Tracey Russell: Atlanta Track Club's executive director
Russell's favorite characteristic of the race? "I enjoy the pre-dawn hours, when the buzz is just starting to gather at the start area. The volunteers are in place," she said. "Everybody's kind of excited. The anticipation as the runners are arriving. The final touches are being made and it feels like Christmas Eve. It's the excitement of another great event." Andy Sharp / asharp@ajc.com
