Andrew Morse is running toward a quieter mind AJC president and publisher will once again be in the Peachtree Road Race crowd July 4th. Here's a guide to what's open and closed in metro Atlanta for the Fourth of July, from grocery stores to government offices. The 56th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race is only a couple of days away, but the road closures have already started. 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 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! If you did not get accepted in the AJC Peachtree Road Race lottery or are looking to Discover everything you need to know about the 2025 July 4th Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 - Atlanta! Get date, distances, location, videos, registration links, and other details about this run. 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. Join us for the exhilarating July 4th Freedom Run, hosted by The Best Races, on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Cobb! This fantastic event invites runners and walkers of all ages and paces to celebrate Independence Day weekend with a choice of race distances: a lively 5K, a challenging 10K, or a half-marathon (13.1 miles). Major road closures will be in effect across Atlanta through July 4 for the 56th annual AJC Peachtree Road Race. 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). Run Stress-free, Warm memories, Always here for you! Eventbrite - The Best Races presents July 4th Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA - Saturday, 5 July 2025 at South Peachtree Creek Trail (Course Map will be emailed), Decatur, GA. Find event and ticket information. Sign up for July 4th Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTA on Sat 5th Jul 2025. Learn how to enter, read reviews, get exclusive discounts, see photos, course maps, and results. Running in S Peachtree Creek Trail, Atlanta, GA 30033, USA. Attending the 2024 Peachtree Road Race? Here’s everything you need to know. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - July 4 isn’t just Independence Day. This year, it also marks the 55th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, the world’s largest 10K! Today, Peachtree stands as the world's largest 10K with 60,000 runners and walkers registering for the Fourth of July event. Fireworks, races and fun take over Atlanta this Fourth of July. Here's what to do. The AJC Peachtree Road Race will return to the Fourth of July weekend in 2025. 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 Race, 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 56th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race is set to bring more than 51,000 runners—and thousands more spectators—to the streets of Atlanta on Friday, July 4. Info on July 4t Atlanta road closings from the race’s start near Lenox Square to the finish line on 10th Street just east of Piedmont Park. Also details on when the race ends.
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