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What's New in 2026!

On February 10, 2026, Atlanta Track Club introduced Northside Hospital as the Title Partner of the Peachtree Road Race. The new partnership marks a historic evolution for the world's largest 10K, as the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race steps into a new era while continuing its long-standing tradition of celebrating health, fitness and community on the Fourth of July. It also cements Northside Hospital as the premier health care provider in Georgia and offers new opportunities for the tens of thousands of Peachtree participants to improve their health, just as the 36,000 employees of Northside improve the health and well-being of their communities daily.

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2026 Media Events

CREDENTIAL PICKUP
Credentials must be picked up prior to events listed below on this page. Absolutely no credentials will be handed out on July 4.
One representative may pick up for an outlet with multiple credentials.

June 29 - July 1 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Atlanta Track Club Office - 201 Armour Dr. Atlanta GA 30324

July 2 & 3 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix - Macy's Parking Lot, Lenox Square - Visit the Security & Credential Tent Map Here

Days TBD | Time TBD
EXPO, START & FINISH LINE CONSTRUCTION
View the set-up of the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix in the Macy's Parking Lot at Lenox Square. Available starting June 30.
View the construction of the iconic start line at the Lenox Square starting July 1.
View the construction of the iconic finish line in the Piedmont Park Meadow starting July 1.
*Please contact Natalie Cabanas at (912) 230-3566 or ncabanas@atlantatrackclub.org to confirm and arrange attendance of any of the above.
Credentials required.

July 2 & 3 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
PEACHTREE HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PRESENTED BY PUBLIX
For the second year in a row, held in climate-controlled tents in the parking lot across from Macy's at Lenox Square. More than 45,000 attendees will pick up race numbers and connect with sponsors and vendors. There is a full lineup of engaging live programming on the main stage including the Elite Athlete Press Event on July 3 at 1 p.m.
Credentials required.

July 3 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL PEACHTREE JUNIOR
More than 3,500 children (ages 14 and under) will take part in the Northside Hospital Peachtree Junior at Lenox Square, featuring both a Mile and Dash. Every participant will have the opportunity to run beneath the iconic July 4 start line before the world's largest 10K. The morning will feature a festival atmosphere with mascot appearances, kid DJ entertainment, elite athlete meet and greets and family-friendly activities.
Credentials required.

• 9:00 a.m. Mile Start
• 10:00 a.m. Dash Start & Mascot Dash
• 9:50 a.m. Mile Awards Ceremony
  

Highlights include:

• National Anthem performed by Anya Kumar, a rising freshman at Lakeside High School, musical theatre performer and Peachtree Junior participant.
• Live entertainment from DJ Tandamonious, Atlanta's 8-year-old DJ sensation.
• Performances by NOD Percussion, bringing high-energy drumming throughout the morning.
• Meet the past Peachtree Road Race champions, including 2021 champion Sam Chelanga and 2024 women's champion Stacy Ndiwa.
• Meet high school standouts Paige Comstock, 2022 Peachtree Junior champion and 2026 Class 6A Cross Country State Champion, and Riley Comstock, 2025 Peachtree High School Elite champion.
• Meet Pete the Peach, Freddie Falcon, Blooper, Sammy the Stork, Courageous the Lion, Becks the Bee and Banana Man before they compete in the fan-favorite Mascot Dash.

July 3 | 1:00 p.m.
ELITE ATHLETE PRESS EVENT
Head to the Programming Stage inside the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix (view the Expo map here) for a live athlete Q&A featuring competitors from the professional race, Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division and Elite High School Division.

The session will be hosted by Olympian and broadcaster Carrie Tollefson and Olympian and 1991 Peachtree Road Race champion Ed Eyestone, who will also serve as race-day broadcast hosts.

Atlanta Track Club CEO and Race Director Rich Kenah will also provide remarks, including an update on the largest participant field since the COVID-19 pandemic and what fans can expect from the 57th Running of the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.

Athletes expected to attend include:

Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division

• Daniel Romanchuk - Eight-time Peachtree Road Race champion
• Tatyana McFadden - Multiple-time Paralympic medalist and eight-time Peachtree champion

Elite Men

• Patric Kiprop - Defending Peachtree Road Race champion

Elite Women

• Stacy Ndiwa - 2024 Peachtree Road Race champion
• Katie Izzo - top American seed

Elite High School Division

• Bailey Brackett - Defending Peachtree High School Elite Champion
• Aislynn Dunn - 2025 All-Metro XC; XC & 800m State Champion
• Carson Dobur - 1600m & 3200m State Champion
• Sanders Hern - 2025 All-Metro XC; XC, 1600m & 3200m State Champion

Credentials required.

