It’s almost time for the iconic annual AJC Peachtree Road Race, hosted by the Atlanta Track Club! And as a special treat for Atlantans who want to participate (but don’t want to run… don’t worry, we see you!), the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has created a friendly competition for a local Atlantan to sing The Star-Spangled Banner ahead of the race!
Now that they’ve narrowed down the competition to a few finalists, you can vote to see who gets to sing! The AJC reports,
Now, Atlanta Track Club has sifted through them all and selected finalists for each category — five adult singers vying to perform before the Peachtree Road Race on July 4 and five young singers hoping to sing ahead of Peachtree Junior on July 3.
How do I vote for who will sing the national anthem before the Peachtree Road Race?
You can watch all the videos of the singing finalists on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s website! Then, scroll to the bottom of their page to vote for your favorite! Find both the videos and voting HERE!
Voting ends on Sunday, June 15th, 2025–so don’t wait around!
What is the AJC Peachtree Road Race?
The AJC Peachtree Road Race is a famous Atlanta tradition! This is the 56th year of the race, which is hosted by Atlanta Track Club.
The race is a 10K (which is 6.2 miles), beginning in Lenox Square and ending in Piedmont Park! There are restrooms and hydrations stations along the path, for anyone who needs them. You can see the exact course on the map and learn more about the race in general by checking out Atlanta Track Club’s website here!
Get to voting, Atlanta! You might even get to see your fav perform the Star-Spangled Banner!