As you arrive for America's Marathon Weekend, here are some key things to keep in mind to make sure you can get around safely in Atlanta and have a wonderful time in Running City USA.
Arriving From the Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the busiest airport in the world. When you arrive, either MARTA or a rideshare will be your best options for getting to your hotel and into the city. The airport is connected to the MARTA system and will drop you directly downtown, making it the easiest way to get from your flight to your hotel. If you are choosing a rideshare, simply follow the signs for rideshare (about a 10min walk) from the baggage claim area). This FAQ will help answer any questions that may arise surrounding transportation from the airport.
MARTA
Getting around Atlanta is easy and fast with the use of MARTA, which has created a special page for America's Marathon Weekend for visitors to understand the system. Click here. Some key pieces of information:
- MARTA will be selling Breeze cards at America's Marathon Weekend Experience
- MARTA will help you find the best spots to watch the Trials. Click here to see the closest stations to some of the best viewing spots.
Hotels
If you're still looking for a place to stay that's close to Centennial Olympic Park and the best places to watch the Trials, the Atlanta Convention & Visitor's Bureau has put together a guide to downtown hotels.
The Weekend
To make America's Marathon Weekend one to remember, you'll want to check out some of these resources detailing the best Atlanta has to offer.
- ACVB's guide to 50 Fun Things to See & Do in Atlanta
- Eater Atlanta's guide to the 38 Essential Atlanta Restaurants
- How to explore the Atlanta Beltline, including the Beltline Center, using this map
Other Events in Atlanta
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The ACVB's list of events is a source of Atlanta's best events each weekend
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All Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K participants will receive free entry into the College Football Hall of Fame over America's Marathon Weekend from February 28 to March 2. Simply show your bib at the entry to receive your free entry.
- Check out the America's Marathon Weekend Events page if you're looking for more in Atlanta over the weekend
Running
If you're here for America's Marathon Weekend, you probably want to get a run (or three) in.
- Atlanta Track Club's staff has compiled a list of six of their favorite spots to run in town - don't miss running on the Atlanta Beltline and through Piedmont Park.
- Give the course a test spin of your own - here's a map to the course that you can use to guide yourself.
- This PDF features a list of all of the area's local running stores and their group runs.