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New Marathon through Downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin has announced a new marathon to be run through downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The marathon will begin and end on Peachtree Street just north of Underground Atlanta. Atlanta is known for its expansive suburbs and expensive suburban real estate. Fewer know of the quaint and historic neighborhoods that are located in the city.
The new ING Georgia marathon will go through Sweet Auburn, Inman Park, Decatur, Druid Hills, Virginia-Highlands, Midtown and downtown Atlanta.
The exact route has not been published but runners will likely see Martin Luther King's birth home in Sweet Auburn, the eclectic city of Decatur and the funky stores and homes of Virgina-Higlands as well as the revitalized mid-town area.
Organizers are hoping that the Georgia Marathon will attract 15,000 participants for the marathon, half-marathon, wheelchair events and kids fun run.
The Georgia Marathon will be the third marathon run in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta Marathon is the oldest of the three and is run on Thanksgiving morning. The new Alpharetta Marathon will be run through one of Atlanta's largest northern suburbs and now the ING Georgia Marathon neighborhood run.
The first Georgia Marathon will be run on March 25, 2007. March is a beautiful time of the year in Atlanta, Georgia so whether you are a runner or a walker, start working on your training plan now. We will be looking for “y’all” next March!
Posted by Jackie on August 17, 2006
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