In the ATL, 4th of July means Peachtree Road Race! This year marks the 56th running of the race that is on track to bring more than 51,000 runners and thousands more spectators to the streets. This race is known as the world’s largest 10K, and will kick off at 6:50 a.m. The race starts in Buckhead, trucks through Midtown, and ends at Piedmont Park. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the race!
Major road closures across the city
The Peachtree Road Race road closures begin on Wednesday, July 2, and continue through the July 4 holiday.
Be advised of the following closures:
- Peachtree Road from Lenox Parkway to Lenox Road is closed now through 10a July 4th.
- Numerous streets in Buckhead including parts of Peachtree Road, Lenox Road, Roxboro Road, Oak Valley Road, and more will be shut down.
- Course closures from Piedmont Road to 10th Street will last from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on race day.
- Finish area closures on 10th Street and surrounding streets begin June 30 and last through July 4 at 5p.
MARTA adjusts service for race day
MARTA will begin rail service at 4am Friday with expanded access to accommodate race crowds. Shuttle buses will operate between Lindbergh Center Station and Lenox Road from 5 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., with the drop off being close to the starting line.
Gold Line trains are the best option for reaching Lenox Station and the starting corrals.
Midtown Station is the best choice post-race, located about a 15-minute walk from the finish area.
The Atlanta Streetcar will run from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 4.
MARTA will also offer race-day wristbands functioning like Breeze Cards for quicker access.
Ride sharing
There will be designated drop-off spots at:
East side: Lenox Road and Ga. 400 north
West side: East Paces Ferry and Roxboro roads
North side: Peachtree Street and Narmore Drive
Course route and a renamed hill
The course is 6.2-miles and begins at the intersection of Lenox Parkway and Peachtree Road in Buckhead and finishes on 10th Street at the entrance to Piedmont Park. As part of the Shepherd Center’s 50th anniversary celebration, the notoriously steep "Cardiac Hill" along the route will be temporarily renamed "Hope Hill."
Weather forecast: Hot and humid
Runners and spectators should prepare to sweat! The forecast calls for highs 93 degrees and 60% humidity. Participants should dress in light, breathable clothing and hydrate early and often. Water stations will be available about every mile along the route.