Great Southern Endurance Run
Marietta, United States • 25 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Great Southern Endurance Run is a point-to-point 100K running event in the Atlanta area, with the listed location Marietta, GA. The official race starts at the top of Kennesaw Mountain and finishes after summiting Stone Mountain. The route passes through parts of Atlanta including Buckhead, Piedmont Park, downtown Atlanta, and landmarks such as Braves Stadium, Turner Field, MLK's birthplace, the Governor's Mansion, and the Chattahoochee River.
Course and logistics
The course runs southeast from Kennesaw Mountain toward the Chattahoochee River, parallels I-75 for some miles, then moves through city neighborhoods before heading out to Stone Mountain. Terrain is mostly sidewalks or bike paths with a small section of single track trail. The profile is described as rolling hills, with the largest climbs in the first mile and the ascent of Stone Mountain. There are about five aid stations and checkpoints along the course, and runners may stop at stores, gas stations, or coffee shops. Navigation is provided by printed turn sheets and GPX tracks. Registration closes on Thu, Apr 23 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.