ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s not a Fourth of July in Atlanta without the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race! This year will see the race’s 56th running, with an estimated 55,000 people participating in the world’s largest 10K. Here’s everything you need to know to navigate the event. From a city-center 10K on the Fourth of July to a remote trail ultra that started in 1980, learn more about destination races in Atlanta. Distance: 10K Offical Race Web Site The AJC Peachtree Road Race, organized by the Atlanta Track Club, is the largest 10K in the world. In its 48th running, the AJC Peachtree Road Race has become a Fourth of July tradition for thousands of people throughout the metro Atlanta area and beyond. Come kick off your Fourth of July festivities with us! About 50,000 walkers and runners will participate in the 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, the World’s Largest 10K. Registration for AJC Peachtree Road Race is open Runners in Atlanta — and from around the world — can now register for the 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. The world's largest 10K wouldn't be possible without volunteers. Join us in bringing Atlanta's biggest tradition to life. Step into All-Star week with the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler! Center Parc Stadium 4.4 Miler (ages 9 & older) Ticket to HBCU Swingman Classic: July 11 ATLANTA — One of Atlanta’s top Fourth of July traditions returns on Thursday. About 50,000 walkers and runners will participate in the 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Several cities and organizations across the metro Atlanta area are putting on a fireworks show and many other celebrations. Main Fourth of July picks in Metro Atlanta AJC Peachtree Road Race – July 4 Join over 50,000 runners for the world’s largest 10K. Interview with elite winners of Peachtree Road Race FOX 5 Atlanta spoke with the elite winners of the annual Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4. The July 4th Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA is on Saturday July 5, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K Registration, 10K Registration, 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration, Virtual Run Registration, Family 1 Mile Fun Run, and 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt). Today, Peachtree stands as the world's largest 10K with 60,000 runners and walkers registering for the Fourth of July event. Fireworks, food, music, and parades—here are 10 fun events happening this Fourth of July in metro Atlanta. ATLANTA - July 5, 2024 - Even as people were still running, walking, dancing and cheering in Atlanta's 2024 Party of the Summer, registration opened for the 56th Running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Peachtree is back! On July 4, runners from every corner of Atlanta — and from around the globe — will take part in the world’s largest 10k. ATLANTA — March 13, 2024 — Now everyone can RSVP to "The Party of the Summer," because general registration for the 55th Running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on July 4 opens on Friday, March 15. Registration for the iconic event will also remain open for Atlanta Track Club members, as will the ongoing "invite-only" initiative in which any registrants can issue a ATLANTA - March 25, 2025 - The countdown to the 56th Running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race is on. Registration opens April 1, inviting 55,000 participants to take part in Atlanta's biggest Fourth of July tradition and the world's largest 10K. The AJC Peachtree Road Race, organized by the Atlanta Track Club, is the largest 10K in the world. In its 48th running, the AJC Peachtree Road Race has become a Fourth of July tradition for thousands of people throughout the metro Atlanta area and beyond. Fireworks and laser light show each night around 9:30 p.m. Family-friendly attractions all week East Point 4th of July Celebration – July 4 Downtown East Point will feature free live music, vendors, and fireworks. Event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Fireworks cap off the evening Fourth of July Weekend at Lanier Islands – July 4–6 Celebrate by the lake with water slides, live music, and The AJC Peachtree Road Race will return to the Fourth of July weekend in 2025.
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