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05-07-2025
- Sport
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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]
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
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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
01-04-2025
- Business
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Registration for 56th running of AJC Peachtree Road Race opens today
Registration for the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race opens today. The race typically features about 55,000 participants and is the world's largest 10K. It happens during the Fourth of July weekend. Advertisement From July 2 at midnight to July 4 at 11 a.m., Peachtree Road will be closed from Lenox Parkway to Lenox Road for the race. Registration runs through April 30. Atlanta Track Club members get guaranteed entry at $55 and placement in Start Waves A-M. Non-members must enter a lottery for a chance to participate in the race at a price of $65. Results for the lottery will be announced in early May. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] If you want to bypass the lottery, you can either join the Atlanta Track Club or register through Peachtree with a Purpose: Kilometer Kids Charity Waves. Advertisement The charity offers a $300 entry with guaranteed placement in Wave C or earlier, or a $500 entry with Wave A placement. Both of those options supports Atlanta Track Club's free youth running initiatives. There's a new post-race celebration this year at the finish line. All finishers age 21 or older will receive a Sweetwater Brewing beer. There will be several beer gardens in Piedmont Park's Meadow. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. 'The Peachtree has always been more than just a race—it's a tradition,' said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club and race director of the Peachtree. 'Participants want more than a start-to-finish-line experience. By moving the Expo to Lenox Square, we're creating a vibrant hub where runners can connect, dine, shop and preview their start before race day. It's about making Peachtree a full celebration, not just a single morning event.' Advertisement Register for the race here. TRENDING STORIES: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
