Questions about registration? We have answers.

You have two options:

 1. Deferred entry - If you will not be participating in the 2016 AJC Peachtree Road Race but would like to take part in 2017, your entry may be deferred. While fees are not waived for 2017, a deferred entry does ensure you'll have a spot in next year's Peachtree and will not have to enter the lottery.  Click here for details on deferred entries.

 2. Race Number Transfer - If for some reason you are unable to participate in the 2016 AJC Peachtree Road Race you may officially transfer your race number to another non-registered runner at the Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center (Exhibit Hall C1, 362 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, 30313) from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016.  Click here for details on the race number transfer system.

During registration, I selected to pick-up my number at the expo but now would like to have it mailed.

Once the form is submitted we cannot change the method of race number delivery.

Can I change my start wave?

No, race times cannot be added or changed after.

If I get a number through the race number transfer system, can I update my start wave?

No, start waves cannot be changed.  You will receive the same number that was issued to the original registrant.

My address has changed since registration, can I change it?

You may email address changes through April 1.   After that date we recommend that you forward the mail to your new address.  If you do not receive the number by June 20, please contact peachtree@atlantatrackclub.org.

I am entered in the 2016 AJC Peachtree Road Race. When will I receive my race number?

Why is there a letter in front of my race number?

The letter indicates the start wave that you have been placed in.  For example, if your race number is H76455, you have been assigned to start wave H.  Click here for details on start wave placement.

I've lost my number. Can I get a replacement?

Unfortunately, only one number is issued per runner. Lost numbers cannot be replaced.  If you still wish to participate, charity numbers are available.  Click here for more details.

Can I run the race without a race number?

No, you must have an official race number.

Expo 

What will I need to bring with me when I pick up my race number at the Expo?

• Valid ID (Valid forms of ID include: Driver's License, Passport, School ID, Utility Bill, School Report Card, etc.)

• Copy of your race number confirmation.   If you selected to pick up your race number at the expo, you will be e-mailed your race number confirmation in mid to late June.

I selected to pick up my number at the Expo but am unable to pick it up now.   Can a friend pick up my number for me?

Your number may be picked up by a third party.  They will need to have the following items with them in order to pick up your number for you:

• Copy of your ID (see above for acceptable forms of ID).

• Copy of your race number confirmation.

Where is the Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo?

The Georgia World Congress Center (Exhibit Hall C1, 362 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., NW, Atlanta, 30313) on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3.  

Do I have to attend the Expo?

If you selected to pick up your number at the Expo, you will need to attend the Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo.

Is there a cost to attend the Expo?

No, the Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo is free and open to the public.

Can anyone attend the Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo?

Yes, the expo is open to the public, so anyone can attend.

What is there to do at the Expo?

Course 

Is water available on the course?

Yes, water stations are located approximately every mile along the course.  Several water sprays will also be located along the course.  Click here to view course map.

Is there a course time limit?

The Peachtree course will officially close at noon.

Is the course closed to traffic?

Yes, the entire 10K course is closed to traffic; however, please be mindful of your surroundings.  Click here to view course road closures.

Are there any items that aren't allowed on the course?

For your safety and that of others, we do not allow the following items on the course: iPods or mp3 players; any wheeled conveyance including baby strollers, inline skates, skateboards, bicycles, skateboards, scooters.

Where can I meet up with my family or friends after the event?

The best place to meet up with family and friends after the event is in the BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia Family Meeting Area located in Piedmont Park near the Park Tavern.  Alphabetical arranged balloons will be located in the area to help you determine an appropriate spot to meet up with your family and friends.  View finish map here.

Start Waves

What time does the event start?

• 6:43 a.m. - Wheelchair Race

• 6:53 a.m. - Kilometer Kids Charity Chase - Military Team Race

• 7:20 a.m. - Peachtree Cup

• 7:30 a.m. - Main Start

Click here to view start map/times.

My family has been assigned numbers in different start waves. How can we run together?

Transportation

How do I get to the start area?

Parking is not available in the start area, so it is advised that you take MARTA. MARTA will begin running at 5 a.m. on race day. The Lenox station off of the gold line is the closest station to the start line.  Race participants are discouraged from using the Buckhead station as it is not set up to handle the large numbers of people that will be arriving in the start area.  Participants using the Buckhead station will also have a more difficult time getting to the start area once the race begins.

How do I get home after the event?

Participants are encouraged to take MARTA after the event, as parking around Piedmont Park is limited. The Midtown station off of 10th Street and the Arts Center station near 14th Street are both approximately a 15-20 minute walk from Piedmont Park.

For those planning on heading to the Midtown station, be sure to take 8th Street when heading to the station as 10th street will still be closed off for participants finishing the race.

Will there be busses to take us from Piedmont Park to the MARTA stations?

No, busses will not be provided to take finishers to the MARTA stations.

Timing/Results

Is the Peachtree a timed event?

Yes, the AJC Peachtree Road Race is a timed event. All event participants will receive a Chrono-Track B-tag  timing tag attached to their race numbers. The tag activates when you cross the start line mat and stops timing when you cross the finish line mat.  Wear your bib on the front of your shirt and do not cover under any layers such as a fuel belt for accurate timing.

When will race results be posted?

Unofficial race results will be posted on atlantatrackclub.org and ajc.com/peachtree the evening of July 4. Results will be finalized and made official 30 days after the event.

Are there age group awards? 

Age group awards for the top three men and women in each age group (14 & under, five-year increments up to 80+) are mailed to participants after results are finalized thirty days following the event.

Rules

May I run with my iPod or MP3 player?

For safety reasons, music players and headphones are not permitted on the course.  If music motivates you, don’t worry: music will be playing at many points along the course, and spectators are known to bring their own music to help you along as well.

Are baby joggers or strollers allowed in the event?

No. For everyone’s safety, no wheeled conveyances of any kind are permitted on the course. With 60,000 runners, space is tight and any sort of wheeled item on the course could be a hazard.

Can I bring my backpack?

We recommend that you pack light and leave valuables at home.  If you do bring items with you to the event, they may be subject to search and should not be left unattended.

Are pets allowed in the event?

We’re sorry, but pets and wheeled conveyances, including baby joggers or strollers, skateboards, bicycles, and skates, are not permitted on the course.

Miscellaneous

I am a very slow runner. Can I still run the race?

Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome. If you’re relatively slow, however, you should stay towards the right hand side of the course. Be sure not to stop suddenly or veer into the paths of other runners. If you are running with friends, run no more than two abreast. Doing this will keeps traffic on the course moving smoothly.

I am not able to run the race. Can I still get my T-shirt?

The Peachtree shirt is a finisher’s shirt. Only those completing the entire race are allowed to receive the Peachtree T-shirt.  No exceptions.

How do I get my pictures from the race?

Race photos are handled by MarathonFoto.   You will receive an e-mail with a link to pictures of you 1-2 weeks after the event. Any questions regarding race photos should be directed to MarathonFoto at (800) 247-3435.

Spectators and Non-Runners

I would like to cheer on my family and friends as they make their way down the course. Where is the best spot to watch the event?

Click here to view the best places along the course to watch the race.  If driving, be sure to familiarize yourself with road closures, available here.

Which streets will be closed for the race, and when will they close?

I live along the course, will I be able to enter or exit my residence?

Click here for complete list of closures.  Police will be located at each intersection to direct traffic.

I'd like to be at a certain point to watch someone run the race. How can I get there?

The key to getting the best vantage point is to get there early, plan ahead, and be patient both on the way to your vantage point and when leaving.  Your best bet is to take MARTA to where you will be watching the race.