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Atlanta Marathon and Marathon Relay

The marathon and relay start and end at Atlantic Station.   The course makes it way through Oakland Cemetery, Inman Park, Virginia-Highland, Piedmont Park, Peachtree Street and other areas.  For a list of road closures and times, go to http://atlantamarathon.org/documents/download/atlanta-marathon-road-closures-1.

After the race, finishers, family and friends can celebrate in the post-race area. Live music will be provided courtesy of the band Showdown from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the awards stage, and the Blue Moon Pizza Fire Truck will be to purchase slices of pizza.

Marathon:  26.2 Miles ( 6 1/2 hour course limit).  Marathon Relay:   four legs of distances varying from five to eight miles. 

Atlanta Marathon
10/01/2011-10/26/2011- $110
At Number Pick-Up- $125

Marathon Relay
07/16/2011-10/26/2011- $200

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