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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta

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<p><span>Have you been dreaming of running Boston?&nbsp; Need to shave a few minutes off your time to qualify?&nbsp; Looking for the perfect course to set a PR? &nbsp;Regardless, if you want to run Boston or not, THIS is the event for you! &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span>We're racing in Johns Creek/Suwanee/Cumming, and the course is a 1-mile super flat &amp; super fast loop!&nbsp; Both the Full Marathon &amp; Half Marathon are USATF certified.&nbsp; The Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier (FYI a 1:26 in a Half Marathon was the time that qualified a seated position in the 2017 Peachtree Road Race.)</span></p> <p><span>Race Registration is directly across Johns Creek Parkway from this address. Parking is on the same side of the street as the address.</span></p> <p><span><span><strong>VOLUNTEERS FOR I'M BOUND FOR BOSTON RECEIVE FIVE (5) FREE RACES.</strong></span>&nbsp;(Volunteers must sign up on the volunteer page.)</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p><div class="margin-b-25">  <div>   <p><strong>Regular Registration: (ends 08/25):</strong></p>   <p>-Half Marathon: $65<br>    -Marathon: $95<br>    -Virtual Events: $45</p>   <p><br><strong>Late Registration: (ends 08/30):</strong></p>   <p>-Half Marathon: $75<br>    -Marathon: $105</p>   <p><br><strong>Race Day Registration:</strong></p>   <p>-Half Marathon: $85<br>    -Marathon: $115</p>   <p><br><span><strong>*All participants registered by 08/21 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.</strong></span></p>   <p><br>    Virtual Race You can't qualify for Boston by doing a Virtual Race, but you can get some awesome swag!&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Register by August 21 to guarantee shirt &amp; size.</strong></p>   <p>You'll submit your time by end of day on September 5th, and we'll post your results for the Virtual Race. &nbsp;Shirts and medals are all mailed first thing after the weekend.</p>  </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25">  <h2>Event Schedule</h2>  <div>   <p><strong>August 21:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>   <ul>    <li>Last Day to Guarantee shirt &amp; Size</li>   </ul>   <p><strong>August 30:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>   <ul>    <li>Early Packet Pickup...time &amp; place TBD</li>   </ul>   <p><strong>August 31:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;Event Day!&nbsp;</p>   <ul>    <li>5:30 AM - Race Day Check in Opens</li>    <li>5:30 AM - Wave 1 starts</li>    <li>6:00 AM - Wave 2 starts</li>    <li>6:30 AM - Races Start</li>    <li>10:30 AM - Course Closes</li>   </ul>  </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25">  <h2>Virtual Running - How it works &amp; Link for Time Submission</h2>  <div>   <p>New to Virtual Running? &nbsp;Here's how it works:</p>   <p>Step 1</p>   <p>Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! &nbsp;Sign up and register for the virtual Boston Bound Marathon or Half!</p>   <p>Step 2</p>   <p>Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!&nbsp; Download your downloadable custom bib!</p>   <p>Step 3</p>   <p>Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. &nbsp; Please remember to social distance &amp; be safe!</p>   <p>Step 4</p>   <p>HAVE FUN!~</p>   <p>Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #BostonBound2024</p>   <p>Step 5</p>   <p>Submit your results directly on&nbsp;<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/62011#resultSetId-239605;perpage:100">RunSignUp.com</a></p>   <p>You can submit your race time&nbsp;<strong><span><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/62011#resultSetId-308177;perpage:100">HERE&nbsp;</a></span></strong>on the Virtual Results page anytime until 9/4/2022 11:59 PM.</p>   <p>Step 6</p>   <p>View your Virtual Results&nbsp;<span><strong><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/62011#resultSetId-308177;perpage:100">HERE&nbsp;</a></strong></span>Monday after the Event Date.</p>   <p><img src="https://d2mkojm4rk40ta.cloudfront.net/us-east-1-src/prod/clientUploads/2025-03/11/1/62011/b6a1a519-99d6-4292-850e-3845e428ec7e-bN0mLp.png" alt="" width="372" height="288"></p>   <p>&nbsp;</p>  </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25">  <h2>Wave Start Times</h2>  <div>   <p>In order to keep the race course thin, providing everyone with plenty of time to finish, and to allow participants to get an early start; we will have three start times available.</p>   <p>The official start time for the event will be 6:30 AM, with additional waves at 6:00 AM &amp; 5:30 AM.</p>   <p><strong>Because of the extended time for traffic control, there will be a $5.00 fee for each additional 30 minutes you register for before the official start at 6:30 AM.&nbsp;</strong></p>   <p><strong>Anyone registering for the 5:30 or 6:00 am waves MUST pick up their bib and swag at Early Packet Pickup the day before the race.</strong></p>   <p><strong>The earlier waves will also be limited in size to 50 participants each.</strong></p>  </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25">  <h2>Awards &amp; Goodies</h2>  <div>   <p><img src="https://d2mkojm4rk40ta.cloudfront.net/us-east-1-src/prod/clientUploads/2025-03/11/1/62011/215fa547-c731-4524-8afa-1244ae1caa9a-bN0m2d.png" alt="" width="481" height="481"><img src="https://d2mkojm4rk40ta.cloudfront.net/us-east-1-src/prod/clientUploads/2025-03/11/1/62011/6cb83dbf-70b0-4bdc-9373-f881de2ab0eb-bN0m3p.png" alt="" width="481" height="481"></p>   <p><strong>Register by August 24 to guarantee your shirt &amp; size!