This year’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race will return to the Atlanta tradition of being in-person. It is planned for two days: Saturday, July 3, and Sunday, July 4. But it will also have a virtual option where participants can map out their own 6.2 mile route.

Registration for the Virtual Running of the 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race remains open through June 7, 2021. You can sign up here.

Below is a round-up of a few apps runners, walkers and everyone in between can use when they join the 52nd running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.

Participants should know that they must complete their virtual 10K between Saturday, July 3 and 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 5.

Plot A Route

PlotARoute.com is used in more than 190 countries and the website has helpful how-to guides. Standard membership is free and you can use the site on mobile, desktop and tablets.

Mapometer

Considered an “online map-based route planner for sportspeople,” users can calculate route distances and elevation profiles from anywhere in the world using Mapometer, which has a desktop and an app component.

AllTrails

Seeking a picturesque scenic route? AllTrails provides a free way to map out your course. This includes the various trails metro Atlanta has to offer. The site also denotes how difficult each trail is, making it a good choice for novices and experienced participants.

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