21.0975 km
Distance
290 m
Elevation Gain
2:15:00
Average Finish Time
60,000
Total Finishers
1970
Established
Rolling
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Course & Elevation
Starting in Buckhead and finishing downtown at Piedmont Park, the Peachtree Road Race follows a scenic point-to-point course through Atlanta's most iconic neighborhoods. Runners experience rolling hills with steady climbs through residential areas, peaking around mile 8 before a fast descent into the urban core. The final miles feature the famous downhill finish on Peachtree Street, one of the most electrifying race finishes in America.
🌤️ Weather
Hot and humid summer conditions typical of Atlanta in early July, with afternoon heat and occasional thunderstorms. Excellent spectator support throughout the course helps offset the challenging heat.
🏆 Course Record
00:57:46
Khalid Khannouchi (1999)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ Established in 1970, the Peachtree Road Race is the world's largest 10K race by participation, attracting 60,000+ runners every July 4th.
- ▸ The race is so popular that entry is determined by lottery, with less than a 20% chance of securing a spot—making a bib a coveted status symbol among Atlanta runners.
- ▸ Famous finishers have included President Jimmy Carter, who completed the race multiple times well into his 80s.
- ▸ The iconic downhill finish on Peachtree Street is lined with thousands of spectators and live bands, creating one of the most electrifying final miles in running.
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