Photos: 2018 AJC Peachtree Road Race

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Photos: 2018 AJC Peachtree Road Race

July 4, 2018: Photos from the 2018 AJC Peachtree Road Race on the Fourth of July in Atlanta.

Bernard Kip Lagat celebrates winning the AJC Peachtree Road Race with a time of 28:45 in the 10K race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Stephanie Bruce celebrates winning the AJC Peachtree Road Race with a time of 32:21 in the 10K race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Bernard Kip Lagat collapses after crossing the finish line to win the AJC Peachtree Road Race with a time of 28:45 in the 10K race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Bernard Kip Lagat is helped to his feet after collapsing to the ground at the finish line to win the AJC Peachtree Road Race with a time of 28:45 in the 10K race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Bernard Kip Lagat wins the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Bernard Kip Lagat, who won the the AJC Peachtree Road Race with a time of 28:45 in the 10K race, is introduced at the start of the Men's Elite group. The 49th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta took off on Peachtree Street near Lenox Mall. Organized by the Atlanta Track Club, the event was expected to draw 60,000 runners and walkers. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Stephanie Bruce wins the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Stephanie Bruce wins the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Stephanie Bruce collapses to the ground after winning the AJC Peachtree Road Race with a time of 32:21 in the 10K race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Stephanie Bruce is helped to her feet after collapsing to the ground while winning the AJC Peachtree Road Race with a time of 32:21 in the 10K race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Bernard Lagat and Stephanie Bruce celebrate after winning the men's and women's elite races during Wednesday's AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Daniel Romanchuk wins the men's wheelchair race in the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Susannah Scaroni wins the women's wheelchair race during the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Curtis Ward gets a hug from Yvonne Leeb after finishing the push assist race during the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Austell's Michael Martinez is the t-shirt design winner in the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Non elite runners at the starting line. The 49th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta took off on Peachtree Street near Lenox Mall. Organized by the Atlanta Track Club, the event was expected to draw 60,000 runners and walkers. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Non elite runners at the starting line. The 49th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta took off on Peachtree Street near Lenox Mall. Organized by the Atlanta Track Club, the event was expected to draw 60,000 runners and walkers. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms prepares to drop the flag while rapper Jeezy blows the horn for the start of the Women's Elite group. The 49th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta took off on Peachtree Street near Lenox Mall. Organized by the Atlanta Track Club, the event was expected to draw 60,000 runners and walkers. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is cheered as she finishes the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

A woman waves an American flag during the 49th running of the AJC Peachtree road race near Piedmont Park, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

Nancy Wall poses for a photo while dressed as the Statue of Liberty for the annual AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4. She says she dressed up to celebrate the United States' birthday. She has on a cape that reads, "I care." She says it is supposed to show her support for immigrants. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

Linda Seals (left) and Paulette Ross dance towards the start line at the annual AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

A runner dressed as Abe Lincoln crosses the finish line during the 49th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race near Piedmont Park, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

T-shirt distribution volunteer Kathy Thomas arrives at her post sporting patriotic sunglasses for the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

T-shirt distribution volunteers Kathy Key (from left), Kathy Thomas, Sherry Boucarut, and Martha Jean Harmon are thumbs up as they arrive to man their post in Piedmont Park during the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Finish fluids volunteer Ricardo Harris arrives at the water stand in Piedmont Park sporting his patriotic hat for the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Volunteers load up plenty of ice and water in Piedmont Park for runners finishing the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Grady medical service staff arrive at the finish line to be on hand if needed for the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Mackenzie (left), Connor (center), and Kaylee Middlebrooks share a morning snack during the 49th running of the AJC Peachtree road race near Piedmont Park, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

07/04/2018 -- Atlanta, GA - A Marta police mobile command center is set up at the Midtown Marta transit station during the 49th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race near Piedmont Park, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

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Bernard Kip Lagat celebrates winning the AJC Peachtree Road Race with a time of 28:45 in the 10K race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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