More than 50,000 runners participate in 2026 Peachtree Road Race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race takes place on July 4 in Atlanta, featuring over 50,000 runners. This iconic 10K event, known as the world’s largest, begins at Lenox Square in Buckhead and concludes in Piedmont Park. The first wave of participants starts at 6:50 a.m. EDT. Amid forecasts of hot weather, organizers have issued a Red Flag Alert due to potentially dangerous heat conditions. Participants are encouraged to arrive early and utilize MARTA for transportation, as limited parking is available.
- •Event date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- •Course spans 10 kilometers from Buckhead to Midtown
- •First participant wave starts at 6:50 a.m. EDT
- •Weather alerts in place for potentially dangerous heat
- •MARTA public transit recommended for travel to the race
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Everything You Need to Know for the 2026 Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta
"Everything you need to know about the 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race Atlanta’s biggest Fourth of July tradition returns Saturday as more than 50,000 runners and walkers are expected to take part in the 57th running of the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race. Known as the world’s largest 10K, the annual event stretches from…
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