2025 AJC Peachtree Road Race: Course maps, start times, road closures, T-Shirt design

ATLANTA — One of Atlanta’s top Fourth of July traditions returns Friday.

About 50,000 walkers and runners will participate in the 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, the World’s Largest 10K.

Here’s what you need to know about the race from the course maps, start times and road closures to the T-Shirt designs and costumes.

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When is the 2025 AJC Peachtree Road Race?

The world’s largest 10k, occurs every year on July 4. This will be the 56th installment of the race, which started in 1970.

The Elite wheelchair division will start at 6:12 a.m., followed by the Elite women at 6:43 a.m. and the Elite Men, High School and Group A wave at 6:50 a.m.

The other waves will take off every five minutes until the start line closes at 8:30 a.m. Participants have until 10:30 a.m. to complete the course.

The times are 10 minutes earlier this year to help participants with the heat.

How long is the Peachtree Road Race? What is the course map?

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race is a 10K, which is about 6.2 miles long.

The course runs along Peachtree Road starting at Lenox Square in Buckhead and ends at Piedmont Park off 10th and Monroe Drive in midtown.

You can view the interactive map online here.

What roads will be closed during the race?

There are several road closures in the start and finish area.

Lenox Parkway shut down at 2 p.m. Wednesday and will remain closed until 10 a.m. on Friday. Other roads along Peachtree and Lenox will close on race day.

In the finish line area, 10th Street from Charles Allen to Monroe Drive shut down on Monday. It won’t reopen until 5 p.m. Friday.

Click here for a full list of road closures.

What is the weather forecast?

Race officials will monitor the weather conditions throughout the morning and go off a color code system. Green means good conditions and yellow means use caution.

If a red alert is issued, that means dangerous conditions and it’s recommended that you slow down and consider stopping. A black code means the rest of the event has been canceled.

Download the free WSB-TV Weather app for alerts.

Can I get a T-shirt?

Everyone wants to get their hands on the coveted AJC Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt. Only people who walk or run the 10K will receive one.

You can take a look at this year’s design finalists below.

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Can I wear a costume?

Yes. Many runners and walkers dress up in unique costumes. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out some of our favorite costumes throughout the years below.

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