How to get into the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon 2026.
All 2 ways into the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon in Atlanta, with the ballot dates.
Ways in
There are 2 ways into the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.
- 01
Ballot
Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.
At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.
- 02
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Request a donated entry (501(c)3 non-profits and schools in Georgia) for use in charitable fundraising; one request per 12 months.
Ballot dates
The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2026 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.
Ballot opens
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Ballot closes
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Draw
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Results
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Charity places and tours
Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.
Charity places
No charity places listed yet.
We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.
FAQ
- When does the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon ballot open?
- The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2026 race yet.
- Can I get into the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon without the ballot?
- Yes. Besides the ballot there is one other way in. Charity place: Request a donated entry (501(c)3 non-profits and schools in Georgia) for use in charitable fundraising; one request per 12 months.
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