LIVE BLOG: 57th annual Peachtree Road Race battles 'red flag' extreme heat

The world's largest 10K has taken over the streets of Atlanta for Independence Day. This year, more than 55,000 runners and walkers are navigating a grueling 6.2-mile course from Buckhead to Midtown under an official "Red Flag" warning for extreme heat and humidity.

Compounded by massive holiday crowds in town for America's 250th anniversary and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this is one of the busiest holiday weekends in city history.