July 3 | 8:30 p.m.
OFFICIAL SHAKEOUT RUN WITH ADIDAS RUNNERS, DMC OF RUN DMC PERFORMANCE SET, FOLLOWED BY FIREWORKS
The excitement continues the evening before race day with the official adidas Runners Shakeout Run in collaboration with the Kyle Pease Foundation, Baseline Run Club and Motion Run Club followed by an exclusive performance from DMC of RUN DMC beneath the iconic Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race start truss on Peachtree Road. The evening concludes with a fireworks display over Buckhead.

Location: Peachtree Road beneath the start truss. View map here.

• 6:30 p.m. Official adidas Runners Shakeout Run
• 8:30 p.m. DMC performance
• 9:15 p.m. Fireworks

Credentials required.

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July 4 - RACE DAY

In previous years, live broadcasting of the race by non-rights holder media was strictly prohibited. This year, only live coverage of the elite and wheelchair finishes is restricted. All other live shots are welcome.

AREAS OF ACCESS

START LINE:
Media will be stationed on the sidewalk along the south side of Peachtree Road. No access to the start line or wave corrals. First-come, first-served positions are available for broadcast outlets.
Note: Start line media must provide their own transportation to the finish line. Refer to the parking information below and road closure document for more information.

COURSE:
Peachtree Road access closes to all traffic at 5 a.m. Media planning to set up along the course must indicate so on their credential application.

FINISH LINE:
Note: All media must enter the finish line via Charles Allen and 10th—not through the finish chute.

Please note, the finish chute has changed this year and will now enter the Piedmont Park Meadow further down 10th St next to Park Tavern. See official finish map here.

• Media Area: There will be a dedicated fenced in media area located to the left of the finish line on the sidewalk. Placement is on a first come, first served basis.
• Awards Area: The awards ceremony will take place further down 10th Street in front of a dedicated backdrop. Credentialed media may interview elite athletes here. Please note: Wheelchair Division awards will take place at 6:45 a.m. Footrace, Push Assist and Elite High School top finishers will be recognized at 7:30 .m. Limit: Two media per outlet.
• View these areas via a Finish Line Media Here.

Live broadcasting of elites and wheelchair athletes at the finish by non-rights holders is strictly prohibited. All other live shots welcome.

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Parking

EXPO & PEACHTREE JUNIOR PARKING
Free parking is available in the Lenox Square Red, Green and Blue Decks. The closest parking lot to the Expo would be Red Deck (also referenced as the Macy's Parking Deck) and is suggested to check first. View map here.

RACE DAY PARKING

START:
Media/live trucks park in Lenox Square lot below the designated area. Vehicles must enter via East Paces Ferry and Kingsboro Road and arrive by 4 a.m. No entry will be allowed after 4:30 a.m. View Media Parking Map here.

FINISH:
Limited parking available. Assigned on a first-come, first-served basis via parking form (to be sent separately via email).

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Race Day Timeline

6:12 a.m. Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division Start
6:30 a.m. Approximate time first male wheeler will finish
6:47 a.m. Message from VP of Marketing, Northside Hospital - Jerry Tolk
6:48 a.m. Mayor's Message - Andre Dickens
6:35 a.m. Approximate time first elite female wheeler will finish
6:38 a.m. National Anthem by Briar Blakely
6:43 a.m. Men's Elite Start
6:45 a.m. Women's Elite Start
6:45 a.m. Awards ceremony for top 3 finishers in Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division
6:50 a.m. Elite High School Division, Seeded and Wave A Start
6:54 a.m. Approximate time first push assist finish
7:11 a.m. Approximate time first elite male finish
7:15 a.m. Approximate time first elite female finish
7:21 a.m. Approximate time first Elite High School male finish
7:27 a.m. Approximate time first Elite High School female finish
7:40 a.m. Awards ceremony for top 3 finishers in footrace, wheelchair and high school division
8:30 a.m. Last Start Wave begins
8:30 a.m. Start Line Closes
10:30 a.m. Finish Line/Race Course officially closes

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Race Day Contacts

• Start Line: Denali Lerch - 678-756-4772
• Finish Line: Natalie Cabanas - 912-230-3566 and Jason Feldman - 470-626-1055

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Live Broadcast Coverage and Streaming

The live broadcast of the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race returns with coverage from the start line, finish line and along the course. Utilizing half a dozen cameras and live reporting teams positioned throughout the event, the broadcast will bring viewers comprehensive race-day coverage and storytelling from the world's largest 10K. Coverage will air live from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ET on the AJC homepage and AJC News app, with weather updates provided throughout the broadcast. The broadcast team includes:

• Carrie Tollefson, 2004 Olympian, hosting her 13th Peachtree broadcast
• Ed Eyestone, 2-time Olympian and 1991 Peachtree champion
• Sharon Reed, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster
• Amanda McGrory, 7-time Paralympic medalist and 2007 Peachtree champion

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