Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 1:30 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A focused, fast, and flat Boston Qualifier marathon and half marathon, perfect for serious runners chasing PRs and qualification times.
- Competitive
CompetitiveThe Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon in Johns Creek, GA, is designed for serious runners aiming for personal bests or Boston Marathon qualification. Featuring a super flat, fast 1-mile loop, the USATF-certified marathon course is ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting. This focused event, capped at 175 participants, offers personalized aid tables where runners can place their own fuel, alongside provided water and electrolyte drinks. It's a unique opportunity to chase your goals on a course built for speed and supported by a dedicated community.
What to expect
- Run a USATF-certified marathon or half marathon on a super flat, fast 1-mile loop.
- Benefit from personalized aid tables, allowing you to bring and access your own preferred fuel.
- Enjoy a small, focused race experience capped at 175 participants, with a race shirt and finisher medal.
Standout details
- USATF certified Boston Qualifier
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
4 Marathon finishers in 2024. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
5:28:35
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 5:03:02.
People mix
More men
About 25% women and 75% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the Marathon in 2024, this looks like a small field: 4 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 5:28:35. The quicker front of the field averaged about 5:03:02. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall Female
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Overall Male
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30-34
Top 99 (estimated from prior results)
Male 35-39
Top 99 (estimated from prior results)
Overall Male Master
Top 3 (estimated from prior results)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 2024 | 4 | 5:28:35 | 5:32:33 | 5:03:02 | 5:03:02 / 5:24:53 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you.
We are racing in Johns Creek on Johns Creek Pkwy and the course features a 1-mile, super flat and super fast loop, making it ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The Full Marathon is USATF certified, making it a Boston Qualifier.
This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race.
To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 175 participants.
We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups.
Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day.
VOLUNTEERS FOR I'M BOUND FOR BOSTON RECEIVE FIVE (5) FREE RACES. (Volunteers must sign up on the volunteer page.)
Medal
Shirt