Celebrating the AJC Peachtree Road Race
50 years. 50 weeks. 50 stories.
The Most Masterful Men
By Amby Burfoot
Taking a look at the winningest winners on the men’s side of AJC Peachtree Road Race history.
The Year the Peachtree Grew Up
By Jay Holder
The story of the 1977 AJC Peachtree Road Race.
Giving Thanks for Sponsorship
By Jay Holder
This Thanksgiving week, we take a look at and give thanks for the Peachtree’s sponsors over the last 50 years.
The Gateway Race
By Marcus Budline
How the Peachtree turned Randy Shreiner from someone who never ran into a 5K fanatic.
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You can start preparing for the 50th Peachtree by checking out the AJC Peachtree Road Race website at atlantatrackclub.org. Learn about registration, the expo and more.
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