In the ATL, 4th of July means Peachtree Road Race! This year marks the 57th 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 earliest closures begin July 3 around the race's starting area.
All lanes of Peachtree Road between Lenox Road and Lenox Parkway will close beginning 12 a.m. July 3 and remain closed until 10 a.m. July 4.
Peachtree Road between Lenox Road and Piedmont Road will also close from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. July 3 for the Peachtree Junior event.
Additional start area closures begin 4:30 a.m. July 4 and are scheduled to reopen by 10 a.m. They include portions of:
- Peachtree Road from Lenox Road to Peachtree-Dunwoody Road
- Lenox Road
- Around Lenox Road
- Buckhead Loop
- Wieuca Road
- Roxboro Road
- Pritchard Road
- Lakeside Drive
- Kingsboro Road
- Oak Valley Road
Race course closures
The race route along Peachtree Road through Buckhead and Midtown will close beginning 5 a.m. July 4.
Peachtree Road from Piedmont Road in Buckhead to 10th Street in Midtown is expected to remain closed until 11:30 a.m., although officials say the roadway will begin reopening in sections starting in Buckhead around 9:30 a.m.
Full reopening is expected no earlier than approximately 11 a.m.
Midtown finish area closures
Several streets surrounding Piedmont Park will also be closed as crews prepare for and operate the finish area.
The longest closure begins 7 a.m. July 1, when 10th Street between Charles Allen Drive and Monroe Drive closes through 5 p.m. July 4.
Other July 4 closures include:
- 10th Street from Myrtle Street to Charles Allen Drive: 2:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 10th Street from Peachtree Street to Myrtle Street: 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Cross traffic will be allowed until 5 a.m.)
- Monroe Drive from Kanuga Street to Virginia Avenue: 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- 8th Street from Monroe Drive to Peachtree Street: 7 a.m. to noon
- Peachtree Place from Peachtree Street to West Peachtree Street: 6 a.m. to noon
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 start running at 4 a.m. on race day. If you are taking MARTA, Lenox Square is easily accessible from both of the north-south lines.
- From the Red Line, exit at the Buckhead station and walk two blocks northeast.
- From the Gold Line, exit at the Lenox Square station and cut through the mall to get to the Macy’s-side parking lot.
- A round-trip MARTA ticket will set you back $5.
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
Weather forecast: Hot and humid
Runners and spectators should prepare to sweat! The forecast calls for extremely hot and humid weather and we may be under a heat advisory. Participants should dress in light, breathable clothing and hydrate early and often. Water stations will be available about every mile along the road
