PHOTOS: Scenes at 2019 AJC Peachtree Road Race

AJC Peachtree Road Race

PHOTOS: Scenes at 2019 AJC Peachtree Road Race

The AJC Peachtree Road Race is one of the premier Fourth of July traditions in Atlanta.

The scene in the middle of the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

The scene in the middle of the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

A.J. Jensen (foreground), volunteer, takes a short nap as runners make their way down Peachtree Road during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Volunteers hand out water cups near Shepherd Center during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Runners drink water to stay hydrated during the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Members of We Were Here perform as runners make their way down Peachtree Road during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 4, 2019 Atlanta: Paula & Reg Barnes, dressed as Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross, prepare the finish line tape for the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The couple have manned the finish line for more than 30 years. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The start of the push assisted wheelchair race. The 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

The final group races to the finish line at the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Runners begin to fill Piedmont Park after finishing the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Volunteers Hans out t-shirts for race participants at Piedmont Park during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Brian Tromp shows off his t-shirt at Piedmont Park after finishing the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Sisters Tyler (right) and Peyton Madden-Jones (left) look for their father as he participates during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

The final group races to the finish line at the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Faberge Fullman (center) takes a selfie with friends at 3 mile point as runners make their way down Peachtree Road during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms participates in the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Runners make their way down Peachtree Street during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Dominic M. cheers runners on during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Runners make their way down Peachtree Road during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Volunteers Renita Humphrey (center) and Tammi Perkins (right) encourage runners with high fives and cheers after the finish line during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Runners arrive at Lenox Station on Thursday, July 4 2019.

Runners and supporters crowd the southbound Marta train to the Buckhead Station stop to get to the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2019. The AJC Peachtree Road Race is the largest 10 kilometer race in the world, and has taken place on Independence Day since the seventies. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Runners depart a MARTA train at Lenox station. The 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 4, 2019 Atlanta: Atlanta police officers man a barricade at 10th Street and Monroe Drive N.E. as roads are shut down for the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

July 4, 2019 Atlanta: A Atlanta police officer patrols 10th Street along the finish line before the start of the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

July 4, 2019 Atlanta: Atlanta Track Club volunteers gather at the finish line for a meeting while preparing for the start of the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

July 4, 2019 Atlanta: Emergency Medical Technicians prepare ice packs to help cool down runners in the emergency tent at the finish line for the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Atlanta. Race times have been moved ahead due to the heat. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

A flyover before the start of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Thursday, July 4, 2019. The AJC Peachtree Road Race is the largest 10 kilometer race in the world, and has taken place on Independence Day since the seventies. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

7/4/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- An Atlanta Police Department officer gears up at the intersection of 10th Street NE and Monroe Drive NE befor the start of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Volunteer Sam Shock (center) setting up water station near Shepherd Center on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Volunteers raise the flag before AJC Peachtree Road Race starts on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Runners make their way down Peachtree Road during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Runners make their way down Peachtree Road during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Katey McCand (foreground) with her dog Kai encourages runners during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A runner takes a break at a bus stop on Peachtree Road during the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The last wave of participants near the Shepherd Center during the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

The last wave of participants near the Shepherd Center during the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Runners participate during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Corrina Milner(right) hands out popsicles to runners during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Trash piles up along Peachtree Street during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Vera Holmes cheers on runners during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Runners participate during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Runners holds hands as they complete the final stretch of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Runners cheer on their peers during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

A runner receives a high-five during the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

7/4/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Ursula Smith (right) and Kevin Jones (left) takes a selfie at the finish line after completing the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

A runner receives his t-shirt after completing the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Harry Dunn checks out his t-shirt after completing the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

A volunteer hands out water to runners following their completion of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Memo Sandoval carries a rainbow flag in Piedmont Park following his completion of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

A volunteer hands out souvenir water bottles as race participants finish the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Tyler Whiteside of Conyers stretches in Piedmont Park after completing the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Volunteers clean up after the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

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The scene in the middle of the AJC Peachtree Road Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

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