2021 PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS WELCOME Hello and welcome to the 52nd Running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race! On behalf of Atlanta Track Club, we are excited to have you join us as we celebrate this Atlanta tradition. Atlanta Track Club, our event sponsors, our organizing committee, the City of Atlanta, and more than 3,500 dedicated volunteers are look- ing forward to making this year’s event unforgettable for all participants. Since the cancellation of the in-person run- ning of the Peachtree in 2020, we have been working closely with the mayor’s office of emergency management, the city’s police and fire departments, Fulton County Emergency Management Agency, emergency medical service units, and other health and safety organizations to establish race guidelines and procedures related to Covid-19, weather, and other possible issues to ensure a safe event for all. We ask that you pay close attention to our Event Alert System, which is a color-coded flag system located at the start line and at hydration stations along the course and the finish. We ask all participants to respect our mask requirement in the start and finish line areas and remind you that no mask is required during the race itself. All of us at Atlanta Track Club wish you well on the remainder of your training and we look forward to seeing you at the event! Be safe, Rich Kenah Race Director 1 BEFORE THE EVENT MAILED NUMBERS No race numbers will be shipped in 2021. All numbers must be picked up at the Peachtree Road Race Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix or on race day at race number pickup. (Must have been pre-purchased) ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES In order to serve all our athletes, Atlanta Track Club offers opportunities for Athletes with Disabilities (AWD). If you are an AWD registered for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, please email [email protected] to discuss what reasonable accommodations can be made based on your specific needs. Atlanta Track Club officials will provide reasonable accommodation to Athletes with Disabilities on an individualized basis. RUNWAY TO THE WORLD CONTEST This year’s Delta Runway to the World Contest gave Atlanta Journal-Constitution participants and anyone who registered, or attempted to register, for the race by May 1, 2021 the opportunity for a grand adventure. This year, we are sending our winner on a trip to a place of their choosing anywhere in the U.S. - including Hawaii or Alaska! The winner and one guest will receive round-trip tickets on Delta Air Lines. The winner of the contest will be announced July 4 on 11 Alive’s broadcast and on Atlanta Track Club’s social media channels. DEFERRED ENTRIES (IN-PERSON ONLY) If you will not be participating in this year’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race but would like to take part next year, your entry may be deferred. While fees are not waived, a deferred entry does ensure you’ll have a spot in next year’s Peachtree if you follow the steps below. Before completing the deferral process, please note: The deadline to request a deferment is July 2, at 11:59 p.m. • As race fees are used for registration expenses, they are not refundable or transferable. You will need to pay fees when registering for the 2022 event. Look for an email containing the 2022 online registration link for deferred registration in mid-March • If your email address changes prior to next year’s registration, you must let us know your new address in order to receive the registration link. • As Atlanta Track Club members have guaranteed acceptance of registration provided they register during the specified member registration period, they do not need to request deferred entry. • Deferred entries are only valid for one year following your initial registration. Deferral step-by-step Instructions can be viewed here. 2 RACE NUMBERS TIMING Participants in the in-person 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race will be timed using the ChronoTrack B-Tag timing system. The lightweight timing tags are attached to the back of your race number and should not be removed. Do not bend or fold your race number, as the timing device may become inactive. The B-tag records each participant’s time as they cross the start line, and their net finish time is calculated when the participant crosses the finish line. To be included in official results, you must cross over the start, 5K and finish line timing mats. Those who do not register all three of these times will be disqualified and excluded from official results. Do not wear layers, such as a fuel belt, over your bib and do not wear your bib on your back, as this can cause your timing tag to not be read. Wearing your bib improperly could result in improper scoring and possible disqualification. EXPO RACE NUMBER PICKUP All participants picking up their race number at the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix will be required to present the following items: • An ID (Photo/Copy/Original) - Drivers license, passport, government/school-issued ID, employee badge • Race Confirmation - Your race confirmation will be emailed to you on or before June 24th. • (Optional) - Vaccine Verification (Photo/Copy/Original) - race participants who have been fully vaccinated can skip the COVID-19 screening procedures by presenting their vaccination verification at the expo If you are unable to make it to the Expo, someone may pick up your number for you. They will need to show the items listed above. Race numbers will not be available for pick up on race morning for participants who did not purchase race day number pickup during the registration process. Participants who are able to provide proof of full vaccination while picking up their race number will receive special start wave access on race day and avoid all COVID-19 screening lines. Participants will be asked to show their original CDC vaccination card, or photocopy/image, to receive these special perks. PEACHTREE HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PRESENTED BY LOCATION: Georgia World Congress Center - Exhibit Hall C2 DATES & TIMES: Saturday, June 26 Sunday, June 27 Thursday, July 1 Friday, July 2 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3 RACE NUMBERS con’t RACE DAY NUMBER PICKUP Race day number pickup is only available to those who pre-purchased the product. Those who did not purchase this service must attend the Expo. Race day number pickup will be located in the parking lot of the Buckhead Triangle Shopping Center at 3637 Peachtree Rd NE. Access to the parking lot will be located at the Wieuca Rd NE and Roxboro Rd NE intersection. Follow signs to start load in, until you see race day pick up. All participants should arrive by Lenox MARTA or be dropped off at Roxboro Rd. & E. Paces. Those picking up their race number on event day will be required to show a copy of their race number confirmation email as well as some form of ID. Acceptable forms include driver’s license, passport, school ID, report card, insurance card, library card, etc. Your race number confirmation email will arrive by June 24. Race numbers will not be available for pick up on race morning for participants who did not purchase race day pickup during the registration process. Participants who are able to provide proof of full vaccination while picking up their race number will receive special start wave access on race day and avoid all COVID-19 screening lines. Participants will be asked to show an image or photocopy of their original CDC vaccination card to receive these special perks. On race day, participants are highly discouraged from presenting their original copy of their vaccines card to avoid any damage during the event. 4 RACE NUMBER TRANSFER RACE DAY NUMBER TRANSFER (IN-PERSON ONLY) If you are unable to participate in this year’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, you may officially transfer your race number to another non-registered participant through our Race Number Transfer program. All number transfers will need to be completed online. The Race Number Transfer program will only be available online from June 17 - July 1. Before completing the transfer process, please note: • To transfer your bib, you must find a non-registered runner/walker interested in officially participating in the 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Race organizers do not participate in this part of the process. Registered participants often find non-registered runners/walkers looking for an official number on Atlanta Track Club’s Facebook page • You will not be refunded/reimbursed for your original registration. Any transfer compensation must be arranged between you and the transfer recipient. Although the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race is not responsible for the terms of payment between parties in the transfer process, we do not condone the resale of registrations at elevated prices. • There is a $20 charge for transferring your registration, not including processing fees • Transferee needs to initiate the transfer in their haku account • The recipient receives an email with steps to complete the transfer. The transfer is not complete until registration is submitted. • Race organizers will not assign a new start wave or bib. The bib being transferred will remain the same as what was assigned to the original registrant. Race Number Transfer step-by-step Instructions can be viewed here. 5 HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO Held June 26 - 27 and July 1 - 2, the 2021 Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix is the perfect opportunity to kick off your Peachtree festivities.