Shepherd Center's Wheelchair Division of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
About the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Wheelchair Division
Every July 4, Shepherd Center sponsors the Wheelchair Division of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, where world-class athletes compete in this annual 10K event. The Wheelchair Division follows the course set for the AJC Peachtree Road Race foot racers — 6.2 miles down Peachtree Road, starting at Lenox Road and ending on 10th Street at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta.
This year, the AJC Peachtree Road Race will continue to promote equality among elite runners and wheelchair athletes and will award $12,500 to first place open male and female of both divisions. There will be up to a $5,000 in bonus prize money to elite runners and wheelchair athletes who break an event record at the July 4th race.
The bonus prizes at this year’s race for both foot and wheelchair racers further demonstrate the commitment of Shepherd Center and the Atlanta Track Club to promoting equality among elite runners and wheelchair athletes.
Learn more about the Peachtree Road Race experience from Shepherd Center staff, former patients, and race participants in the video below.
Prize Purse
This purse is based on the past year's participation. The purse structure is subject to change based on actual entries received. All United States Citizens receiving $600.00 or more in prize money and/or appearance fees will receive a 1099 from Shepherd Center. Citizens of other countries receiving prize money and/or appearance fees will receive a 1042-S form from Shepherd Center, but Shepherd Center will be unable to issue payments to citizens of countries currently under U.S. sanctions.
To see the prize amounts for each category, click the (+) below.
- 1st: $12,500
- 2nd: $7,500
- 3rd: $5,000
- 4th: $3,000
- 5th: $2,500
- 6th: $2,000
- 7th: $1,500
- 8th: $1,000
- 9th: $600
- 10th: $500
- 11th-15th: $150
- 1st: $12,500
- 2nd: $7,500
- 3rd: $5,000
- 4th: $3,000
- 5th: $2,500
- 1st: $2,000
- 2nd: $1,000
- 3rd: $500
- 1st: $5,000
- 2nd: $2,000
- 3rd: $1,000
- 4th: $500
- 1st: $1,000
- 2nd: $750
- 3rd: $500
- 1st: $1,500
- 1st: $500
Race Results
Shepherd Center is a proud sponsor of ABLE SPORT's Triple Crown Series (TCS) for wheelchair athletes. The series is a three-event point-based system for all levels: men/women in open division, quad division, masters, and grand masters. The purpose of the TCS is to help develop and grow the sport of wheelchair racing, providing a more competitive atmosphere for elite as well as up-and-coming wheelchair racers.
- Cedartown 5k – July 2
- Boilermaker 15k – July 14
For information on Cedartown, contact Krige Schabort, and for Boilermaker, contact Gary Roback.
Wheelchair Division of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Event Sponsors
