We are proud to announce the 2nd annual Macon Music Half Marathon to be held on November 16, 2024. It will start and end in Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park). The course will take you by locations showing the musical heritage of Macon including the Grand Opera House, the Big House, Little Richard’s home, Capricorn Studios, Otis Redding Foundation, and Mercer’s McDuffie Center for Strings as well as other historic and cultural sites.

New attractions include more music on the course, concert at the end, course changes to remove high traffic areas, and finishing at home plate of historic Luther Williams field!

The band A2Z will be playing at the finish line. Bands along the course will be Hughes Taylor at The Big House, a string ensemble at the McDuffie Center for Strings, and the Piedmont Church band at the entrance to Mercer along with other attractions along the course!

Please Note: No bikes, pets, or skates will be allowed on the race course. We request that participants pushing baby joggers or strollers use extreme caution so as to avoid injury to passengers and to your fellow athletes. Walkers are welcome. There is a 3.5-hour (16:00 min/mile) time limit for the course. No refunds or transfers are allowed.

Registration Info 

Online registration and registration by mail is open and will remain open through Friday, November 15.

Registration Dates	Cost
through May 31	$70
June 1 – November 1	$75
November 2- race day	$80

Parking

Parking for the race is available in Carolyn Crayton Park. With the 2024 course, all participants should be able to park within CCP affording a short walk to and from the start/finish area.  More details on parking will be published later. The map below will guide you to enter at the front or rear entrance.

Start Area Amenities

Carolyn Crayton Park features 3 buildings with heated/cooled restrooms, ample parking, playground for kids, and a skate park. Luther Williams field offers heated restrooms, ample check-in space, and seating for 2,600.

Awards

• Note: Awards must be claimed at the awards ceremony on race day. If you have won an award, or think you might have, and cannot stay for the awards ceremony, please ask someone to pick up your award.
• Awards will be given to the top 3 Overall, 1st Master (40+), 1st Grand Master (50+), 1st Great Grand Master (60+).
• Awards will be given to the top 3 in the following age groups: 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over.
• There will be no duplication of awards.
• Awards will be based on net time.
• Decisions by the race director are final.

Course Description

Start Location and Time

The race starts at 8:00 a.m. in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Dr, Macon, GA 31201) and finishes in the same location.

Aid Stations

There will be five stations along the race course at miles approximately 3.25, 6, 8, 9.5, and 11. Fluids will be available at the start/finish line and all aid stations. Restrooms at the start/finish line and porta-potties at stations 6 and 9.5.

Course Video: Video of the 2024 course, sped up a little. Only 9 minutes long

Race Photos

Race photos will be available after the race for viewing or free downloading.

Lodging

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Race Weekend Specials

Macon Downtown merchants are offering specials to participants on the race weekend. Click below to see the current specials when you show your bib!

Training

Looking for a training plan for your first half marathon? Or looking for a plan to set a new PR? Hal Higdon has plans for all levels of runners at https://www.halhigdon.com/training/half-marathon-training/

More Information

Send an e-mail to macontracks@macontracks.org or check macontracks.org, or the Macon Music Half Marathon Facebook page for complete, updated race details.

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