PHOTOS: Runners pay tribute to Hank Aaron

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PHOTOS: Runners pay tribute to Hank Aaron

Runners hit the streets of Atlanta a MLB 4.4-mile tribute for Braves legend Hank Aaron near the locaton of homerun record.

Braves mascot Blooper jumps the gun at the start of the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Shannon Booker greets runners and gives them their finisher’s medal at the end of the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Runners take off at the start of the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Will Ponder is cheered by MLB mascots as he wins the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

People gather for the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A fan watches from behind a barricade at the start of the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A volunteer hands out participation medals at the finish line of the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dawayne Eason hydrates after finishing the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Runners shoot video of the MLB mascots before the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Erin Pesti listens to the National Anthem before the start of the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Runners warm up before the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Duane Brooks, from left, Ryan Makely and Sarah Ratigan pose for a photo in front of the statue of Hank Aaron before running the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Runners walk past the location of the old Fulton County Stadium on their way to the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The 4.4 miles is a nod to Hank Aaron, who broke Babe Ruth’s home run record in Fulton County Stadium. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Braves mascot Blooper jumps the gun at the start of the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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