Wednesday, July 4, 2012
A pair of 17-year-olds lead the area in the popular 4th of July road race. Share your stories and photos here.
A pair of 17-year-olds were the fastest runners from Norcross in the 2012 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta’s popular Fourth of July foot race. According to unofficial results posted Wednesday afternoon by the Atlanta Track Club, Nicholas Del Guerico, 17, and Katherine Yost, also 17, were the top runners from the area. Del Guerico finished 74th among the men, 85th overall, in a time of 34 minutes, 17 seconds (chip time). Yost was 76th among the women, and sixth in her age group, in a time of 41:24. Kenyan Peter Kirui won the 10-kilometer race through Midtown Atlanta with a time of 27:37. Mamitu Chepkurui of Ethiopia was the women’s overall winner in 32:22. More than 57,000 runners participated in the annual Fourth …
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Norcross Patch contributor, novice runner recounts first time
taking part in July 4 Atlanta tradition.
In recent years, I had run several races, but none where I began under an enormous American flag, was sprinkled with holy water by a priest; doused by several spewing fire hydrants; slapped with a wrist bracelet coupon for a free appetizer; handed water melon slices, water, beer and smoothies; and cheered on by thousands of spectators along the route. That changed Monday as I took part in my first Peachtree Road Race. What a race it was! "The World's Largest 10K" was by far the most unique and fun race I've had the honor of taking part in, and was truly a community affair. Here's a glimpse into the Atlanta Independence Day race tradition through the eyes of a newbie: Race preparation In February, while training for the St. Patrick's Day …
Friday, July 1, 2011
Holiday choices at Lenox Square, Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta Symphony at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Braves at Turner Field and Peachtree Road Race.
Although many will take advantage of the long weekend and travel for the 4th of July, there are plenty of patriotic events happening in and around Atlanta for those who stay put. Here are some holiday events taking place outside of Gwinnett County. Georgia Aquarium: Red, White & Brew Price: $45 Time: 6-10:30 p.m. Barbecue and beer fest! Celebration takes place on the top floor of the Aquarium parking deck, offering unparalleled views of the fireworks display from Centennial Olympic Park. Proceeds go to benefitting Georgia Aquarium’s education initiatives. Must be 21 or older. All-American Celebration with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Price: $12-$35 Time: 8 p.m.-Midnight Raise your flag with an exciting …
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Competitive runner enjoys lighter side of Atlanta Independence Day 10K tradition.
Christian Griffith looks forward to the moment after he’s conquered “heart attack hill,” deep in the heart of Midtown and about a mile remaining until reaching the finish line at Piedmont Park. At this point, as the 40-year-old runner nears the end of the iconic 6.2-mile Atlanta race, he welcomes the chance to down a cold adult beverage. “Chugging a carb-loaded beer at mile five feels pretty good,” Griffith said. “My favorite part of the Peachtree is the solid wall of ‘fans’ and locals cheering and handing food, orange slices ...and the occasional beer.” With 60,000 participants, the “World’s Largest 10K” race is far from ordinary. Griffith will be one of about 250 Norcross area runners taking part in the 42nd running of the early …
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Atlanta Track Club also seeking sustainability certification.
The Peachtree Road Race will reach new heights this year with 5,000 additional runners, bringing a total of 60,000 participants to the start area in Buckhead on July 4. Known as the biggest 10K in the world, the race is growing for the first time since 1998, when the field increased to 55,000. Tracey Russell, race director for the Buckhead-based Atlanta Track Club, said course changes were made last year to determine if the race could accommodate the additional runners. “That’s why we felt confident that another 5,000 could be included,” she said. Even so, 2,000 applicants were turned away, she said, although as many as 10,000 plus have been turned away in the past. The ATC this year also went to an online lottery system to determine who …
Amy Delguercio
2:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Congratulations, Nick. Great way to celebrate your 17th birthday! more ›