GATE RIVER RUN 15K
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Important Information
- Arrive early. Traffic will be heavy, and depending on where you park, you may need to walk up to one mile to the start.
- All 15K finishers receive a finisher medal.
- Wear your race number on the front of your clothing. Your race number is used to identify you in race photos.
- Bag check will be available near the finish.
15K Start Times
All waves will start from the same main starting line on Bay Street at the corner of Newnan Street. The start times for Waves 2, 3, and 4 are estimated and may occur earlier. Please be in your start area 15 minutes before your estimated start time.
| Start | Group / Wave |
|---|---|
| 7:50 AM | Adaptive Athletes & Streakers |
| 7:55 AM | Top 25 Seeded Women |
| 8:00 AM | Top 300 Seeded & Wave 1 |
| 8:05 AM | Wave 2 |
| 8:10 AM | Wave 3 |
| 8:15 AM | Wave 4 |
Course Information
All miles will be marked and digital clocks will display elapsed time at each mile mark. Water stations and toilets will be located throughout the course. No bikes or dogs are allowed on the course under any circumstance. Biking next to a runner may lead to disqualification.
Hart Bridge “Green Monster”
The Hart Bridge starts at mile 7.0 with a challenging 140-foot climb over half a mile. The final mile is mostly downhill, offering a fast finish. A timing point at 8.3 miles lets runners track their pace for the last mile of the race.
Course Time Limit
All 15K participants must reach the Hart Bridge by 10:45 AM. This is a 20:00/mile pace.
Waves Overview
The Gate River Run 15K uses a four-wave start system to provide a safe and efficient start for all participants. Your wave and bib number are assigned based on your qualifying time or selected pace.
Seeded
per mile
per mile
or walking
Wave 1: Top 4,600 Seeded Runners
Wave 1 (Bibs 1–4,600) is reserved for runners who have submitted a verified qualifying time. To qualify, you must have run a 10:00 per mile pace or faster in a previous race.
Runners are placed into color-coded starting zones based on their qualifying time: Yellow, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Black and White. Faster qualifying times receive earlier starting positions.
How to Qualify for Wave 1
- Submit a qualifying time from a race run between last year’s Gate River Run and your registration date.
- Your qualifying time must be verifiable.
- Qualifying times cannot be updated after registration.
- Only runners who register for the seeded section can receive seeded numbers.
If your time cannot be verified, you will be moved to the appropriate wave. There are no exceptions.
Please do not register for Wave 1 unless you have already met the qualifying standards.
Top 300 Seeded — Yellow Wave
The fastest 300 runners are placed in the Yellow Wave. The following qualifying standards apply:
| 5K | 5 Mile | 10K | 15K | Half Marathon | Marathon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 17:00 | 29:00 | 37:00 | 56:00 | 1:21:00 | 2:49:00 |
| Women | 20:00 | 32:30 | 41:00 | 63:00 | 1:31:00 | 3:10:00 |
Top 4,600 Seeding Standards
Each seeded zone has a limited number of spaces. Once a zone is full, qualifiers will be moved to the next available zone.
| Zone | 5K | 5 Mile | 10K | 15K | 10 Mile | Half | Marathon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Under 21:00 | Under 36:00 | Under 45:00 | Under 1:08:00 | Under 1:15:00 | Under 1:38:00 | Under 3:30:00 |
| Red | Under 25:00 | Under 42:00 | Under 50:00 | Under 1:15:00 | Under 1:24:00 | Under 1:46:00 | Under 3:45:00 |
| Green | Under 28:00 | Under 45:00 | Under 56:00 | Under 1:26:00 | Under 1:34:00 | Under 2:05:00 | Under 4:15:00 |
| Orange | Under 30:00 | Under 48:00 | Under 60:00 | Under 1:32:00 | Under 1:40:00 | Under 2:12:00 | Under 4:25:00 |
| Black | Under 32:00 | Under 52:00 | Under 64:00 | Under 1:38:00 | Under 1:47:00 | Under 2:20:00 | Under 5:00:00 |
Wave 2
Bibs 4,601–10,100 · Grey WaveFor runners maintaining:
Estimated finish:
1:30:00–2:00:00
Walkers are not allowed in this wave.
Wave 3
Bibs 10,101–15,600 · Purple WaveFor runners maintaining:
Estimated finish:
2:00:00–2:40:00
Walkers are not allowed in this wave.
Wave 4
Bibs 15,601–18,100 · Pink WaveFor runners and walkers expecting:
Expected finish:
Slower than 2:40:00
All walkers must start in Wave 4.
Walkers should position themselves behind runners.
15K Chair Divisions
Three Classes — White bibs 4,501–4,600
- Handcycles
- Push Rims (Wheelchairs) — Paras
- Push Rims — Quads
All classes will start together ahead of the Elite Women. Athletes with a certified disability may participate in the Handcycle class using three-wheeled recumbent cycles.
Accessible Parking
A dedicated Disabled Competitors Parking Area will be available near the starting line. All disabled competitors will receive a parking pass. Please pick up your pass at the Expo from the Runner Relations table.
Water Stations
Eight water stations are located throughout the 15K course.
MILE 1.5 — Riverplace Blvd
MILE 2.5 — San Marco Blvd at Lasalle Street
MILE 3.5 — River Road at Davin Park
MILE 4.5 — Atlantic Blvd east of the railroad tracks
MILE 5.5 — Holmesdale at Jolly
MILE 6.5 — Gay at Atlantic Blvd
MILE 7.0 — Base of the Hart Bridge Expressway
MILE 8.5 — Bottom of Hart Bridge, stadium side
Bag Check
LOCATION
The Bag Check tent is located at the Ford on Bay Look for Bag Check banners and signage.
HOW IT WORKS
Pick up your bag on race morning, place your personal items inside, and drop it off before your start wave. Your bib number will be marked on your bag for identification. After the race, return to the same location and show your bib to retrieve your bag.
WHAT TO PACK
Extra clothing, dry socks, shoes, a towel, snacks, and other small post-race essentials. All items must fit inside the provided bag.
HOURS
Bag Check is available on race morning until 12:00 PM. We recommend dropping off your bag at least 30 minutes before your wave starts.
PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME
Backpacks, oversized items, valuables, weapons, glass, and alcohol. The race is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
TIP: Drop off your bag at least 30 minutes before your wave starts to avoid race-morning lines.