Elite High School Division - Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race 

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The Tradition Continues in 2025

The Second Annual Elite High School Division of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race hosted by Atlanta Track Club will give the best distance runners in Georgia the chance to experience professional road-racing firsthand. The top 36 runners from across the state will line up next to the sport's best at the World's Largest 10K on July 4. The two-day immersive experience will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a professional distance runner and the opportunity to race against their peers on one of road-racing's biggest stages.

2024 AJC Peachtree Road Race High School Elite Results

Date

  • July 3-4, 2025

Locations

  • The InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Hotel - Pre-Race Dinner and More
  • Lenox Square - Expo, Press Conferences, Starting Line
  • Piedmont Park - Finish Line

Cost

  • Free to selected athletes
  • Participation is by invitation only

The Experience

Each participating athlete will be treated as a professional including the following experiences:
  • Athlete luncheon, briefing and welcome at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta hotel
  • Equipment fitting at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Expo presented by Publix
  • Complimentary professional uniform kit courtesy of adidas including adizero adios Pro 4 racing shoes
  • Engagement with professional athletes at the pre-race press conference
  • Answering questions from the press and/or public at the high school athlete panel
  • Pre-race banquet with the professional field at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta hotel
  • Inclusion at the pre-race technical meeting with the professional field
  • Opportunity to meet and talk with the professional athletes
  • Access to professional athlete wellness services and hospitality before and after the race
  • Access to the professional athlete warmup area the morning of the race
  • Begin the race at the front of the main field with the professional men's field next to them and more than 55,000 runners behind them!
  • Compete in the 55th Running of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race in the High School Elite division
  • Post-race hospitality at the finish line with the elite field
  • Optional bus service to return to the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta hotel
  • Please note: A hotel room for the night of July 3 is not included, but rooms will be available at a reduced rate for those interested. Hotel options, including the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta can be found here and prices vary depending on the hotel.
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How to Qualify

The top 18 non-senior boy distance runners and the top 18 non-senior girl distance runners residing in the state of Georgia will be selected to join the field based on the following considerations:

  • Athlete must be in the graduating class of 2026, 2027 or 2028
  • Automatic selection if athlete is named to the Atlanta Track Club All-Metro Cross Country Team
  • Exceptional performances at high-level cross country meets during the 2024 season such as the Wingfoot XC Classic
  • Top performances on the track during the 2025 season in the 1600m and 3200m
  • Athlete must compete on an organized high school team within an organization such as the GHSA or GIAA, GAPPS, etc.

July 3 Schedule

All times are approximate and will be updated as the event approaches

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Arrive at InterContinental

12:50 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Introductory Meeting

1:30 p.m.

Depart For Expo

2:00 p.m.

Expo Exploration

2:45 p.m.

State of the Sport: A Conversation with adidas Leadership

3:30 p.m.

Depart for InterContinental

4:15 p.m.

Marketing and Press Activities

4:45 p.m.

Elite Athlete Panel

5:30 p.m.

Technical Meeting

6:15 p.m.

Banquet Dinner

7:15-7:30 p.m.

Athlete Pickup

July 4 Schedule

All times are approximate and will be updated as the event approaches

4:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.

Arrive at InterContinental

5:45 a.m.

Depart For Elite Warmup Area

7:00 a.m.

High School Elite Race Begins

7:50 a.m.

All Athletes in the Hospitality Area

7:55 a.m.

Post-Race Interviews

8:00 a.m.

Awards Ceremony

8:30 a.m.

Athletes Depart With Parents

9:15 a.m.

Final Bus Returns to InterContinental

Confirmed Participants

*Updated 5/31/2025 (Personal bests are XC, 3200m, 1600m, 800m and conversions are used when relevant)

Boys

  • Dash Brackin, Carrollton High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 15:05, 9:20, 4:23, state runner up
  • Johann Brink, Athens Christian - 15:36, 9:32, 4:19, state champion
  • Bo Colpaert, Etowah High School - 15:51, 9:22, 4:30
  • Cameron Collier, Midtown High School - 15:43, 9:09, 4:14, state runner up
  • Riley Comstock, Harrison High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 15:05, 9:20, 4:17, 1:55, state runner up
  • James Daniel, Clarke Central High School - 15:06, 9:19, 4:18, 1:53
  • Carson Dobur, Northgate High School - 15:56, 9:26, 4:18
  • Walker Elrod, Grace Christian Academy - 15:32, 9:16, 4:15, state champion
  • Jacob Grant, Denmark High School - 15:59, 9:22, 4:18
  • Hayden Hermansen, North Gwinnett High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 15:27, 9:21, 4:19
  • Clint Huggins, Harrison High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 14:49, 9:24, 4:16
  • Jacob Jacquot, Westminster Schools - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 15:31, 9:12, 4:13
  • Mason James, Brookwood High School - 15:54, 9:26, 4:19
  • Lucas Johnson, Westminster of Augusta - 15:38, 9:16, 4:25, state runner up
  • Alex Loffredio, Dunwoody High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 15:45, 9:25, 4:21
  • Nate Pacetti, Starr's Mill High School - 15:39, 9:23, 4:18
  • Jameson Pifer, Collins Hill High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 14:54, 8:57, 4:04, 1:53, state champion
  • TBD

Girls

  • Ella Alberici, Cambridge High School - 18:10, 10:57, 5:03
  • Liliana Beemer, Evans High School - 18:02, 10:43, 4:53, state champion
  • Harriet Blaha, Pace Academy - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 18:41, 11:10, 5:02
  • Bailey Brackett, Rabun Gap - 17:46, 10:23, 4:59, state champion
  • Paige Comstock, Harrison High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 17:36, 10:44, 4:53, 2:15, state runner up
  • Kat Creasman, Mill Creek High School - 19:33, 11:28, 5:01, 2:17
  • Grace Danser, Maynard Jackson High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 18:40, 11:26, 5:10
  • Caroline Debutts, Westminster Schools - 19:24, 11:02, 5:04
  • Aislynn Dunn, Pope High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 18:25, 4:58, 2:14, state champion
  • Josie Hutchinson, Pope High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 17:58, 10:42, 4:49, 2:15, state champion
  • Averi Lowen, Bowdon High School - 2024 Atlnta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 16:59, 10:10, 4:54, state champion, state record holder
  • Emily McDonald, Alexander High School - 18:41, 11:07, 5:11
  • Summer Muxlow, North Hall High School - 18:24, 11:11, 4:59, 2:18, state champion
  • Mary Nesmith, Marietta High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, State XC Champion, 17:34, 10:12, 4:41, 2:09, state champion, state record holder
  • Mallory Old, Walton High School - 18:52, 10:58, 5:09
  • Alyssa Trevino, Marietta High School - 18:41, 10:41, 4:59
  • Effie Ward, Harris County High School - 18:14, 10:43, 4:59, state champion
  • Kennedy Wardle, Brookwood High School - 2024 Atlanta Track Club All-Metro XC Honoree, 18:12, 11:02, 5:05
  • Ella Williams, Lakeside Evans High School - 17:51, 10:56, 5:15
  • TBD

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