ATLANTA — The AJC Peachtree Road Race is increasing its course entertainment and festivities for this year’s race.
The world’s largest 10k, which occurs every year on July 4, will be celebrating its 55th installment of the race in 2024.
Race officials said they are more than doubling the amount of bands, dancers, DJs and musicians along the course.
Registration closes on Saturday.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
The performers and where they will be during the race are as follows:
Mile 0.9 (3235 Peachtree Rd NE):
- DJ Baptiste
- Komansé Dance Theater
Mile 1.2 (Sardis Way NE - In front of Bank of America):
- Forrest Isn’t Dead
Mile 1.5 (2964 Peachtree Rd):
- Proper Frequency
- Rayn, The Soulful Poetic Harpist
Mile 2.3 (2744 Peachtree Rd - Near Cathedral of St Philip):
- DJ Unruely
- Bankhead Violinist
Mile 2.5 (2723 Peachtree Rd NW - In front of Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church):
- Atlanta Show Band
Mile 3.0 (2274 Peachtree Rd - In front of Peachtree Square):
- MTK
Mile 3.5 (2020 Peachtree Rd - Shepherd Center):
- DJ Jarian Rich
Mile 4.0 (1750 Peachtree St NW - Opposite side of the road of Engel & Volkers):
- Butter.ATL Tent
Mile 4.3 (2 Deering Rd NW - In front of Amtrak Station):
- Delta DJ
Mile 4.5 (Spring St & Peachtree Rd - In front of Peachtree Pointe):
- Beyond Berry Tent with Carolina Costa
Mile 4.9 (15th and Peachtree - In front of Woodruff Arts Center):
- Naach Bollywood Dancers
Mile 5.3 (12th & Peachtree):
- DJ Champagne Trap
Mile 5.5 (Peachtree St NE & 10th St NE):
- ATL Hawks Cheerleaders with DJ Jay
After the finish line, the following acts will perform:
7:30-8:45 a.m. Atlanta Show Band & Ballet Itzamatu Dancers
9:00-10:00 a.m. Hip Hop Artist - Deante Hitchcock
10:30-11:30 a.m. Country Artist - Diner
TRENDING STORIES:
- Atlanta Chick-Fil-A stores are offering new menu item for FREE
- Walmart closing 2 metro Atlanta locations
- Amtrak seeking nearly $30M to build intercity rail hub station in downtown Atlanta
“We’re excited to bring an elevated level of entertainment to the Peachtree this year,” said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club and race director of the Peachtree. “We wanted to do everything we could to make this the true party of the summer, a celebration of community and fitness.”
The cost of the race is now $75 before fees, although it is just $45 if you are an Atlanta Track Club member.
Click here to register for the Peachtree Road Race.
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]