Artists are wanted.
Peachtree T-Shirt Design: Return of the competition
Before the 57th running of the road race
ATLANTA – Jun. 16, 2026 – The Atlanta Track Club invites artists to design one of the city’s most popular traditions, the unveiling of the finish shirt of the Peachtree Road Race. Submissions are now open for the 2026 Peachtree T-Shirt Design Contest, where the winning art is featured on a T-shirt worn by more than 50,000 finishers of the World’s Largest 10K on July 4th.
Artists may submit up to three original designs through the Club’s website here until February 20 at 11:59 p.m
The contest includes an $8,700 prize purse, of which $5,700 is awarded to the winning design in honor of the 57th Running of the Peachtree. Second and third place winners will receive $2,000 and $1,000, respectively.
“A Peachtree finish shirt is more than fabric and ink, it’s a memory you wear and a story you keep,” said Rich Kenna, executive director of the Atlanta Track Club. “By designing, you become part of Atlanta’s Fourth of July tradition and create a moment that thousands of people will carry with them long after the race is over.”
Last year’s competition drew nearly 400 entries from 16 states, setting a new record.
News for 2026. all designs must be completely human-made. Artwork made using or assisted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not permitted. Full guidelines are available competition rules and requirements.
Designers are also encouraged, not required, to acknowledge the 250th anniversary of the United States in their submissions. The Atlanta Track Club will celebrate this historic event throughout the year, highlighting how running brings people together in Atlanta, Georgia, the nation and around the world as the city prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
A panel of judges from the Atlanta Track Club and the local running community will select five finalists based on creativity, competition rules and how well the design reflects the heritage of the race. From March 9 to April 10, the public will vote for their favorite through the AJC News app. As tradition dictates, the winning design will remain secret until the first to complete the border at Piedmont Park.
The 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Registration for the Kilometer Kids Charity Entry will open on March 18th, and Atlanta Track Club members and raffle registration will open on April 1st. Lottery participants will be notified of their status in early May.
Photos by Matthew Demarco and Paul Ward
About the Atlanta Track Club
The Atlanta Track Club is a non-profit organization committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, the Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
With 40,000 members, the Atlanta Track Club is the second largest track organization in the United States. In addition to the AJC Peachtree Road Race, the world’s largest 10K running event, the AJC Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race, the Publix Atlanta Marathon, the PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, the Atlanta Track Club hosts more than 30 events annually. With the support of its members and volunteers, the Atlanta Track Club also undertakes a number of community initiatives, including organizing and promoting the Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through the Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Banquets. For more information about the Atlanta Track Club, visit atlantatrackclub.org.
