AJC Peachtree Road Race

PHOTOS: Runners dress up for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

A race participant dresses up a “Capitan America” was seen during the 55th Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Ziyu Julian Zhu / AJC)

A couple with wedding dress were seen during the 55th Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Ziyu Julian Zhu / AJC)

Runners compete during the 55th Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Jere Allen reacts as he and his supporters cross he finish line during the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road,Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

A runner shows his patriotism with his makeup at the finish of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road,Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

“Uncle Same” and “Betsy Ross” cheer up the audience during the 55th Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Ziyu Julian Zhu / AJC)

John Howard and Bettilee Miller wave flags at the finish of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

People head to the starting line dressed in British costumes before the start of the 55th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Arvin.Temkar / ajc.com)

Runners compete during the 55th Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Trey Yearwood, 46, has dressed as George Washington for his past four of the past six AJC Peachtree Road Races. (Photos: (Photo: Libby Hobbs/AJC)

A young spectator cheers during the 55th Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Peachtree runner shows patriotic spirit at the start of the 55th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Runners participate in the 55th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Peachtree runner shows patriotic spirit at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Costumed runners celebrate at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Runners start the 55th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Arvin.Temkar / ajc.com)

Costumes are a tradition for AJC Peachtree Road Race runners at the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Peachtree runner shows patriotic spirit at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Runners show enthusiam at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Peachtree runner shows patriotic spirit at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Runners start at the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Runners start at the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Runners pose with patriotic participants at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Costumed runners celebrate at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Costumed runners celebrate at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Color coordinated runners pose at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

James Ennis celebrates at the finish line of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Amanda Connell (Left) and Amanda Osprosky cross the finish line during the 55th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin / ajc.com)

Evan Owns and Chip Owens celebrate at the finish of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Runners celebrate at the finish of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riding special bikes in honor of a late friend at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo: Anisah Muhammad/AJC)

Runners celebrate at the finish of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Runners celebrate at the finish of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Runners celebrate at the finish of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Trey Yearwood, 46, has dressed as George Washington for his past four of the past six AJC Peachtree Road Races. (Photos: (Photo: Libby Hobbs/AJC)

Will Murphy and Matt Antonisse from Marietta dress as bananas for their AJC Peachtree Road Race.

Scott Woodward and Lawson Woodward cross the finish line at the finish of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Runners celebrate at the finish of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Luis Arroyo puts his hand over his heart during the National Anthem before the start of the 55th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Arvin.Temkar / ajc.com)

Participants were seen on a shuttle bus on their way to the 55th Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Ziyu Julian Zhu / AJC)

Runners pose for photo at the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

“Uncle Same” and “Betsy Ross” celebrate wheelchair division racers at the finish line of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Early arrivals to the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race take selfies in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Arvin.Temkar / ajc.com)

Early arrivals to the start of the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race take selfies in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Arvin.Temkar / ajc.com)

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A race participant dresses up a “Capitan America” was seen during the 55th Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Ziyu Julian Zhu / AJC)

July 4, 2024

Will Murphy and Matt Antonisse from Marietta dress as bananas for their AJC Peachtree Road Race.

Will Murphy and Matt Antonisse from Marietta dress as bananas for their AJC Peachtree Road Race.

From dazzling patriotic outfits to the downright weird, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race runners wore it all.

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