PHOTOS: Day 2 of AJC Peachtree Road Race 2021

AJC Peachtree Road Race

PHOTOS: Day 2 of AJC Peachtree Road Race 2021

Elite runners and wheelers were part of the highlights for day two of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners take off from the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - The flag is raised over the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - The flag is raised over the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - The wheelchair divisions were the first to take off as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - The wheelchair divisions were the first to take off as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - The wheelchair divisions were the first to take off as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - The wheelchair divisions were the first to take off as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners warm up before the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms prepares to start a race with ATC director Rich Kenah as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - The opening ceremony this morning as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - A military flyover was part of the opening ceremony as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Olivia Adams sings the National Anthem as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks at the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Elite woman runners prepare at the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Elite woman runners take off at the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Elite mens runners prepare at the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners take off as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners take off as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners take off as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners take off as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners take off as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

JULY 4, 2021 -- ATLANTA Tatyana McFadden crosses the finish line, Sunday, July 4, 2021, winning the women's wheelchair division of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Daniel Romanchuck defended his title and won his fourth Atlanta Journal-Constitution Shepard Center men’s wheelchair division title Sunday morning as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

JULY 4, 2021 -- ATLANTA Sam Chelanga celebrates after winning the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

JULY 4, 2021 -- ATLANTA Sara Hall celebrates after winning the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

JULY 4, 2021 -- ATLANTA Sam Chelanga won the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - XXX (from left) Sam Chelanga and Clayton Young as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Local residents in Buckhead, Magda Gomez & Andi Stein, l to r, cheer on runners as they head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners head down Peachtree St. from the starting line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lead elite female runners race near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Lead elite male runners race near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

A runner high fives the Rev. Sam Candler outside the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Bruce McFadden, left, and Debra McFadden, right, cheer on runners near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

“Thank you Jesus,” a runner says as she takes a moment to cool down under a holy water sprinkler outside the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

The Rev. Sam Candler blesses a runner outside the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Firefighter Sean Gluth from Barrow County carries an American flag near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Runners make their way towards Cardiac Hill near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Runners pass through a sprinkler near Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Runners reach mile two near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Law enforcement watches as runners pass by the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Runners continue on near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

A wheelchair racer passes in front of the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

A runner continues on near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Wheelchair racers pass in front of the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

A runner passes under a holy water sprinkler outside the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

The Rev. Sam Candler blesses a runner outside the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

A runner gives a thumbs up as he passes through a water sprinkler near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

A runner passes through a sprinkler near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Alexandera Klaes cheers for runners as they pass her near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. “I love to be festive,” Klaes said. “Anything to dress up and cheer people on.” (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Jaclyn Small waves an American flag at runners as they pass her near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Runners continue on near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

A runner high fives an onlooker near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Runners make their way towards Cardiac Hill near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Wheelchair racers pass in front of the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Runners continue on near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

Runners make their way towards Cardiac Hill near the Cathedral of St. Phillip during the AJC Peachtree Road Race Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads a group across the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners cross the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners cross the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners cross the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners cross the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners cross the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners cross the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners cross the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners cross the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners cross the finish line as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.shin@ajc.com

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners react as they cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners react as they cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Barrow County firefighter Sean Gluth makes his way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Barrow County firefighter Sean Gluth fist-bumps with a volunteer after crossing the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Military personnel make their way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Paula and Reg Barnes, dressed as Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross, wave as runners cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runers celebrates after crossing the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners react as they cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Carma Adams celebrates after crossing the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners celebrate after crossing the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Margaret Fordham (left) and Addison Pruitt high-five after crossing the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners react as they cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Betty Lindberg, 96, crosses the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners react as they cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners react as they cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners react as they cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - A couple celebrates with kiss at the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms with her team celebrates as they approach the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - A runners wearing patriotic socks stops for a selfie after crossing the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - John Alderdice with his crutches crosses the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way to the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners react as they cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Paula and Reg Barnes, dressed as Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross, wave as runners cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners make their way down 10th Street by Piedmont Park during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2021 Atlanta - Runners react as they cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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7/4/21 - Atlanta, GA - Runners take off from the start as the AJC Peachtree Road Race returned in-person for the second day Sunday for the holiday tradition. Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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