Rotary Peachtree City Half Marathon & 5K

RUN THE PATHS: Run Your First, Race Your Best!

Run the fourth annual Rotary Peachtree City Half Marathon & 5k, on January 16, 2027.

Experience one of the most scenic and fast Half Marathon and 5K courses you'll ever run in metro Atlanta. Race through wooded greenspace, on well-marked and supported multi-use paths, giving you every opportunity to run your best. If it's your first race or you are striving to hit a new Personal Best - your next PB in the 5k or Half Marathon distance starts here. Run your first, race your best!

Both the 5k and Half Marathon courses are USATF certified and the 5k is a qualifying event for the 2027 AJC Peachtree Road Race.

Fast. Fun. Scenic. Built for Your Next Personal Best.
Whether you're chasing a Personal Best, running your first race, or simply looking for an unforgettable course, our Half Marathon and 5K distances deliver a racing experience unlike the typical road race.

Forget about miles of long, straight, boring roads. Instead, you'll run on paved multi-use paths that wind through beautiful green spaces, beneath shade trees, past sparkling ponds, and through short tunnels. Every turn brings fresh scenery, making the miles fly by and keeping you engaged from start to finish.

Our courses are designed to help you focus on what matters most—your race. With abundant directional signage and course marshals guiding you along the route, you can run confidently while chasing your fastest finish.

Ready to Run Your PB?
With a 3-hour Half Marathon time limit, this event is ideal for runners ready to challenge themselves and chase a new PB. If you've raced with us before, come back and see how your training and experience can help you improve. If this is your first time at either the 5k or Half Marathon distance, then run with us to discover why so many runners return year after year.

RUN THE PATHS: Run Your First, Race Your Best!

Your participation will help the Rotary Club of Peachtree City continue making a positive impact and contributing locally and globally to improve lives, eradicate disease, provide essential resources, and increase access to education. We accomplish this through grants to local nonprofits and internationally through the Rotary Foundation. Our Rotary club members provide hands-on service with partner organizations throughout the year, including hosting the Rotary Grand Prix 5k Series, to serve17 local elementary school fundraisers in an effort to promote fitness and reduce childhood obesity. 

RACE DATE

January 16, 2027

START/FINISH LINES

START: Huddleston Elementary School, 200 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269 Georgia

FINISH: Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater Complex, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269 Georgia

HALF MARATHON (USATF Certified Course)

Start Time: 8:00am
Time Limit: 3 hours, cut-off 11:00 AM (13:45 min/mile pace or better)
Course: Approximately 1.2 miles on paved road and 11.9 miles on rolling, paved golf cart paths.
Minimum Age: 14 years of age or older on race day and able to finish before cut-off
Pace groups: TBD

5K (USATF Certified Course and 2027 AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier)

Start Time: 8:15am
Time Limit: 1 hour, cut-off 9:15 AM
Course: 0.9 miles of paved street, 2.2 miles of paved, rolling golf cart paths
Minimum Age: 6 years of age or older on race day and able to finish before cut-off

RACE TIMING

The Half Marathon and 5K races each begin with a common "gun start" time, while individual finish times are based on a disposable electronic chip timing attached to each participant's race number bib. The overall first, second, and third place finishers, both male and female in the Half Marathon and 5k will be determined based on gun time. All masters level and age group awards will be based on chip timing finish time, and all individual results will be listed by timing chip finish time. Overall male and female first, second, and third place winners for each race will NOT be counted among the top three age group winners in their age category.  

RACE PACKET and SHIRT PICK-UP: 

AT: (The Fred) Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA US 30269.

ON: Friday, January 15, 2026,  4:00-8:00pm, packet pick-up and in-person registration.

OR, ON: Saturday, January 16, 2025, 6:30-7:45am, race day packet pick-up and in-person registration 

RACE SHIRTS

Half marathon and 5k participants receive a shirt based on size indicated in their online registration. In-person runners' race shirts may be received during packet pick-up. Shirts and/or sizes may run out! Size exchanges on race day not guaranteed.

RACECOURSE SUPPORT:

• Bag Check - runners can check bags free pre-race for post-race layers
• Heated Tent - take the chill off post race in the Expo area after you finish the race 
• Restrooms – Port-o-lets available at Expo-finish and start areas before/after race, and selectively on race course
• Water Stations – Water & Gatorade provided at water stations on course
• Course Marshals – courses are supported by stationary and roving marshals
• Pacers - Half Marathon pacers will pace from start for target finish times of (hours:minutes): TBD
• Medical – EMT’s on bikes will be patrolling the course and basic first aid is available at finish area
• Finish Area - Water, Gatorade, Fruit, & Snacks (free to runners); also for-sale food & beverages may be available in the Vendor Expo

HALF MARATHON & 5K FINISHER MEDALS

All registered runners who complete the half marathon & 5k will receive a unique finisher’s medal immediately after finishing the race.

AWARDS (ceremony times TBD)

Award recipients will be announced during the awards ceremony adjacent to finish area. Awards must be claimed during the ceremony and will not be mailed to recipients.

