peachtree road race
Description: From the official website: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race 10K is an annual tradition that takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 4th. [1]
At 7:30 A.M. on what is likely to be a hazy warm morning this coming 4th of July, 55,000 runners in the 40th running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race will line up from Lenox Square north to the horizon. [2]
Online registration for the 2009 Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon is now open. [3]
We asked for your Peachtree photos, Atlanta, and you’re sending them in at a pace that rivals anything set on race day. [4]
Please be sure to arrive at the start of the race approximately one-hour prior to the start of the event. [5]
Review: One of my favorites, but like everyone else said, unless your are seeded, just do this one for fun. [1]
The race has become a city-wide tradition in which over 60,000 amateur and professional runners try to register for one of the limited 55,000 spots. [6]
For the first time, start times have been announced for each Peachtree Time Group. [5]
* Become a fan of our Peachtree Road Race page. [7]
The race became so popular that by 1989 the race reached capacity in only 9 days and the Atlanta Track Club increased the limit to 40,000 in 1990. [6]
Website services and online registration powered by Active Network. [3]
Order photo reprints here or call 404-526-7562. [4]
Many pages in this Fox Television Stations, Inc. web site feature links to other sites, some of which are operated by companies unrelated to Fox Television Stations, Inc. Fox Television Stations, Inc. has no control over the content or availability of any linked site. [2]
As a result, in 1978 the course was moved to starting at Lenox Square and finishing at the Piedmont Park. [...] In 1976 Carling Brewery dropped its sponsorship of the race and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution began sponsoring the race, bringing added coverage and popularity to the race. [6]
Sources:
[1] Peachtree 10k Road Race || SeriousRunning.com
[2] myfoxatlanta.com | Peachtree Road Race
[3] Atlanta Track Club
[4] Peachtree 10K Race - Atlanta | ajc.com
[5] AJC Peachtree Road Race
[6] Peachtree Road Race - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[7] AJC Peachtree Road Race | ajc.com