Atlanta Marathon

This was absolutely my best race yet. Though the course was mildly hilly throughout I had a great time on this course. The fans and spectators many dressed in Halloween costumes, were the best. At mile 13 I saw I could get my 1st BQ and in fact did just that. I placed 6th overall and having got my BQ requested more photos from my camera which the race photographers did. The post race party was chill and fun. I highly recommend this course if you don't mind some hills.

I am a near lifelong resident of Atlanta and this course brought back many memories of my life. It is very hilly, but its up and down and the downhills are great. On a difficult course I ran my best time in almost a year. I love this course and the race is a great smaller race.

This was my first marathon and I loved it. I grew up in Atlanta but live away now and don't get back enough, so it was a meaningful race for me. I was at a wedding the night before so I wasn't sure how I'd do but it was fine. After listening to everyone and reading reviews, I expected terrifying hills, but it actually wasn't too bad. I trained in Nashville which is pretty hilly anyway. I don't know what's crazier...running a marathon or getting up at 7 am to watch strangers run a marathon, but I certainly appreciated the fan support. Sometimes they were confused about where they were though...someone at mile 11 told me, 'halfway! halfway!' The gear check up the stairs after was pretty brutal, but what are you gonna do. Free Mellow Mushroom was nice too.