Top Finisher Awards:
Half Marathon awards for overall top 3 Male and Female finishers in Open Categories (based on gun start) and Masters' categories (based on chip finish time).                     

Plus top finisher 5k award for first place overall male and first place overall female.        

Overall male and female first, second, and third place winners for each race will NOT be counted among the top three age group winners in each winner's own age category.                        

Age Group Awards Medals (based on chip finish time)
Half Marathon awards medals for top three Male and Female finishers in the following age groups:
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over.

5K awards medals for top three Male and Female finishers in the following age groups:
10 & under (5K only), 11-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

RACE DAY ROAD CLOSURES and PARKING (park from 6:00 AM and by 7:00 AM) 

ROAD CLOSURES:

A. 6:00AM- Kelly Dr at Sweetgum Rd (NO Vehicles from Hwy 74 to The Fred)

B. 6:00AM - Fishers Luck at McIntosh Trail (NO Through Traffic)

C. 7:30AM- Peachtree Pkwy at McIntosh Trail (closing 7:30am or prior)

PARKING A: Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater and Huddleston Elementary
Park from 6:00 AM and by 7:00 AM- ACCESS CLOSES by 7:30 AM, NO EXCEPTIONS
GPS to: 33.38734, -84.56364 from Peachtree Parkway ONLY to McIntosh Trail, then follow parking volunteer directions to The Fred or Huddleston Elementary

PARKING B: Hella and Mobile Storage (walk, jog, or ride a golf cart shuttle through tunnel under Hwy 74 to event central at The Fred)
GPS to: 201 Kelly Dr, Peachtree City, GA 30269; Take Hwy 74 to Kelly Dr. and follow parking volunteer directions.
Park from 6:00 and by 7:00 AM 

DOGS & STROLLERS

For the safety of runners, dogs and strollers are not permitted with runners on the route.

CANCELATION / WEATHER / REFUNDS

This event will be held rain or shine, warm or cold weather unless event organizers determine in conjunction with local authorities that conditions necessitate cancelation. In the event of cancelation, race organizers are not responsible for the costs of participant travel and lodging expenses. If organizers cancel the event, no race registration credits or refunds will be provided, but all registered Half Marathon & 5k runners will be transferred to a VIRTUAL event, with race shirts and finisher medals mailed to runners for receipt within 30 days of the planned in-person event. Thank you for contributing to the charitable work of Rotary!

Medal for top age group winners in 5k and Half Marathon. See race info for details.

Is this a road race or a trail race? 

Yes. Both. Neither. You'll love it!

The 5k & Half Marathons are run on paved multi-use paths (and just a wee bit of 2-lane road). The feel under your feet is like a road race. But the race experience is more interesting. The courses are fast and winding. The scenery changes and you won't be bored. 

RUN THE PATHS: Run Your First, Race Your Best!

Can I change or cancel my registration?

Until January 10, 2027, Change 5k to Half, Half to 5k online in your RunSignup Profile (for details see HERE). Or, transfer your registration/gift to another person (see HERE). 

In person distance changes can be made at packet pick-up.

NO CANCELATIONS, CREDITS or DEFERMENTS. CHANGE FEES MAY APPPLY.
Thank you for helping us raise funds to do more good!

Are there hotel discounts for out of town participants?

More info to come

What about cold or rainy weather?

We run! Plan accordingly and use free bag check by packet pick-up. It’s worth it!
Buy a coffee or food and enjoy the expo and hang out in the large heated tent for the awards. 

How do I get my race bib and shirt?

PACKET PICK-UP and IN-PERSON REGISTRATION (credit cards only): 

The Fred- Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater Complex, 201 McIntosh Trail Peachtree City, GA 30269
Friday, Jan. 15, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, or Saturday, Jan. 16, 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM 

If shirts sell out online, can I still get one?

Check with event staff after you finish your race. There may be unclaimed shirts.

Can I check a bag on race day?

Yes! Bag check is free and next to packet pick-up. 

Are the Start and Finish lines in the same place?

They are not! The Finish Line is at The Fred Amphitheater Complex, the same place as Packet Pick-up and the Race Day Expo. 

The Start Line is a short 5 minute walk from Packet Pick-up to Huddleston Elementary, across the road from the Fred complex.

Look for signs and see: Where do I park? for location details.

What time does my race start?

7:45 AM - Opening Ceremony / 8:00 AM – Half Marathon Start / 8:15 AM – 5k Start
NO LATE STARTING RUNNERS – ARRIVE EARLY! (Park from 6:00 AM and by 7:00 AM)

How long do I have to finish the race?

5k cutoff is 9:15 AM, the Half Marathon cutoff is 11:00 AM (3hrs). Half runners must maintain a 13:45 pace or better throughout the race. A sweeper golf cart is available to half marathon runners if you are behind the projected cut-off time and need help getting back to the finish. Signs and course support are removed as sweeper cart passes. 

Will road closures affect parking?

