AJC Peachtree Road Race moved to Thanksgiving

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR

You might be one of the thousands who have already registered to run in this year’s Peachtree Road Race on July 4th.

If you are, you will have to change your plans.

Last week, the Atlanta Track Club, which sponsors the annual event announced they are pushing it back to Thanksgiving Day for the time in its 51-year history.

In an online video, Rich Kenah, Atlanta Track Club’s executive director says concerns about the spread of COVID-19 forced the decision to reschedule.

“As Atlanta and the nation continue to take precautions to slow and stop the spread of COVID-19, we understand that Peachtree participants, volunteers, medical staff and the other first responders who keep them safe need more time to prepare for this year’s race,” said Kenah. “We are thankful for the opportunity to move forward together with all of Atlanta on Thanksgiving Day in a responsible and safe format.”

More than 45,000 people have already registered for this year’s AJC Peachtree Road Race, according to the Atlanta Track Club web page.

Track Club officials say all confirmed participants will remain registered with no further action needed.

Current registrants will also have the option to complete the race virtually, move their entry to 2021 at no charge, transfer to a new participant, donate their registration fee to Atlanta Track Club’s community initiatives or receive a refund.

Additionally, Atlanta Track Club plans to reopen registration for the Peachtree on August 31 -September 6 for members of the Club.

For non-members, it will open September 7 and will close on September 13 or when the event reaches capacity.

The Kilometer Kids Charity entries will remain open throughout the spring and summer.