Peachtree Road Closure Set for July 2–4 as Atlanta Track Club Constructs Start Line Early

Maps and Traffic Plans Now Available for Race Week

ATLANTA - June 20, 2025 — As the countdown to the 56th Running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race begins, Atlanta Track Club released the official road closure schedule, traffic plans and guest maps. With events scheduled from July 2 through July 4, tens of thousands of runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators will participate in Atlanta's most iconic summer tradition.

This year introduces a major new feature: the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix will debut at Lenox Square. The move from the Georgia World Congress Center to the heart of Buckhead brings the experience into a walkable, vibrant setting surrounded by dining, shopping and hotel options.

"The 56th Running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race is a citywide celebration of health, community and tradition," said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club and Race Director of the Peachtree. "By expanding into a full weekend and moving the Expo to Lenox Square, we're giving participants and fans more ways to be part of the experience."

Road Closures and Traffic Plans

Key road closures begin Wednesday, July 2 at 12:00 a.m., when Peachtree Road will close between Lenox Parkway and Lenox Road as the Start Truss of the Peachtree will be fully constructed, in place and ready days before the race. The road will remain closed around 9:30 a.m. on July 4. Additional rolling closures and detours are scheduled throughout the week:

• July 3: A rolling closure on Peachtree Road from Lenox Parkway to Piedmont begins at 8:45 a.m. for the Chick-fil-A Peachtree Junior and reopens by 10:00 a.m.
• July 4: Start area road closures begin at 4:30 a.m.; the Shepherd Center wheelchair race begins at 6:12 a.m., elite women at 6:43 a.m., and the first wave starts at 6:50 a.m. All start waves will have taken off by 8:30 a.m. A full and detailed schedule will be included later.

APD will be stationed throughout the area, including Lenox Parkway, Lenox Road, Kingsboro Road, and East Paces Ferry to support traffic control and safety.

Event-goers can now view road maps and street closure information below:

• View all specific road closures here / View the Buckhead Traffic Plan here (Map featured on this page)
• View the Expo Area Map here
• View the Expo Map of vendors here
• View the Start Map here
• View the Course Map here
• View the Finish Area Map here

Kenah emphasized the importance of early communication around road closures and traffic information ahead of race weekend:

"Shutting down one of Atlanta's busiest corridors for a full holiday weekend is no small feat — and it speaks to the significance of the Peachtree," said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club and race director. "Thanks to months of planning and partnership with city officials, law enforcement, and transportation teams, we're able to safely transform Peachtree Road into a stage for one of the world's most celebrated running events. It's a powerful reminder of what's possible when an entire city rallies around health, community, and tradition."

Expo Debuts at Lenox Square, July 2-3

For the first time, the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix will be held at Lenox Square in climate-controlled tents in the Macy's Parking Lot. The two-day event kicks off on Wednesday, July 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and continues on Thursday, July 3, with more than 40,000 attendees expected. Free parking is available at Lenox Square in the West, East, and South Decks.

The Expo will feature race number pickup for all participants, exclusive Peachtree-branded merchandise from adidas and Atlanta Track Club, over 40 vendor booths, and live programming, including the elite athlete press event at 1:00 p.m. on July 3. Highlights include:

• A ceremony honoring the renaming of "Cardiac Hill" to "Hope Hill" in celebration of Shepherd Center's 50th anniversary
• Appearances by top wheelchair and elite runners, including national wheelchair champions, state record-holding high school athletes, and elite women's and men's division standouts
• See the full programming schedule here.

Additional parking will be available at Phipps Plaza; MARTA and rideshare are strongly encouraged at the following locations:

• J.W. Marriott 3300 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
• True Foods Kitchen 3393 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 3058B, Atlanta, GA 30326

To learn more about becoming a member, volunteering, or joining through the Kilometer Kids Charity Wave or a Peachtree with a Purpose partner, visit atlantatrackclub.org/peachtree.