Peachtree Road Race

For the Peachtree Road Race, transportation planning is essential due to significant road closures and high participant volume. While specific details for 2027 will be finalized closer to the event, the following guidelines based on recent race operations provide the standard approach for navigating the event. ### **Public Transit (Recommended)** MARTA is the primary and most highly recommended method of transportation for both runners and spectators [1, 4, 7]. * **Start Line Access:** The **Lenox Station (Gold Line)** is the preferred station for reaching the start area at Lenox Square [1, 7]. While the Buckhead Station (Red Line) is open, it is less convenient for the start line [1]. * **Finish Line Access:** After the race, the **Midtown Station** is the recommended exit point [7]. It is approximately a 15-minute walk from the finish area at Piedmont Park [7]. * **Service:** MARTA typically begins early morning service on race day to accommodate runners [4, 8]. You can purchase Breeze tickets in advance at the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo to save time [7]. ### **Road Closures** Expect widespread closures throughout Buckhead and Midtown [6]. * **Start Area:** Peachtree Road (from Lenox Road to Peachtree-Dunwoody Road) and surrounding streets (including Lenox Road, Buckhead Loop, Roxboro Road, and others) typically close before dawn on July 4, often starting as early as 4:30 a.m. [1, 2, 6]. * **Course:** Peachtree Road from Buckhead to Midtown is closed to tra