Shepherd Center

The Wheelchair Division of the Peachtree Road Race is held in Atlanta every July 4. Sponsored by Shepherd Center, the Wheelchair Division is one of the largest and fastest wheelchair 10Ks in the world.

Race time is 6:45 a.m. and follows the course set for the 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. The course challenges racers with quick-turning curves, steep upgrades and fast-paced downhills.

To register, please click here.

More information

Contact Rebecca Washburn at 404-350-7787 or email Becky

Opportunities to Volunteer

Shepherd Center has numerous opportunities for volunteers for the Peachtree Road Race and the Peach Meet on July 5.

Click here for a list of volunteer opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s race or track meet, please review the enclosed information and return the Volunteer Application Form by May 1, 2013. Volunteers will be placed in job categories on a first come, first serve basis. Towards the middle of June, you will receive a confirmation letter by email detailing the job category and time frame for which you have been selected to volunteer. Returning your application quickly will help to ensure placement in a top preference area.

Click here for a letter to potential volunteers

Click here for the Volunteer Program Waiver form

Click here for the Volunteer Application form

Click here for the Volunteer Consent form

If you have questions about volunteering, contact Tara MacCaughelty at 404-603-4623 or email Tara.

Platinum Sponsor:

Atlanta Track Club

Platinum Sponsor:

Bank of North Georgia

Silver Sponsor:

MARTA