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Atlanta Speedo Run 2023
The Atlanta Speedo Run is a non-competitive dash down the Atlanta BeltLine alongside other brave Speedo-clad guys
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.
- Visiting for Atlanta for Christmas? Stay close to the gay bars in Midtown.Try the “Fabulous” 4 star, Loews Hotel Atlanta featuring a modern design, superb city views and excellent location.
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.
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Courtyard Midtown has a great location,
spacious rooms and a great gym.
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Map of Gay Atlanta
The Atlanta gay population lives, works and plays all over the city and even into the suburbs. Midtown has several of the city’s most popular gay bars like Blake’s, Burkhart’s Pub, Bulldogs and Swinging Richards. The Atlanta LBGT populace is also partially responsible for the resurgence of Grant Park in the 1980s. The historic neighborhood was falling into ruins when members of the community started scooping up properties, renovating and restoring them to their original glory. This fever pitch trickled over into the neighborhoods of East Atlanta, Ormewood Park and the Old Fourth Ward. These are all eclectic, funky and tolerant neighborhoods, like most of Atlanta.
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The Ritz-Carlton
5 Star, Readers Choice
The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta’s elegant and spacious rooms feature feather beds, iPod docking stations and WiFi. They also have minibars and 24-hour in-room dining. Connecting rooms are available by request and offers a fitness centre and restaurant.
Stonehurst Place
4 Star, Charming B&B
This historic bed and breakfast features a daily gourmet breakfast, A flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station are available in each room at Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast Bed and Breakfast. A DVD player is also included. Towels and linen are provided.
Renaissance Atlanta
4 Star, Great Value
This Atlanta boutique hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness centre and spacious rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen TV. A seasonal rooftop bar, The Garden at Community Smith, offers evening cocktails, craft beer, light fare, and a city view. Community Smith, the on-site restaurant,
The Glenn Hotel
3 Star, Great Location
Features include an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with an iPod docking station. The Glenn Hotel is host to the Rooftop Sky Lounge, providing spectacular views of the city skyline and a variety of cocktails. Modern American cuisine is served daily at Glenn’s Kitchen.
Atlanta Speedo Run
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The Candler Hotel
4 Star, Beautiful
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and conference space. All 265 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus WiFi and MP3 docks
Hotel Indigo
4 Star, Great Value
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking. All 206 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and room service.
Hyatt Regency
4 Star, Readers Choice
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, valet parking, and a microwave in a common area. All 1260 rooms feature comforts like premium bedding
AC Hotel by Marriott
3 Star, Modern Classic
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool. All 255 rooms offer free WiFi, room service, and Smart TVs with cable channels
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