Atlanta Marathon 2026

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

26.3 miles (42.3 km) · 1,385 ft elevation gain · Loop · Race

Route facts

Distance26.3 mi (42.3 km)
Elevation gain1,385 ft (422 m)
Average gain53 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb8.2 mi, 192 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade10.7%
Runnable99% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score1.6 of 100
Route shapeLoop
TypeRace

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat26%
Mild uphill33%
Moderate uphill1%
Mild downhill39%
Moderate downhill1%

Questions about Atlanta Marathon 2026

How much elevation gain does Atlanta Marathon 2026 have?

Atlanta Marathon 2026 has 1,385 ft (422 m) of elevation gain over 26.3 miles (42.3 km). That averages 53 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Atlanta Marathon 2026?

The difficulty score for Atlanta Marathon 2026 is 1.6 of 100. That is harder than 19.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Atlanta Marathon 2026?

The longest climb on Atlanta Marathon 2026 runs 8.2 miles (13.3 km) and gains 192 ft (58 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.7%.

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