Peachtree Road Race: Atlanta’s biggest race crowns champions on Fourth of July
The 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race crowned its champions Saturday as elite runners and wheelchair athletes raced through Atlanta in the annual Fourth of July tradition.
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In the Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division, Daniel Romanchuk successfully defended his title for the ninth consecutive year, crossing the finish line in 19:00. Romanchuk, the course record holder, continued his dominance of the event with another first-place finish.
On the women’s side, Tatyana McFadden returned to the winner’s circle for the first time since 2021. McFadden captured her eighth Peachtree victory with a winning time of 23:02.
In the women’s elite field, Tsigie Gebreselama secured her place in race history, claiming the championship in 31:02 to become the 2026 Peachtree Road Race women’s winner.
The men’s elite race saw Patrick Kiptoo Kiprop break the tape in 27:37, earning his second consecutive Peachtree Road Race title.
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