Sat, Feb 6, 2027

Tartan Trot 5K/10K Road Race

Atlanta, GA

Opens Aug 31, 2026Annual since at least 2026
5K10K1 Mile
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About the Tartan Trot 5K/10K Road Race

The Tartan Trot starts and finishes at a Presbyterian church in Atlanta, with bagpipes sending runners off. Both the shorter and longer distance options follow a full loop course that qualifies for Peachtree Road Race entry, which draws a competitive crowd alongside those just chasing the qualifier. The race raises money for the church's outreach programs, local and international.

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Finish-Time Stats

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.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

388finishers
16:24winner
33:32median
1:14:29cutoff

Top 3: Ryan Muhlenberg (16:24) · Lance Fleming (16:55) · Brodie Munn (17:25)

6.2 Miles · 2026 results

228finishers
37:54winner
58:15median
1:40:56cutoff

Top 3: Will Rogers III (37:54) · Mat Bevis (38:14) · Todd Reinkemeyer (38:49)

The Tartan Trot 5K/10K Road Race has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles2/6/2027 08:30$35
6.2 Miles2/6/2027 08:30$35
1 Mile2/6/2027 08:00$20
3.1 Miles2/6/2027 00:00$35
6.2 Miles2/6/2027 00:00$35
Phanton Runner2/6/2027 00:00$30
3.1 Miles2/6/2027 08:00$35
6.2 Miles2/6/2027 08:00$35

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Common Questions About the Tartan Trot 5K/10K Road Race

Will I finish last at the Tartan Trot 5K/10K Road Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:14:29, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tartan Trot 5K/10K Road Race a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 388 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Tartan Trot 5K/10K Road Race?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:24 while the median finisher took 33:32. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Tartan Trot 5K/10K Road Race?

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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