Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
The AJC Peachtree Road Race will celebrate its 46th year this 4th of July. To contribute to the festive atmosphere of the world's largest 10K race with over 60,000 runners and walkers, many restaurants are offering food and drink promotions for both participants and spectators. From pre-race shots, post-race pizza and free beer for crossing the finish line, these specials offer one more reason to cheer. For details about the race, click here.
Buckhead Pizza Company: Racers can carb-up before the run with a buy one, get one free special on any pizza and pasta on July 3. After the race, participants can stop in for a complimentary personal pizza and all-you-can-eat $0.50 wings plus $2 pints and $8 pitchers of Miller High Life.
Cook Hall: For the duration of the race, guests will enjoy $5 Bloody Marys, mimosas and a music set by Atlanta's own DJ Hakim at this W Atlanta Buckhead restaurant. There will also be a grab and go breakfast for racers, inclusive of bottled water, fresh fruit and other healthy race day fuel. Doors will open at 7 a.m., and diners may opt to sit on the patio, which offers a prime view of the Peachtree Road Race.
Corso Coffee: Doors will open at 7 a.m. complete with a full bar on the patio for both spectators and runners to enjoy. Runners can fuel up with quick roadside espresso vodka shots, but those that prefer a longer pit stop, $5 Bloody Marys and other specialty cocktails will be available via a partnership with Deep Eddy Vodka.
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Shake Shack: The Buckhead location will open at 7:30 a.m. to give spectators and runners an opportunity to indulge in burgers as well as the limited edition Shack Corn Dog, a Vienna all-beef hot dog dipped in Shack-made corn batter, cooked golden brown and served with Rick's Picks sweet corn relish. The latter will be available from Thursday, July 2 through Monday, July 6.
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta: Flash your race bib and enjoy a free beer with the purchase of one adult entrée at this downtown restaurant that serves classic American fare such as hickory smoked ribs and burgers.
Hi-Five Diner: Everyone with a numbered bib will receive 20% off food purchases after the race at this Midtown diner.
TAP: Wear your team colors, enjoy brunch and drink specials plus live entertainment from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at this Midtown restaurant, located within walking distance of Piedmont Park, where the race concludes.
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