The time has come once again to vote in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race T-shirt contest.
Each year, more than 50,000 participants join The AJC Peachtree Road Race on Fourth of July weekend — all eager for the coveted T-shirt.
The 56th edition of the annual 10-kilometer race is planned for Friday, July 4. As in recent years, runners and walkers will have the option to run in-person from Lenox Square to 10th Street or to join the race virtually.
A panel of judges from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Track Club, and the Atlanta running and walking community have narrowed down hundreds of submissions to five. Now the public has the chance to decide on the winning design online in the poll below.
Voting is open through April 10, 2025 exclusively on the AJC News App. If you’re not already a user, you can download the app here. You can vote once daily. The winning design will be kept a secret until it’s unveiled at the finish line and the first person receives their T-shirt in Piedmont Park.
“The Peachtree finisher’s shirt isn’t just a shirt – it’s a badge of honor that participants treasure,” said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club and race director of the Peachtree. “The design contest tradition continues with record participation, just as we saw record-breaking participation at last month’s Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend. We’re gearing up for another sellout Peachtree, and we can’t wait to see what design runners will proudly wear across the finish line.”
Credit: AJC
Credit: AJC
This year’s contest comes with the largest prize purse in race history. The top three designs will win a total of $11,600, with first place earning $5,600, second $3,500 and third $2,500.
Check out this year’s finalists and read what the artists had to say about their inspiration.
‘A Modern Classic’ by Bart Sasso
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
“The AJC Peachtree Road Race is the quintessential Atlanta event and the original shirt design from the 80s is one of my favorite t-shirts of all time — an absolute classic. This is my homage to that iconic T-shirt design — a modernized version that celebrates the rich history of the world’s largest and most renowned 10K.”
‘On the Move’ by Beckie Dominick
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
“The bold, playful typography captures the excitement and passion of the race, bringing to life the energy and iconic sights that fill the streets from start to finish.”
‘Retro Peachscape’ by Megan Kincaid
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
“My design pays tribute to the first Peachtree Road Race in 1970, blending inspiration from the era with a modern feel. I chose a retro-inspired color palette that reflects the tones of a peach, but also the colors of the sky. The goal was to create a simple yet bold design that would be instantly recognizable for such an iconic race.”
‘Peachy State of Mind’ by Michele Ronan
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
“I wanted my design to be fun and to reflect the energy and excitement that the AJC Peachtree Road Race brings to Atlanta every year. Even though it’s a big city, Atlanta has a really strong sense of community that you can feel while you’re running through each neighborhood, and being a part of it has become a tradition I look forward to every year.”
‘Atlanta Runs Deep’ by Russ Vann
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Track Club
“Atlanta Runs Deep is more than just a statement; it’s a tribute to the many people who make the Peachtree Road Race happen every year. It takes an entire community to put on the world’s largest 10K - runners, volunteers, cheering crews, cleanup teams, police officers, the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Track Club and the AJC. Every part of Atlanta plays a role in making the race the great event that it is. My design this year features the iconic peach with a road running deep through the middle symbolizing the way this race connects many parts of the city. It’s not just about the miles, but the runners who participate and the people who make it happen. Atlanta Runs Deep.”
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