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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Runners get ready to hit pavement in race honoring Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron
As part of the All-Star Game events in Atlanta on Sunday, fans, runners and anyone ready to hit the road will be able to take part in a 4.4 mile race in honor of legendary Braves right fielder Hank Aaron. Baseball in Atlanta, Braves Country, has always meant one thing: Aaron and his No. 44 jersey. This year, Major League Baseball is celebrating one of Atlanta's heroes in a very Atlanta way: a 4.4 miler. Advertisement Organizers told Channel 2's Cory James that the race kicks off at 7:30 a.m. and will take you through a major part of Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The 4.4 miler is organized by Running Nerds and the Atlanta Track Club in Southeast Atlanta. 'We're starting of course at Centre Parc Stadium, which is just steps away from where Hank Aaron hit his record-breaking homerun, so very significant there,' Tes Sobemehin Marshall, an organizer for the race, said. RELATED STORIES: Organizers said there have already been 2,000 people who are registered to join in the run. 'We are here for All-Star week. We are literally in the swing of the week,' April Brown, MLB said. 'Here in Atlanta we wanted to pay tribute to the great Hank Aaron, so this race came together in his is for everyone, it's family friendly.' Advertisement Brown said everyone is welcome to come join the race and pay tribute to honor Aaron's legacy. Marshall said registration for the race will stay open until the kickoff, and entry costs $44 in honor of Aaron's team number. Funds from the race go toward the Hank Aaron Foundation. There's also a post-race festival planned later Sunday morning. After the race, a new mural by Atlanta artist George Baker III will also be dedicated to Aaron. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Registration now open for the 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Are you already itching to get back onto Peachtree Road? Or did missing out on this year's Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race have you ready to lace up your running shoes? Registration is already open for 57th running of the annual Fourth of July 10K. Advertisement [PHOTOS: Costumed characters, heroes fill 2025 Peachtree Road Race] From July 4 to July 11, you can sign up for the 2026 Peachtree Road Race at the lowest available price. But if waiting a whole year is too hard, you can run the race backwards with the the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race scheduled for Jan. 3, 2026. The Peachtree belongs to Atlanta. It brings us together—regardless of pace, background, or experience—and it's a reminder of how powerful movement can be,' said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club and race director of the Peachtree. RELATED STORIES: This year's race saw 52,000 people run and walk from Lenox Square in Buckhead all the way to midtown Atlanta's Piedmont Park. Advertisement The Atlanta Track Club says that if you're not a member, this is your only opportunity to secure your spot without depending on the lottery. To register for one or both events, click here. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Axios
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Atlanta
Friday is Independence Day and there's no shortage of ways to celebrate around metro Atlanta. Here are some of the major events happening around the city: 🥳 If you're a morning person and not running (or walking) Friday's Peachtree Road Race, you can cheer on participants by lining the sidewalks along the race route. Some of the best places to watch include the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center, the neighborhoods between Cardiac Hill and Brookwood, and 10th and Peachtree streets. (When Kristal was with the AJC, she covered the race while stationed in front of the former Darlington Apartments along Cardiac Hill. It's an event every Atlantan should experience at least once.) 🎆 The Atlanta Track Club partners with Lenox Square to host fireworks at 9:15pm Thursday at the Buckhead establishment. It's the first time fireworks will be displayed in Buckhead since 2016, the Atlanta Track Club said. 🇺🇸 Fourth of July celebrations are also planned in Chamblee, Decatur, Dunwoody, East Point, Kennesaw, Marietta, Lake Lanier, Powder Springs, Sandy Springs and Woodstock. ⚾ For the baseball fans going to Truist Park to watch the Braves take on the Orioles, the fireworks after the game will feature a special Fourth of July show. 🌃 If you don't want to commit to a specific event, head to The Roof at Ponce City Market, where you can celebrate the holiday and see fireworks shows from around Atlanta.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Organizers putting finishing touches on 56th annual Peachtree Road Race
We're just a few days away from the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. More than 52,000 racers will cross the starting line at Lenox Square on the Fourth of July. Channel 2's Michael Seiden was at Lenox Square, where organizers are making final preparations. Advertisement [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The director of the world's largest 10-kilometer race says it takes thousands of paid workers and volunteers to pull off the annual race. Some of those volunteers say that not only are they helping out, but they're also looking forward to running the race. "It's not a super long race, it's just right in the sweet spot of a mid-distance or a long-distance race, everybody's involved. The whole city comes out," Miles Nicholson Jr. said. This year, runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 27 countries. Advertisement RELATED STORIES: Starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, participants will be able to pick up their race numbers at the Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo. But this year, the expo has moved from the Georgia World Congress Center to Lenox Square. The infamous Cardiac Hill is also getting a new name. "This year, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Shepherd Center, we're renaming it to Hope Hill. So as you're running up, just think about all of those Shepherd Center patients that are on the right-hand side," Atlanta Track Club CEO and Race Director Rich Kenah said. The race is sold out, but you can still sign up to volunteer. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
AJC Peachtree Road Race: Today is the final day to register
Today is the final day to register for the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Registration closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. Each year, more than 50,000 participants join the 10-kilometer race from Lenox Square in Buckhead all the way down Peachtree Road to Piedmont Park in midtown on the Fourth of July weekend. Advertisement Fireworks return to Buckhead this year for the first time since 2016. They will launch from the Macy's parking deck at Lenox Square on July 3 at 9:15 p.m. The event is open to participants and their guests. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Every participant age 21 or older will receive a Sweetwater beer at the finish line in Piedmont Park. Non-alcoholic options will be available as well. New post-race festivities will include beer gardens and live music. Kids age 14 and under can participate in a free Peachtree Junior event on July 3. Young runners will receive an Adidas shirt, race bib, and medal. Advertisement Runners can secure guaranteed placement in early waves of the race by registering through the Kilometer Kids Charity Wave, supporting Atlanta Track Club's free youth running program. Atlanta Track Club members are guaranteed the lowest registration price. Non-members can register through the charity wave program. TRENDING STORIES: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
