The AJC Peachtree Road Race turns 50 this year. Organized by the Atlanta Track Club, the event attracts 60,000 runners and walkers each year. In addition to its festive atmosphere, scenic city course and beloved finisher’s T-shirt, this year’s 10k will offer some exciting features to commemorate the race’s 50th birthday, including special travel and VIP experience for select registrants.
Start times:
• Wheelchair 6:25 a.m.
• Elite women 6:50 a.m.
• Elite Men & Seeded 7:00 a.m.
• A 7:00 a.m.
• B 7:05 a.m.
• C 7:10 a.m.
• D 7:16 a.m.
• E 7:20 a.m.
• F 7:25 a.m.
• G 7:30 a.m.
• H 7:35 a.m.
• J 7:40 a.m.
• K 7:45 a.m.
• L 7:50 a.m.
• M 7:55 a.m.
• N 8:00 a.m.
• P 8:05 a.m.
• R 8:10 a.m.
• S 8:15 a.m.
• T 8:20 a.m.
• U 8:25 a.m.
• W 8:30 a.m.
• X 8:35 a.m.
• Y 8:40 a.m.
Course: The course starts at Lenox Square and travels down Peachtree to 10th Street in Midtown. The finish is located on 10th Street just outside of Piedmont Park. For additional course information, click here.
T-shirts and awards: All finishers will receive a 2018 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt. Age Group Awards for the top three men and women in each age group are mailed to participants after results are finalized. The first 1000 finishers also receive a commemorative Top 1000 Finisher mug.
Getting to the race: Event participants and spectators are strongly encouraged to take MARTA. Runners can use the Lenox station for the start and the Midtown or Art Center station for the finish. There is no parking available at the start or finish.
Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo: The Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo and number pick-up will be at the Georgia World Congress Center, Building C, Exhibit Hall C1, 362 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30313. The expo is free and open to the public July 2-3, 2018: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
