FAQ's - Race Weekend
Can I change or cancel my registration?
Change 5k to Half, Half to 5k at packet pick-up Friday & Saturday, Jan 16-17.
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?
Yes! Check out Fairfield by Marriot Inn & Suites in Peachtree City for special race rate of $99.00 on Jan. 16-17.
See also Hampton Inn Peachtree City.
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. 16, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, or Saturday, Jan. 17, 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM
NOTE: online registrants from Tuesday, 1/13 through Thursday, 1/15 must pick-up packets on Saturday, Race Day, Jan. 17th.
Decatur Fleet Feet Packet Pick-up - only if selected in pre-registration - pick-up Tuesday, Jan 13 – Thursday, Jan 15
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 9:00 AM, Half Marathon cutoff is 12:00 PM. Signs and course support are removed to ensure final noon cut-off. A sweeper golf cart is available to runners if needed to get you back to the finish.
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: Assa Abloy (walk, jog, or ride a golf cart shuttle through tunnel under Hwy 74 to event central at The Fred)
GPS to: 350 Dividend Dr., Peachtree City, GA 30269; Take Hwy 74 to Kelly Dr. to Dividend Dr.
Park from 6:00 AM and before 7:00 AM
Where can I catch the race shuttle?
From parking at Assa Abloy 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?
You sure can! Pacers are planned for Half Marathon finish times of: 1:45, 1:55, 2:05, 2:15, 2:25, 2:35, 2:45, 2:55; Just show up and look for pacers with pace signs in the start area.
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 pace):
- 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
What can I expect at the Finish and Expo?
Good vibes, finisher medal, finisher snack bag ( banana, orange, granola, bottled water), vendor booths, buy coffee-donuts-waffles (while they last), bag check pick-up, and awards
What time are the top finisher awards?
Go to the big tent:
5k finisher awards – start 9:30-9:45 AM; Half finisher awards – start 10:30-10:45 AM
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!
