Atlanta Speedo Run 2023

Atlanta Speedo Run 2023

The Atlanta Speedo Run is a non-competitive dash down the Atlanta BeltLine alongside other brave Speedo-clad guys and takes place in early December each year.

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The Speedo Run

• Since 2009, the Atlanta Santa Speedo Run has raised money for a variety of local children’s charities. In 2017, it became aligned with a single cause, Bert’s Big Adventure. To date the Atlanta Santa Speedo Run has raised $285,000 for Bert’s Big Adventure, and more than $750,000 for Atlanta-area charities.

The Charity

• Established in 2002 by Bert Weiss, host of nationally syndicated morning radio show “The Bert Show,” Bert’s Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, 5-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families.

What to wear?

• While Speedos and Santa hats are welcome, as is any spirited costume that really rings in the season, they are not required. ​​​​The dress code boils down to “less is more,” and if you wear the minimum at the race, you’ll never run (or walk) alone.
• Feel free to wear street clothes and then strip down to the Speedo attire at runtime. We highly suggest donning some sneakers, too.

The schedule

• The run starts and ends at Pour Taproom on the Atlanta BeltLine on 661 Auburn Avenue NE.
• Stay close to the speedo run at The Starling Hotel,  a large hotel with a boutique feel, featuring an outdoor pool, spacious rooms, modern gym and designer rooms.
• ​​​​Noon – The Pre-Party  – The check-in and pre-party begin at noon and include a live DJ, cash bar, a costume contest and activities for those 21 and up. Registered runners who raise the minimum $250 receive a swag bag from our amazing sponsors and a T-shirt.
• 2 p.m. – The Run – Participants strip down and jingle their bells along the Atlanta BeltLine.
• 2:30 p.m. – The After-Party –  Winners are announced and awarded prizes—and the party continues until all of the Santas head back to their workshops.

Recommended Hotels in Atlanta

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

Glenn Hotel,   Renaissance Hotel,   Stonehurst Place,   The Ritz-Carlton.