The first runners have officially crossed the finish line in the 49th annual AJC Peachtree Road Race!
The Peachtree is one of Atlanta’s premiere Fourth of July traditions as 60,000 runners and walkers of all ages wake up early, lace up their shoes, and hit the pavement. This year, the race started at 7 a.m. which is 30 minutes earlier than years past to help with the hot morning temperatures.
RACE UPDATES | AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta
The 11Alive team was out in full force to bring you the latest developments and fun moments from the race organizers call "the world's largest running party."
Watch 43-year-old Bernard Lagat win the men's division of the AJC Peachtree Road Race!
Wheelchair Race Champs
Men: Daniel Romanchuk - 18:39.42
Women: Susannah Scaroni - 22:49.05
Susannah Scaroni upset defending champion Tatyana McFadden to win the AJC Peachtree Road Race's women's wheelchair division!
Women's U.S. 10K Champs
1st: Stephanie Bruce - 32:21
2nd: Aliphine Tulimuk - 32:29
3rd: Sara Hall - 32:41
Stephanie Bruce won the women's elite division of the AJC Peachtree Road Race while defending women's champion Aliphine Tuliamuk came in second.
Men's U.S. 10K Champs
1st: Bernard Lagat - 28:45
2nd: Haron Lagat - 28:48
3rd: Tyler Pennel - 28:49
Daniel Romanchuk took a commanding lead into the winner's circle in the AJC Peachtree Road Race wheelchair division
Top Georgians
Men: Jason Parks - 31:50
Women: Yolanda Ngarambe - 34:54
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