2024 MICROSOFT PEACHTREE JUNIOR

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The 2024 Microsoft Peachtree Junior has officially reached capacity and registration is now closed. There will not be any Race Day Registration available.

For participant instructions, click here.

In 2024, Microsoft Peachtree Junior will be free to all children, thanks to all entry fees covered by Microsoft.

Microsoft Peachtree Junior is an event for kids to experience the pageantry, prestige and excitement of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Held in Piedmont Park, the race will feature a Mile (timed) and Dash, with the Mile crossing the same 10th Street finish line as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Registration for the Mile is open to kids ages 6-14, and the Dash registration is open to kids ages 6 & under.

We have lots of family fun in store for you at Microsoft Peachtree Junior:

  • Visit the Wellness STEMS from Here tent, a Microsoft learning experience, to explore where the worlds of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and wellness collide through interactive activities

  • Visit The Home Depot tent in the Meadow and build a free Kids Workshops kit

  • Our Track & Field Zone "Heptathlon" will have seven activities to conquer: mini hurdles, standing broad jump, agility ladders, and more!
  • Photo op wall, where you can "pose with the peaches," stand on the Microsoft Peachtree Junior podium, and commemorate your morning with a fun family photo.
  • "Dash" it up! To test their speed against other dashers, Mile participants can make their way to the Meadow after their race to test their speed at 50 meters.
  • Visit our Coloring Station to color your own Pete the Peach 4th of July coloring page
  • Mile Awards Ceremony on the main stage for top 3 in each age group (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14).
  • And more! Stay tuned for announcements on more fun activities.

Please note: A medal and T-shirt will be guaranteed to the first 3,000 registrants; shirt sizing is not guaranteed.

Atlanta Track Club events are held rain or shine. For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds and cancellations, click here.

Atlanta Track Club intends to hold Microsoft Peachtree Junior as scheduled on July 3, 2024. The Club has a no refund policy. However, If the format of the event moves to virtual ONLY or is cancelled all together due to a force majeure event, you will be given the option to receive a full refund (less processing fees from registration vendor). If, due to circumstances beyond the control of Atlanta Track Club, the location of the event has to be changed, refunds will not be provided, but you will be immediately notified via email and social media.

Location

  • Piedmont Park

Date & Time

  • July 3

Distance

  • Mile (ages 6-14)
  • Dash (6 & under)

Event Swag

  • Short-sleeve adidas T-shirt
  • Medal
  • Race day snack

Cost

FREE

MICROSOFT STEM ACTIVITIES

Wellness STEMS From Here!

Stop by the Microsoft tent in the meadow to participate in STEM activities on race morning. This year's theme is "Wellness STEMS From Here", and Microsoft will be providing the following experiences available for children ages 6 through 14 to promote the connection between sports, STEM, and wellness.

STEM Activity 1: Step Counter 3000
Ages 6+

Even the best runners will need to be able to track how far they go! For this activity, participants will develop and create their own step counter using the micro: bit, a pocket-sized computer, to track how many steps they run. With the step counter 3000 activity, beginner participants will learn about, build/modify, and test a step counter using a micro:bit and associated MakeCode program. Intermediate participants will write the micro:bit step counter code from scratch, test and customize it as they see fit.

STEM Activity 2: CardioPace
Ages 6+

Our physical health and athletic performance are all connected to our breathing and heart rates! Participants will use the micro:bit, a pocket-sized computer, to code a simple digital prompt that can help you regulate your breathing and subsequent heart rate. With the box breathing activity, participants will test out various coded animation sequences to control their breathing and heart rate to increase relaxation, using the MakeCode program. Intermediate participants will use the micro:bit to program a physical heart rate monitor and graph their heart rate over time.

STEM Activity 3: Peach Racer
Ages 6+

Calling all future game developers! Participants in this activity will develop a running-themed arcade game featuring Atlanta Track Club's own Pete the Peach. Using MakeCode Arcade, participants will be able to create and then play a video game with no prior coding experience needed. Our beginner activity will give a high-level overview of coding as participants play and modify a pre-coded racing game with their friends. Our intermediate activity will involve coding a game from scratch using MakeCode Arcade and sharing their unique game designs with others!

THE HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOPS

Kids Workshops are at Atlanta Track Club's Microsoft Peachtree Junior!

Visit The Home Depot tent in the meadow and build a free Kids Workshops kit.

Join us in-store on the first Saturday of every month!

Keep little builders busy with a fun, hands-on Kids Workshop at your local Home Depot store. Kids Workshops are free and held on the first Saturday of every month, 9am-12pm. These monthly learn-by-doing experiences encourage skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. With a new project every month, there's always something new for the whole family to enjoy. Each child can bring home a newly constructed project, a Kids Workshops apron, an achievement pin, and a certificate, while supplies last. Register for our free in-store Kids Workshops at homedepot.com/workshops

Event Day Schedule

7:45 a.m.

Entry gates and number pickup open

8:00 a.m.

Microsoft STEM Activities/The Home Depot Tent/Track & Field Zone/Photo Op Station open

8:30 a.m.

Dash start waves begin (times vary by age, see below)

9:00 a.m.

Mile start waves begin (times vary by age, see below)

9:50 a.m.

Mile Awards Ceremony on Main Stage

10:30 a.m.

Event Concludes

Mile Start Times

Mile Start Times Age*
9:00 a.m. 6 & 7 year olds
9:10 a.m. 8 & 9 year olds
9:20 a.m. 10 & 11 year olds
9:30 a.m. 12, 13 & 14 year olds
9:50 a.m. Mile Awards Ceremony on Main Stage

*Runners can "age up" in the waves and run with older siblings or friends, but older runners cannot run in a younger wave. For safety purposes, we strongly recommend running in the age-appropriate wave.

Dash Start Times

Dash Start Times Age
8:30 a.m. Mascot Dash
2 & Under
8:45 a.m.
3 & 4 year olds
9:15 a.m. Mascot Dash
9:20 a.m. 5 & 6 year olds
9:30 a.m. 14 & under milers can dash!

*At this time, we welcome our mile participants (6 - 14) to experience the Dash

COURSE MAP & SAFETY

Safety is our top priority at Microsoft Peachtree Junior. The following measures are taken for our mile participants:

  • Over 60 course monitor volunteers and police officers to make sure participants stay on track and move safely down the course
  • Lead (bicyclist or police motorcycle) and a sweep volunteer for each wave, ensuring that all participants finish safely
  • Secure Child Pickup Area after the finish line, where we will hold your child until you arrive.

For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, parents are not allowed on the Mile course.

TIMING & RESULTS

All Mile registrants will be timed and unofficial results will be posted Wednesday evening.

Your timing device for this event is a MyLaps timing tag. The device is adhered to the back of your race number. DO NOT REMOVE OR BEND. Wearing your race number improperly could result in improper scoring and possible disqualification. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your race number is:

  • Clearly visible on the front of the torso
  • Unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle)
  • Pinned in all four corners
  • Not covered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)
  • If you do not wish to have your child timed, you may peel off the timing device or simply bend it several times.

Atlanta Track Club is a member organization of both the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) & USA Track & Field (USATF) and adheres to the guidelines and rules of competition in the events Atlanta Track Club conducts & provides..

RACE DAY REGISTRATION & AWARDS

2024 Microsoft Peachtree Junior has reached capacity. There will be no race day registration available.

An awards ceremony will be held and awards given to the top 3 in the Mile for each age: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14. Awards will be based on chip time only. Your child's bib is color-coded and marked with their age. Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct age on their bib.

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