HOLIDAY WEATHER-TRAFFIC: No rain expected for AJC Peachtree Road Race
ATLANTA FORECAST
Wednesday morning: Low: 74
Wednesday afternoon: High: 89
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No Fourth of July is complete without The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, and there’s pretty much no chance participants could get wet this year.
“Showers and thunderstorms — nothing like that to worry about (Wednesday) morning,” Channel 2 Action News Chief meteorologist Glenn Burns said.
Georgia is in the middle of a month-long pattern of daily scattered showers and thunderstorms, and that’s expected to continue Wednesday afternoon, when there is a 30 percent chance of rain.
Good luck to everyone running the biggest 10k in the world -- tomorrow's Peachtree Road Race! I'll be on the course with you! :) @ajcprr pic.twitter.com/QaSHYtua33
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) July 3, 2018
The morning should start in the low 70s and build to the upper 80s by lunchtime, topping at a predicted high of 90 degrees, Burns said. So it’ll get toasty during the afternoon, but that’s when the bulk of the storms should come and mellow the heat out a bit.
“As we head through your July 4 afternoon, some isolated showers and storms (start) developing,” Channel 2 meteorologist Brian Monahan said.
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Make sure you're race day ready and take some time to read this year's #ajcprr participant instructions! Expo, bib numbers, travel info and more. Do you know when your start wave goes off? Find out here: https://t.co/ZPH9V2Sn7k pic.twitter.com/OtN9jshMNX
— ajcprr (@ajcprr) June 24, 2018
What's more likely to affect racers and spectators is the 90 percent morning humidity and the many road closures for the race, which could make downtown traffic tough to navigate. For more detail on what roads will be closed and when, click here.
On race day, safety is @ATLtrackclub number one priority! Help make #ajcprr a great, safe event. Plan your travel route and leave bags at home. No bags will be allowed at the start line. More info on road closures and other prohibited items here: https://t.co/8XXu6T3PDc pic.twitter.com/cAp0oNOn7Z
— ajcprr (@ajcprr) June 27, 2018
For those who decide public transportation is the better route, MARTA will provide extra trains, shuttle buses and staff on July 4. The gold line is the best way to reach the race start location near Lenox Station.
To make it easier for runners and spectators to enjoy the AJC Peachtree Road Race, MARTA will provide extra trains, shuttle buses, and staff. Go to https://t.co/eD4Vyyp45M for bus and train information #AJCPRR #PeachtreeRoadRace
— MARTA (@MARTASERVICE) June 29, 2018
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And Uber is offering a 50 percent discount to customers who use the ride-sharing service to and from MARTA stations, the transit agency said in a tweet.
Going to the @ajcprr? Use @Uber code PRR18 to get 50% off uberX, POOL, or VIP trips to/from MARTA stations July 4. Valid from 4am-1pm for up to $5.
— MARTA (@MARTASERVICE) July 3, 2018
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Zachary Hansen, a Georgia native, covers economic development and commercial real estate for the AJC. He's been with the newspaper since 2018 and enjoys diving into complex stories that affect people's lives.
