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Kingston Downs: Rome, Georgia
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Runningman Festival in Rome, Georgia

Go all in at Runningman Festival in Rome, GA. Join us at Kingston Downs for three days of movement, recovery, music, wellness, and extraordinary experiences.

Experience Runningman at Kingston Downs

Runningman Festival returns to Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia, for its fourth year in 2026. Located about 60 minutes outside Atlanta, this open-air venue offers space to move, recover, connect, and try something new.

Stay at Kingston Downs for the Full Experience

A three-day Runningman pass includes a self-supported camping plot at Kingston Downs. We provide the space, and you bring your own tent, bedding, and camping equipment. Luxury glamping upgrades are also available. 

Choose Your Own Running Challenge

Festival excitement at Runningman 2025: unforgettable experiences await with music, races, and more, as shared by Rhonda D.

Available distances range from a 5K to a 50K, and you receive a medal for the furthest distance you complete. You can stop when you reach your goal or keep going when you discover you have more in you.

This is your race, your pace, and your weekend.

Getting to Runningman Festival in Rome, GA

Kingston Downs is located around an hour outside Atlanta. You can travel to the festival by car or fly into one of the nearby airports.

The closest airport options include:

Rome Airport

Approximately 10 miles away

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Approximately 75 miles away

Chattanooga Airport

Approximately 90 miles away

Free on-site parking is included with your festival ticket. Plan your route before leaving and allow extra time for arrival, parking, and check-in.

What You Will Find at the Venue

Kingston Downs is set up to help you enjoy the full three-day festival experience.

 

On-site services include:

Medical and security staff
Luxury bathrooms and shower facilities
Water and hydration stations
Camping and glamping areas

Why Rome, Georgia, is Built for Runningman

Rome combines wide-open outdoor spaces with the charming atmosphere of a smaller city. Featuring a walkable downtown, riverfront energy, local restaurants, and accommodation options within reach of Kingston Downs. It’s an easy place to move hard, recover well, and settle into the weekend.

Space to Move

Recovery is a major part of the Runningman experience. The festival includes sauna, cold immersion and red light therapy experiences, mobility sessions, yoga, breathwork, and other ways to reset between activities.

Space to Recover

Recovery is a major part of the Runningman experience. The festival includes sauna and cold immersion experiences, mobility sessions, yoga, breathwork, and other ways to reset between activities.

Space to Connect

Runningman brings together runners, wellness experts, fitness brands, speakers, performers, and individuals who simply want to feel better.

Hotels and Airbnbs Near Runningman Festival

There are several accommodation options near Kingston Downs, and the closest hotels include:

You can also look for Airbnb accommodation in Rome, Kingston, or Cartersville. Availability may become limited as the festival approaches, so booking early is recommended.

Go All In at Runningman Festival in Rome

Join us at Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia, and create a Runningman weekend that is completely your own.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Runningman Festival is held at Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia. The venue is around 60 minutes outside Atlanta.

The 2026 Runningman Festival will take place from Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20, 2026. 

Yes. Free on-site parking is included with your Runningman Festival ticket.

Yes. Each three-day pass includes a self-supported camping space. You must bring your own tent, bedding, and camping supplies. Glamping upgrades are also available.

No. RVs and campers are not permitted at the event. You can stay in the camping area, upgrade to glamping, or book a nearby hotel or Airbnb. 

Yes. Nearby options include Holiday Inn Express Rome, Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk, and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. 

Rome Airport is the closest airport at approximately 10 miles from Kingston Downs. Atlanta International Airport is approximately 75 miles away, while Chattanooga Airport is around 90 miles away. 

No. Runningman is a no-spectator event. Everyone entering the property must have a valid festival ticket. 

Animals are not permitted on the property. Service animals must receive approval from the Runningman team before the event.