Races Half marathon · Mableton, USA
Silver Comet Half Marathon
Silver Comet Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Mableton, USA, held each October. An out-and-back along the Silver Comet Trail, a paved former railway line. The organiser describes the course as flat and fast and links elevation profiles on its site. Late October in the Atlanta area is usually mild and dry, at about 8 to 21°C. On a course as flat as Silver Comet Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Late October in the Atlanta area is usually mild and dry, at about 8 to 21°C.
Racing this course well
An out-and-back along the Silver Comet Trail, a paved former railway line. The organiser describes the course as flat and fast and links elevation profiles on its site.
On a course as flat as Silver Comet Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
Official Silver Comet Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Also on the day
- marathon
The course in numbers
- Layout
- Out-and-back
- Surface
- Paved rail trail
- Course status
- USATF certified (GA12125WC)
Worth knowing
- The race is held on the last Saturday of October.
- The 2026 race was the 26th running of the half marathon.
Pick your goal for Mableton
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Silver Comet Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Silver Comet Half Marathon?
- It is held each October in Mableton, USA. Check the official Silver Comet Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Silver Comet Half Marathon course flat?
- An out-and-back along the Silver Comet Trail, a paved former railway line. The organiser describes the course as flat and fast and links elevation profiles on its site.
- How should I train for the Silver Comet Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Mableton — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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