ATLANTA — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race is back in action this weekend and that means there will be several road closures throughout Buckhead and midtown.
This year’s race is being run over the course of two days, Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4.
“Runners and walkers around the world will also have the opportunity to participate in the race virtually,” the Atlanta Track Club said in a news release earlier this year.
If you are heading to the race or just want to cheer on the runners, here is a list of all the road closures you need to know about.
July 3 and 4 — Start Area Road Closures:
Peachtree Rd from Wieuca Rd. to Lenox Road Beginning 2:00 a.m.
Peachtree Road from Lenox Rd to Around Lenox Parkway — Beginning 2:00 a.m.
Wieuca Road from Prichard Way to Peachtree Road — Beginning 2:00 a.m.
All other start area closures will begin on July 3 and again on July 4 at 4:30 a.m.
Peachtree Rd. from Wieuca Rd. to Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.
Around Lenox Rd. from Peachtree Road to Lenox Rd.
Lenox Rd. from Peachtree Rd. to Ferncliff Rd.
Buckhead Loop from Peachtree Rd. to GA 400
Phipps Blvd. from Buckhead Loop to Wieuca Rd.
Wieuca Rd. from Old Ivy Rd. to Peachtree Rd.
Roxboro Rd. from Kingsboro Rd. to Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.
Prichard Rd. from Roxboro Rd. to Oak Valley Rd.
Lakeside Rd. from Pritchard Rd. to Kingsboro Rd.
Kingsboro Rd. from Roxboro Rd. to Lenox Rd.
Oak Valley Rd. from Peachtree Rd. to E. Paces Ferry Rd.
*Once the start area is secure, APD will begin to close the course through the finish area.
Finish Area Road Closures:
10 Street from Charles Allen to Monroe Drive
Beginning Wednesday, June 30 from 9:30 a.m.
Ending Sunday, July 4 at 5:00 p.m.
10th Street from Piedmont to Charles Allen (Peachtree Junior)
Beginning Friday, July 2 from 8:50 a.m.
Ending Friday, July 2 at 10:00 a.m.
10th Street from Myrtle to Charles Allen
Beginning Saturday, July 3 at 2:30 a.m.
Ending Saturday, July 3 at 1:00 p.m.
Beginning Sunday, July 4 at 2:30 a.m.
Ending Sunday, July 4 at 1:00 p.m.
Monroe Drive from Kanuga to Virginia
Beginning Saturday, July 3, 5:30 a.m.
Ending Saturday, July 3, 12:00 p.m.
Beginning Sunday, July 4, 5:30 a.m.
Ending Sunday, July 4, 12:00 p.m.
8th Street from Monroe to Peachtree St.
Beginning Saturday, July 3 at 6:15 a.m.
Ending Saturday, July 3 at 12:00 p.m.
Beginning Sunday, July 4 at 7:15 a.m.
Ending Sunday, July 4 at 12:00 p.m.
Peachtree Place from Peachtree St. to West Peachtree
Beginning Saturday, July 3 at 8:00 a.m.
Ending Saturday, July 3 at 12:00 p.m.
Beginning Sunday, July 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Ending Sunday, July 4 at 12:00 p.m.
Registration for the race opened March 15th and closed on May 1st.
For more information about the Peachtree Road Race, CLICK HERE.
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