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Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain, GA
Saturday, March 8, 2025


  4.5 Stars from 4 Reviews

Course Description
The Callaway Gardens Marathon course consists of two loops. It is entirely within the resort and passes along tree-lined roads and winding bike paths. You'll go past the Butterfly Center, Discovery Center, Sibley Horticultural Center, the Chapel, Brothers Azalea Bowl and The Vegetable Garden.

There are some challenging hills on this rolling course and the course slows when it turns onto the winding bike paths - especially on the second loop.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: TBD
2025: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 54°F (12°C)
Average High: 68°F (20°C)
Average Low: 40° F (4°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.91
Course Score: 97.91

Race Size

2026: No Results
2025: 51 Finishers
2024: 47 Finishers
2023: 84 Finishers
2022: 67 Finishers
2021: 76 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: 0%
2024: 4.3%
2023: 6%
2022: 6%
2021: 6.1%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 17 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 57°F  (14°C)
Low: 36°F  (2°C)

Race Start Conditions

38°F  (3°C)
Humidity: 81%

Clear
N 4 mph

PR Score

97.71

Course Score

97.91






Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens was the 460th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 463rd largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, no Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 4.3% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens ranked 445th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 335th in 2024. In Georgia, it ranked 10th in 2025 and 9th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens has a Course Score of 97.91, ranking it as the 353rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest marathon course in Georgia.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens a PR Score of 97.91. The PR Score ranks the Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens as the 293rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 6th best marathon for a PR in Georgia.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Georgia for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed353rd fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 8th fastest marathon course in Georgia
Top 76% Nationally#8 of 11 in Georgia
PR Potential293rd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 6th best marathon for a PR in Georgia
Top 63% Nationally#6 of 11 in Georgia
Boston Qualifier Rate445th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 10th highest BQ percentage in Georgia
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 94% Nationally#10 of 11 in Georgia
Race Size460th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 9th largest marathon in Georgia
Based on 2025 results
Top 78% Nationally#9 of 11 in Georgia

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 921 feet (280m)
Min Elevation: 753 feet (229m)


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Race Reviews


4.5
Based on 4 reviews
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The Most Beautiful and Calm Marathon

Full Review:

It was an easy and calm run. I ran the full marathon and finished really strong. The nature kept me on a steady pace. There will uphills but the amount of downhill balanced the pace. It was the most quiet and intimate race I have so far in all my 9 full marathons. No official photography though. Packet pick up was really simple — just your bib, pick your own 4 pins, cotton shirt (no bag) and that's it. However, this race was less than $100; nature was priceless! Oh and the only race so far that didn't have a banana at the finish!
Reviewed by Ellen from Houston Texas About 2023

One of the most beautiful courses we've seen

Full Review:

One of the most beautiful courses we've seen --- winding roads and bike paths through beautiful forests alongside small lakes. It's a double-loop but is so scenic that that's not an issue. Very well organized. Small (less than 100 marathoners, but a few hundred half-marathoners) very quiet, and almost no fan support, which some may prefer. An easy 85-minute drive from Atlanta. Temperatures were very cool---perfect for running.

Race Tips:

Pacers available, good post-race food, sufficient aid stations (with Cerasport, and one with pickle juice!), and porta-potties on course.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Plentiful parking adjacent to start, very inexpensive lodging in Atlanta with AirBNB, flights to Atlanta from other major airports can be inexpensive.
Reviewed by paj About 2017

Very well-organized race with rolling hills

Full Review:

2016 - A very well-organized race. Apparently, Callaway Gardens handed the event over to a new management company, because I did not experience any of the problems noted by past reviewers. The water stations were well-manned and well-stocked. Post-race snacks were plentiful, with the standard fruit, cookies, and even pizza. Not many spectators because it's basically a nature run, but the ones who happened along were enthusiastic. Weather was perfect - 32 degrees at the gun, 60 by the finish. I had a great time.

Race Tips:

Rolling hills. Easy to go out too fast, but you want to save energy for the incline between miles 5-8 and 18-21.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Host hotel on property was a good deal, less than a mile from the start.
Reviewed by BP About 2016

Small race

Full Review:

I'd call this just an average marathon. It is two loops around the Callaway Gardens resort in winter. It's a small race (~100) plus the half marathoners. Usually had to grab my own cups at the aid stations. The people didn't hand them out. I really did like that the awards are given as you finish - you don't have to wait around for everyone to be done.

Race Tips:

There are some pretty short steep climbs on the course that will wear on you. Also, a good part of the race takes place on narrow bike trails. These trails are often uneven and very curvy. Take it easy the first couple of downhill miles - they are deceptively fast and you'll be cooked by the time you hit the hilly sections. Once you hit the turn around at miles ~9 and 22 (I think) it is downhill and flat to the halfway and finish.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Stayed at the lodge and is pretty nice. You can walk to the start/finish from there. It will be dark though. Plenty of parking at the start/finish at Robin Lake.
Reviewed by Greg H About 2010