Sat, Aug 14, 2027

Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

Opens Mar 8, 2027Annual since at least 2019
5K10KHalf Marathon

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Mar 20, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta

The course runs out and back along the Atlanta BeltLine, starting and finishing at a brewery. The surface is paved trail, and the route is the same corridor for all distance options, just turning around at different points. Water is available at self-serve stations spaced along the way, though runners chasing a fast time may want to carry their own hydration.

Packet pickup opens on race morning, about an hour before the first wave goes off. The start area is at New Realm Brewing, which also serves as the finish, so there is a natural gathering spot before and after the race.

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Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

624finishers
18:04winner
37:42median
2:20:27cutoff

Top 3: Ryan Whittington (18:04) · Ian Murphy (18:40) · Shelby Russell (18:56)

10K Results · 2026

186finishers
33:08winner
1:04:46median
1:58:03cutoff

Top 3: Israel Martinez (42:58) · Nigel Collins (43:41) · Stephen Myers (44:07)

Half Marathon Results · 2026

87finishers
1:23:54winner
2:18:09median
3:28:00cutoff

Top 3: Max Marion (1:23:54) · Caleb Smith (1:26:11) · Matthew Gonzalez (1:30:46)

The Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K8/14/2027 08:00$30
5K8/14/2027 08:00$25
10K8/14/2027 07:30$35
10K8/14/2027 07:30$30
13.1 Miles8/14/2027 07:00$50
13.1 Miles8/14/2027 07:00$45
5K8/14/2027 08:00$25
10K8/14/2027 08:00$25
13.1 Miles8/14/2027 08:00$25

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta

Will I finish last at the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:42, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:20:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta a good first 5K?

A field of 624 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta?

The 5K winner ran 18:04 while the median finisher took 37:42. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Atlanta?

Join a local run club. Atlanta Run Club, Atlanta Track Club, Chattahoochee Road Runners and others in Atlanta welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.

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