2026 Tallahassee Marathon

What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• →Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
• →Marathon Relay (four-person teams)

What is the event schedule and timing?

• →The event starts at 7:30 AM on Sunday, February 8, 2026
• →The half marathon and full marathon begin at the same time
• →The marathon relay is structured in four sequential legs

What are the course details for the half marathon?

• →The course begins at the Leon County Courthouse
• →It travels east on Tennessee Street, through neighborhoods like Betton Hills, Myers Park, and Cascades Park
• →Runners continue south on FAMU Way before finishing in College Town near Florida State University
• →The route features gentle rolling terrain typical of Tallahassee

What are the course details for the full marathon?

• →The full marathon includes the entire half marathon route
• →It continues with an additional loop through residential areas
• →A highlight segment is the fast, flat out-and-back stretch on the paved St. Marks Trail
• →The course has a modest total elevation gain with rolling hills

What are the course details for the marathon relay?

• →Leg 1: 6.4 miles through urban neighborhoods
• →Leg 2: 6.5 miles through residential areas including an exchange at Cascades Park
• →Leg 3: 6.5 miles transitioning to the St. Marks Trail
• →Leg 4: 6.5 miles on the trail and finishing in College Town

What are the course certification and qualifying status?

• →Both the half marathon and full marathon courses are USATF-certified (FL26003JK and FL26004JK)
• →The courses are eligible for Boston Marathon qualifying times

What are the time requirements for participants?

• →The overall course cutoff is 6 hours
• →Half marathoners must maintain a minimum pace of 15:00 per mile
• →Full marathoners and relay teams must maintain a minimum pace of 13:44 per mile

Who organizes the event?

• →The event is organized entirely by volunteers from the Gulf Winds Track Club, a local non-profit running organization

What awards and prizes are offered?

• →Prize money is awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in both the half marathon and full marathon
• →Additional prize money is awarded to top masters finishers in both distances

What are the requirements for participants?

• →All participants must wear World Athletics-approved footwear
• →The event follows competition rules set by World Athletics

What is the significance of the St. Marks Trail in the course?

• →The St. Marks Trail is a paved rail-trail that provides a fast, flat, and scenic segment in the latter half of the full marathon
• →It offers a smooth surface and open views, adding a unique element to the course

What is the overall experience of the event?

• →The event provides an authentic capital city experience
• →Runners will encounter rolling hills, historic neighborhoods, and the university atmosphere
• →The course is designed to be "fun and fast" while highlighting the character of Tallahassee