The world’s largest 10k, occurs every year on July 4. This will be the 55th installment of the race, which started in 1970. If you can’t walk or run in Thursday’s main event, you can participate virtually until July 5.
The Elite wheelchair division will start at 6:25 a.m., followed by the Elite women at 6:50 a.m. and the Elite Men, High School and Group A wave at 7 a.m.
The other waves will take off every five minutes until the start line closes at 8:50 a.m. Participants have until 10:45 a.m. to complete the course.
How long is the Peachtree Road Race? What is the course map?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race is a 10K, which is about 6.2 miles long.
The course runs along Peachtree Road starting at Lenox Square in Buckhead and ends at Piedmont Park off 10th and Monroe Drive in midtown.
There are several road closures in the start and finish area.
Lenox Parkway will shut down at 2 p.m. Wednesday and will remain closed until 10 a.m. on Thursday. Other roads along Peachtree and Lenox will close starting at 4:30 a.m. on race day.
In the finish line area, 10th Street from Charles Allen to Monroe Drive shut down on Sunday. It won’t reopen until 5 p.m. Thursday.
Make sure you stay hydrated. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Ashley Kramlich says temperatures will be in the mid-70s at the start of the race and climb into the 80s by 9 a.m. The heat index though will be in the low 90s.
Race officials will monitor the weather conditions throughout the morning and go off a color code system. Green means good conditions and yellow means use caution.
If a red alert is issued, that means dangerous conditions and it’s recommended that you slow down and consider stopping. A black code means the rest of the event has been canceled.
Can I get a T-shirt?
Everyone wants to get their hands on the coveted AJC Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt. Only people who walk or run the 10K will receive one.
You can take a look at this year’s design finalists below.
2024 Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Design Contest (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2024 Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Design Contest (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2024 Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Design Contest (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2024 Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Design Contest (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2024 Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Design Contest (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2024 Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Design Contest (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Can I wear a costume?
Yes. Many runners and walkers dress up in unique costumes. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out some of our favorite costumes throughout the years below.
2014 Peachtree Road Race It's time to celebrate Independence Day and the USA! That's one way to do it! (Ken Ortloff)
2010 Peachtree Road Race Another way is to take part in a Peachtree Road Race.
2009 Peachtree Road Race Each year, some of the country's elite athletes gather to compete...
2021 Peachtree Road Race and those elite competitors are unbelievable in how fast they overpower the Peachtree course.
2013 Peachtree Road Race But it's not only the elite athletes that inspire the rest of us. (Nelson Hicks)
2010 Peachtree Road Race There are plenty of other participants that do as well.
2014 Peachtree Road Race And then, there are the costumes!
2014 Peachtree Road Race Love the costumes! (Ken Ortloff)
2014 Peachtree Road Race Each year, a number of runners dress up in their costumes to take part in the big event. (Nelson Hicks)
2015 Peachtree Road Race Nothing says America like a member of KISS carrying the American flag... (Nelson Hicks)
2015 Peachtree Road Race although maybe Elvis does! (Nelson Hicks)
2017 Peachtree Road Race Or a hot dog!
2019 Peachtree Road Race And don't forget the Peachtree T-shirt that awaits at the end.
2018 Peachtree Road Race Strike a pose!
2015 Peachtree Road Race Here are some of our favorite photos from the Peachtree Road Race over the years. (Nelson Hicks)
2016 Peachtree Road Race And good luck to everyone running this year's event! (Nelson Hicks)