Callaway Gardens Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k

• Callaway Gardens Marathon:- Run 26.2 Miles
• Callaway Gardens Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
• Callaway Gardens 5k Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• Kids Fun Run:- Kids Run

_ 2016 Callaway Gardens Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k:

Enjoy the marathon and half marathon entirely within Callaway Gardens on one of the most beautiful courses that you'll ever run! Pass the Day Butterfly Center, Callaway Discovery Center, Sibley Horticultural Center, the Ida Cason Memorial Chapel, the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl and Mr Cason's Vegetable Garden and enjoy the gentle rolling hills. If you've never run at Callaway Gardens you've got a real treat coming to you!
The 5K is around Robin Lake - flat and very fast!

Event details and schedule

We are excited to have you join us on January 28 for the first race of the Callaway Gardens Fitness Series; The Callaway Gardens Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, and Kids Fun Run.  

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

PACKET PICK UP: You can pick up your packet on either Friday January 27 from 4pm-7pm OR Saturday (race morning) from 6:00am-7:30am.  Packet pick up will take place in the white Circus Tent through the beach entrance on Hwy 27.  

LATE REGISTRATION: Athletes can register for late registration at either packet pick up.  The cost is $75.

ENTRY: Please bring your race confirmation email for free entry into the gardens.

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

START TIMES: The Marathon/Half Marathon will begin at 8:30AM and the 5k at approximately 8:45AM.  The cut off for the Marathon is 8 hours. 

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

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, 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 Half Marathon and Marathon.  3 deep for 5k age groups- Finisher medals for all participants, for all races. Awards for the 5k will be at approximately 9am, Half Marathon at approx 11am, and the Marathon at approx 1230/1pm.  Awards times are subject to change based on average finish times.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Mountain Creek Inn (host hotel)  (844) 378-2528 ask for the "Fitness Series" rate. Other Callaway Gardens accommodations include the Southern Pine Cottages and Villas @ Mountain creek. 

ADDRESS: Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822

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.

On behalf of TriColumbusGA and Callaway Gardens I look forward to welcoming you!

Bundle up,

Joanne Cogle 

Race Director