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Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 7:15 AM EDT

Location
Mableton, GA
Floyd Road SW, 30126
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A flat, fast, and scenic Boston Qualifier on the paved Silver Comet Trail, perfect for PRs or a smooth first marathon experience.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

The Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon offers a flat and fast course on the beautiful Silver Comet Trail near Atlanta. Held annually on the last Saturday of October, this USATF Certified event is a Boston Qualifier, making it ideal for competitive runners aiming for a personal record. Its welcoming atmosphere also makes it a great choice for first-time marathoners seeking a smooth and scenic experience on a paved surface.

What to expect

  • Run a USATF Certified course on the beautiful Silver Comet Trail.
  • Experience a flat and fast paved route, ideal for personal bests.
  • Participate in a Boston Qualifier event.

Standout details

  • Boston Qualifier event
  • USATF Certified races
  • Flat and fast course
  • Beautiful Silver Comet Trail

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 31, 7:45 AM EDT · From $85.80

    Opens Feb 10, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 26.2 Miles

    Sat, Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT · From $107.00

    Opens Feb 10, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Rolling road course, longer distance

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Road
  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The Silver Comet Half Marathon & Full Marathon are out and back USATF Certified races held entirely on the beautiful Silver Comet Trail just outside Atlanta in Mableton Georgia the last Saturday of each October.  The marathon is a Boston Qualifier event.

Our grass root events are perfect for first timers or competitive runners seeking PRs.  The Silver Comet Trail is beautiful and provides a flat and fast course.

Please find more information at SilverCometRaces.com

Runners may also be interested in the Silver Comet 10K on the 2nd Saturday of March every year - continues to be the flattest and the fastest 10K in the Atlanta metro area! Come snag your best AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifying time!  This is a point to point race starting from 4875 Floyd Road, Mableton GA to Finish at Silver Comet Trailhead 4573 Mavell Road, Smyrna GA

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