The Atlanta Track Club (ATC), organizers of the Atlanta Marathon and Marathon Relay, announced today that a prize purse of $10,500 will be awarded at the Atlanta Marathon on Sunday, October 28, 2012. The total prize purse of $10,500 will be distributed as:
Open Men and Women
|
1st Place |
$1,000 |
2nd Place |
$700 |
|
3rd place |
$500 |
4th Place |
$400 |
|
5th Place |
$300 |
6th place |
$250 |
|
7th Place |
$200 |
8th Place |
$150 |
Masters Men and Women (ages 40+)
|
1st Place |
$500 |
|
2nd Place |
$400 |
|
3rd Place |
$300 |
Grandmasters Men and Women (ages 50+)
|
1st Place |
$250 |
Out of State Male and Female
|
1st Place |
$300 |
“We want the Atlanta Marathon and Marathon Relay to appeal to runners of all abilities,” stated Tracey Russell, Executive Director of the Atlanta Track Club. “Earlier this year we announced a course limit of 6 ½ hours to open up the field to more casual runners and first-time marathoners, and now we are excited to generate buzz and excitement from competitive runners by adding prize money to the event. It’s the best of both worlds. ”
The Atlanta Marathon and Marathon Relay will start and finish at Atlantic Station, featuring a USA Track & Field certified loop course that takes place entirely within the City of Atlanta. The challenging course takes participants on a tour of Atlanta past well-known sites and neighborhoods including Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, Turner Field, The King Center, Grant Park, Virginia-Highland, Piedmont Park, Buckhead and along sections of Peachtree Road.
Online registration is available at atlantamarathon.org and will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. All Atlanta Marathon and Marathon Relay participants receive a Nike long-sleeve performance shirt, commemorative finisher’s medal, and marathon finishers will receive a special pint glass featuring sites along the course.