Yes!  Park starting 6:00 AM and by 7:00 AM.

ROAD CLOSURES:
A. 6:00AM- Kelly Dr at Sweetgum Rd (NO Vehicles from Hwy 74 to The Fred)
B. 6:00AM - Fishers Luck at McIntosh Trail (NO Through Traffic)
C. 7:30AM- Peachtree Pkwy at McIntosh Trail (closing 7:30am or prior)

Where do I park? 

A: The Fred- Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater and Huddleston Elementary
Park 6:00-7:00 AM- ACCESS CLOSES by 7:30 AM, NO EXCEPTIONS
GPS to coordinates: 33.38734, -84.56364 , then to The Fred / Huddleston Elem. from Peachtree Parkway ONLY , and follow police and parking attendant directions to The Fred or Huddleston Elementary

B: Hella and Mobile Storage (walk, jog, or ride a golf cart shuttle through tunnel under Hwy 74 to event central at The Fred)
GPS to: 201 Kelly Dr, Peachtree City, GA 30269; Take Hwy 74 to Kelly Dr. and follow parking volunteer directions.
Park from 6:00 AM and before 7:00 AM

Where can I catch the race shuttle? 

From parking at Mobile Storage look for SHUTTLE sign at corner of parking.
From the finish area, look for SHUTTLE sign on McIntosh Trail, just below the finish line.

Where are the port-a-potties?

Port-a-potties next to Packet Pick-up/Finish/Expo area, near the Start Line, and along the racecourse: 5k - mile 2.2 water station. Half Marathon  - miles 2.2, 7.5, 10, and 12

Can I follow a Pacer for the Half Marathon?

Pacers and pace times TBD

How do I stay on course over the winding paths?

Follow the white signs with color arrows (orange and green) and our volunteer course marshal directions. We place 200 signs to help you get around the route. Tell our course volunteers how much you appreciate them!

Where are the water stations? 

Water and Gatorade are at stations on the 5k - mile 2.2 and the Half Marathon course at miles 2, 4.2, 5.5, 7.5, 10, and 12.2 (approximately)

Can my fans see me on the race route? 

Yes, at race start and finish areas and route points (tell your fans to Google Map these locations and time their arrival to your race pace. If you want to see them at the finish line also, plan around road closures):

• Battery Way/Boat Docks at Lake Peachtree (5k mile 2, Half mile 12)  GPS: 33.394520, -84.570911
• Braelinn Rec Center (Half mile 2) GPS: 33.376905, -84.543927
• Rockspray Pond Park (Half mile 9) GPS: 33.379406, -84.552716
• Luther Glass Park/Ponds (Half mile 10) GPS: 33.382041, -84.558724

Are the courses closed? 

Yes and No. The short road sections are fully closed to vehicle traffic. The multi-use paths may have some light golf cart or pedestrian traffic from local residents. The race has select course personnel who use bicycles and golf carts to provide direction and support. And many volunteers stand at key spots along the course to help you go the right direction. See below for info about directional signs. 

What can I expect at the Finish and Expo? 

Good vibes, finisher medal, finisher snack bag ( banana, orange, granola, bottled water), vendor booths, buy a snack and a beverage (while they last), bag check pick-up, and awards

What time are the top finisher awards?

Go to the big tent: 
5k finisher awards – TBD; Half finisher awards – TBD
see race info for categories-AWARDS MUST BE CLAIMED IN PERSON, WILL NOT BE MAILED

Where can I find race results and race photos? 

For race results – look for QR codes in finish area to scan for real time results.
For official results and race photos – watch your email in-box and our race site in the 24 hours after the event for links. 

Thanks for Running the Paths with Rotary! 

2027 - 13.1/Half Marathon Finisher Medal and 5k Finisher Medal 

Get 5 or more people to register and earn $20 back on your registration!

Your referrals MUST use your unique link and register for you to get credit. 

Copy your unique referral link from your race registration confirmation email or RunSignup Profile and share with friends and family. (Instructions HERE)

Post your link on social media or share it by text or email. As soon as you reach 5 or more referral registrations on your link, RunSignup will credit you $20!

2027 Edition To Be Revealed Soon! 

Race registrant-participants received a high quality, blended material, unisex long sleeved shirt. Must pick-up in person at packet pick-up; size exchanges not guaranteed. 

If you would like more information on sponsoring the Rotary Peachtree City Marathon & 5k, please feel free to contact us via email at ptcrotarysecretary@gmail.com.

We are pleased to connect participating runners to a lodging discount for race weekend!

1. FAIRFIELD by MARRIOTT INN & SUITES at 295 SR-74 N, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Book your group rate for Rotary PTC Half Marathon and 5K

Click the booking link in blue above or below to claim your discounted room rate.

Rotary PTC Half Marathon and 5K
Start Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
End Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Atlanta Peachtree City for 99.00 USD per night
Book your group rate for Rotary PTC Half Marathon and 5K

2. See also: HAMPTON INN, 300 Westpark Dr., Peachtree City, GA 30269 for race rates.