ATLANTA — The 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race transformed Peachtree Street into a vibrant sea of red, white, and blue on Friday as 52,000 runners and walkers tackled the world’s largest 10K.
The 6.2-mile course, a cherished Atlanta tradition, stretched from Buckhead’s Lenox Square to the finish line at Piedmont Park in Midtown, drawing participants from across the globe to celebrate Independence Day with sweat, spirit, and community.
The race, organized by the Atlanta Track Club, crowned its major division winners with standout performances. In the men’s elite division, Patrick Kiprop, a Kenyan long-distance runner and former Arkansas Razorback, surged to victory with an unofficial time of 27 minutes, 35 seconds, outpacing a deep field of competitors.
Hellen Obiri, a three-time Olympic medalist from Kenya, claimed the women’s elite title in her Peachtree debut, finishing in 31 minutes, 29 seconds. In the Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division, Daniel Romanchuk secured his eighth consecutive men’s title with an unofficial time of 18 minutes, 36 seconds, while Susannah Scaroni won her fifth women’s title with a time of 22 minutes, 5 seconds. Ricardo Aranda took the push-assist division in 37 minutes, 4 seconds, and Bentley-Grace Hicks won the elite high school girls’ division, rounding out the major winners.
The race, a cornerstone of Atlanta’s Independence Day celebrations since 1970, saw participants navigate the rolling 10K course under a yellow heat advisory, with cooling stations and misters ensuring safety. Entertainment lined the route, with bands, DJs, and cheer stations at landmarks like the AJC Building and Peachtree Battle. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, called it “a race for everyone,” highlighting its inclusivity.
Results for all participants will soon be available on the Atlanta Track Club’s mobile app, downloadable on iOS and Android, and at ajc.com/peachtree. Top 1,000 finishers (500 men, 500 women) can claim commemorative mugs at Piedmont Park’s meadow, with overall and masters awards presented on-site.
The race’s festive atmosphere, underscored its role as a unifying tradition. From elite runners to first-timers, the Peachtree Road Race remains Atlanta’s heartbeat, blending athleticism with patriotic pride.
2025 results for the AJC Peachtree Road Race can be found here:
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