</strong></p>   <p>&nbsp;</p>   <p>&nbsp;</p>   <p><strong>All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal!</strong></p>   <p>The primary goal of this event is for everyone to GO FAST, but we'll have some great awards for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each race will have awards in the following categories:</p>   <ul>    <li>Top 3 Overall M/F</li>    <li>Top 3 Master M/F</li>    <li>Overall Grand Master (50+)</li>    <li>Overall Sr. Grand Master (60+)</li>    <li>Age Groups (M/F)19 &amp; Under</li>    <li>20-24</li>    <li>25-29</li>    <li>30-34</li>    <li>35-39</li>    <li>40-44</li>    <li>45-49</li>    <li>50-54</li>    <li>55-59</li>    <li>60-64</li>    <li>65-69</li>    <li>70-74</li>    <li>75+</li>   </ul>  </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25">  <h2>Boston Qualifying</h2>  <div>   <p>Both the marathon and half marathon course is USATF certified, which means the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier.&nbsp; The number is:&nbsp;&nbsp;GA17053WC</p>   <p>You will also be able to use your times for Peachtree Qualification, or almost any other race that requires a qualifying time.</p>   <p>Here's a link to the Boston Standards &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify">https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify</a></p>   <p>Here's a link to the Peachtree Qualifying Standards&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dynamix-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/atlantatrackcluborg/atlantatrackcluborg_547539165.pdf">https://dynamix-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/atlantatrackcluborg/atlantatrackcluborg_547539165.pdf</a></p>  </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25">  <h2>Course &amp; Timing Details</h2>  <div>   <p><strong>Course</strong><br><em><strong>1&nbsp;mile</strong></em>&nbsp;FLAT &amp; FAST loop<br>    Both the Half &amp; Full are USATF certified...so the Full will be a Boston Qualifier<br><a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1692753803">https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1692753803&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(the map shows 1.2, the extra .2&nbsp; is to the Finish, not part of the 1-mile loop.</a></p>   <p><strong>Timing:</strong></p>   <p>Chip timed Start &amp; Finish<br>    Chip timed split every mile<br>    Mile splits are displayed on timing clocks as you pass by the mile point...helping you keep on pace.</p>   <p><strong>Entertainment</strong></p>   <p>&nbsp;We realize that it might get a little repetitive running a 1 mile loop...so we'll have music &amp; entertainment along the course to keep you going and motivated!</p>   <p><strong>Course Cut Off</strong></p>   <p>Because of the nature of the event, the course will close at 10:30 am (4 hour race time).</p>   <p>&nbsp;</p>   <p>Notes when running:</p>   <p>1. Run the tangents...that means&nbsp;<em><strong>always&nbsp;</strong></em>run the shortest possible route.</p>   <p>2.&nbsp; If you want to walk or run slower, no problem...we just need you to run on the right so the faster participants can get through on the shortest path.</p>   <p>3.&nbsp; Remember...it's a one mile loop, with the .1 or .2 going from the lap count to the finish.</p>  </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25">  <h2>Aid Stations</h2>  <div>   <p>Make sure you have plenty of hydration to keep you going on your run!&nbsp; We will have water, a gatorade-type drink &amp; bananas.</p>   <p>2 stations along the course (every 1/2 mile)</p>   <ul>    <li>1 station with cups of water along with bananas.</li>    <li>1 station with your (<strong>Bring Your Own</strong>) personal aid (drinks &amp; gel)&nbsp; Please make sure you drop your personal aid off in enough time before the Race Start!&nbsp; You may leave a drop bag as well if needed.&nbsp; Aid Station tables will be set up according to bib numbers.</li>   </ul>   <p>&nbsp;</p>  </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25">  <h2>Five Star Turkey Trot</h2>  <div>   <p>All participants will automatically qualify for 1 FREE entry into one of the 2025 Five Star Turkey Trots. &nbsp;See&nbsp;<strong><span><a href="https://www.fivestarntp.com/turkey-trots">event website</a></span></strong>&nbsp;for details.</p>   <p>Top finishers will also qualify for entry into the Five Star 5K/10KHalf&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fivestarntp.com/championships">Championships&nbsp;</a>to be held January, 2026.</p>  </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25">  <h2>Refunds, Transfers, &amp; Deferments</h2>  <div>   <p>Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike<br>    conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.</p>   <p>All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.</p>   <p>Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.</p>   <p>Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.</p>   <p>No COVID-19 Refunds. &nbsp;If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. &nbsp;The event will go 100% Virtual &amp; shirts will be shipped to participants.</p>  </div> </div>

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