Sunday, March 20, I ran the 2016 Georgia Publix Half Marathon. What a race this was! This is not a race for the feint hearted runner. This is a fabulous course with a lot of hills (particularly in the end of the course) full of turns that winds it's way from Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta through a large number of Atlanta neighborhoods including a portion of Piedmont Park. It skirts GA Tech on Tech Parkway on the way back to Centennial Park for the finish.

This was a great race from the get go registration. Atlanta Track Club organized the race well and the support throughout the entire race was amazing. The medal this year is one of the most beautiful I have ever received and the care for all runners post-race is evident. There is plenty of post-race food and all runners receive a cloth windbreaker to help with the post-race chills.

The course is a challenge and is a popular choice for Atlantans completing winter training programs. It is a sort of pre-spring proving ground for runners testing their mettle against the "will" of Atlanta terrain and road infrastructure. If you are traveling in from out of town you won't be disappointed with the ease of access from nearby hotels/ restaurants/public transportation for the start/finish of this race.

If you are looking for a race that will push you, school you, make you a better runner - this one is it. If you are looking for a race with a beautiful run through neighborhoods and around the downtown area this is a great choice.

Hope to see you next year!