gardens:

Enjoy the marathon and half marathon entirely within Callaway Resort & Gardens on one of the most beautiful courses that you'll ever run! Pass the Day Butterfly Center, Callaway Discovery Center, the Ida Cason Memorial Chapel, the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl and enjoy the gentle rolling hills. If you've never run at Callaway Gardens you've got a real treat coming to you!

START TIME: 7:30am EST

The 5K is around Robin Lake Beach- flat and very fast

Find out all that is happening at Callaway Resort & Gardens race weekend here

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Detailed race information will be sent out via email the week of the race and will be posted on the Facebook TriColumbusGa page.

Additional Information & Event Schedule:

We are excited to have you join us on March 2 for the first race of the Race Series at Callaway Resort & Gardens - Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k.  

Below you will find some important information about our race weekend.  

START TIME: Marathon & Half- Marathon at approximately 7:30AM.  The cut off for the Marathon/Half is 8 hours. 5k will start at approximately 8:15. 

PACKET PICK UP: **Race swag is not guaranteed for those who register on race day**

Packet pick up will take place at the Robin Lake Beach Pavillion through the entrance on Hwy 27.  

Friday 500pm-6pm

Saturday (race morning) from 6:00am-7:15am.  

LATE REGISTRATION: Athletes can register for late registration at either packet pick up. 

ENTRY: Please bring your race confirmation email for free entry into the gardens. Spectators just need to be accompanied by their racer.

RACE BIBS: Bibs must be worn on the front of your body and remain unfolded for proper timing and be visible at the finish.

MAPS and COURSE:  An online course map can be found here: tricolumbusga.com/race-maps

The Marathon is 2 loops of the half course.  

The 5k loops around Robin Lake Beach.

There will be lead and sag cyclists for each race and pacers for the marathon/half marathon in 15 min increments. 

Callaway Property Map 

AID STATIONS: There will be 6-7 aid stations along the half course approx 1.5-2 miles apart (marathon will pass by 2x).  Portapotties, Cerasport, water, gels, pickle juice, coke, pretzels/chips, etc will be available.  

AWARDS: Awards to top 3 finishers in the 5k, Half Marathon, and Marathon.  Age group awards 3 deep for 5k, Half Marathon, and Marathon.  Age groups by 10 years 3 deep (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, etc) - Finisher medals for all participants, for all races. Awards for the 5k will be at approximately 9:30am, Half Marathon at approx 11am, and the Marathon at approx 12:30/1pm. Awards times are subject to change based on average finish times.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:  Callaway Resort & Gardens offers a discount on any of their accommodations - Lodge & Spa, South Pine Cottages, Villas and the Mountain Creek Inn for participants.  Book today through - website link here- or call 1-844-512-3822

DIRECTIONS: From Atlanta take I-85 south to I-185. Take I-185 south to exit 42 (Hwy 27). Go left on Hwy 27 to Pine Mountain. Go one mile past Pine Mountain on Hwy 27 to Callaway Gardens beach entrance on your right. The Mountain Creek Inn is one mile past the beach entrance on Hwy 27 on your left.

VOLUNTEERS: If you or know someone who wants to volunteer for our event we would love to have you.  Check us out on Facebook or contact us via email at [email protected] 

SPONSORS: We couldn't make this weekend happen without our sponsors.  Thank you to.... 

Callaway Resort & Gardens https://www.callawaygardens.com/

WRBL News and Weather http://wrbl.com/category/weather/

Brickyard Bike Co

Multisport Athletics http://www.multisportathletics.com/

CrossFit CSG https://crossfitcsg.com/

Refunds (Effective 2017): We do not offer refunds for races.  With supporting documentation and under extreme circumstances you may contact [email protected] to see if a deferral is possible.

Weather:  In the event of inclement weather…There are no “rain dates” for TriColumbusGA events. If the weather conditions are hazardous, Race Management has the right to change, eliminate parts of the course, or delay up to a point. However, if it is deemed to dangerous to race, the event will be canceled and there will be no refunds. Of course, since we are athletes ourselves, we will do everything in our power to have the event, but your safety is of our utmost concern.

On behalf of TriColumbusGA and Callaway Resort & Gardens we look forward to welcoming you!

Bundle up,

Joanne Cogle 

Race Director