2026 Suwanee Half Marathon

What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon starting at 7:30 AM EST (USATF Certified Course GA19018DJ)
• →10K starting at 8:00 AM EST
• →5K (Old Town 5K) starting at 7:45 AM EST
• →Virtual race options are also available

How much does registration cost?

Half Marathon

• →Entry fee: $75 until February 14
• →Race day entry fee: $80

10K

• →Entry fee: $50 until February 14
• →Race day entry fee: $55

5K

• →Entry fee: $40 until February 14
• →Race day entry fee: $45

What is the course terrain and description?

Half Marathon

• →Terrain: Road and paved greenway (mixed with rolling "Suwanee hills")
• →Course Description: Starts at Suwanee City Hall; runs north toward Peachtree Industrial Blvd; loops through George Pierce Park; follows Suwanee Creek Greenway to McGinnis Ferry Road; continues under McGinnis Ferry into Suwanee Creek Park; turns around near the bathrooms; retrace route back via greenway and boardwalk bridge to finish at City Hall.
• →Alternate Route: A weather-adjusted certified course will be used if flooding occurs on the greenway.

10K

• →Terrain: Road and paved greenway
• →Course Description: Out-and-back route starting at City Hall; heads opposite direction of half and 5K; passes Townhomes; crosses bridge to greenway; proceeds to Suwanee Creek Park; turns back to finish at City Hall.

5K (Old Town 5K)

• →Terrain: Road
• →Course Description: Starts in front of City Hall; goes under tunnel; turns left down Main Street into Old Town Suwanee; continues into neighborhoods; turns around near water tower; returns down Main Street to finish at City Hall.

What are the event schedule and timing?

• →Packet Pickup (Friday, Feb 13): Big Peach Running Co., Suwanee (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
• →Packet Pickup (Saturday, Feb 14): Suwanee Town Center Park Stage (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
• →Race Day Packet Pickup (Feb 15): Start/finish area (6:00 AM – 7:45 AM)
• →5K Start: 7:45 AM EST
• →Half Marathon Start: 7:30 AM EST
• →10K Start: 8:00 AM EST
• →Half Marathon Cutoff: 11:00 AM (3 hours 30 minutes)

What is included with registration?

• →Finishers medal for all distances
• →Commemorative blanket (awarded to the first 300 Half Marathon finishers)
• →Soft cotton/blend shirt (guaranteed only if registered by January 31)
• →Post-race food and refreshments (implied by event type)
• →Awards pickup available 15 minutes post-finish (no mailing)

What awards and recognition are offered?

Half Marathon

• →Top 3 overall (Male/Female)
• →Top 3 in standard age groups through 75+

10K

• →Overall Male and Female
• →Masters Male and Female
• →Top 3 per age group

5K

• →Overall
• →Masters
• →Top 3 per age group

What is the weather policy and expected conditions?

• →Weather: February in Suwanee can be chilly; participants should dress accordingly.
• →No formal ceremony is held due to typical cold temperatures.
• →Course Alteration: If flooding occurs on the greenway, a weather-adjusted certified course will be utilized.