Peachtree RR Wheelchair Division Begins

The Men and Women's Wheelchair division of the Peachtree Road Race is underway!

Expect lots of road closures during the race. Atlanta police said the easiest way to get around Saturday morning is MARTA.

After a course change last year because of drought, the Peachtree is back to the traditional race route this year.

Some Peachtree Road Race runners got their finish line pictures taken a little early Friday night at the Peachtree Expo.

At the actual finish line, Julius Kanuhi is finishing up his final run preps.

"I've been trying to run the race (and) see how the finish line is going to be to get ready for tomorrow," said Kanuhi

Along the race route, the detour signs and orange cones are already up. However, the big road closures come Saturday when 55,000 runners take the streets for the world's largest 10k race.

Most of the main drags in midtown Atlanta like Peachtree Street, 10th and 14th will be shut down. In Buckhead, it will be the same story. Roads closed starting around 5 a.m.

The event will affect traffic and bring thousands of spectators and participants, affecting the following streets:

• Peachtree Rd. /St. from Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd. to Peachtree Pl.
• Lenox Rd. from E. Paces Ferry Rd. to Piedmont Avenue.
• Piedmont Avenue from E. Paces to Lenox.
• 14th St. from W. Peachtree St. to Juniper St.
• 10th St. from W. Peachtree St. to Piedmont Avenue.

In preparation for the Peachtree Rd. Race, the following street will be closed beginning July 2, at 10:00 p.m. and remain closed through July 4 at 3:00 p.m.

• 10th St. from Charles Allen Dr. to Monroe Dr.

Atlanta police said whether you're running the race or just watching it, with all the closed roads and people, your best bet is just to take MARTA.

At the Peachtree Road Race Expo, one of the most popular spots is the t-shirt booth where the 5 possibilities for this year's design are on display.

Hannah Lucas has to wait until she crosses the finish line tomorrow to see if her design is the winning one.

"It's amazing to have 55,000 people wearing your shirt. It could be unbelievable," said Lucas.