Peachtree Road Race Quiz

You've run in the Peachtree Road Race. And maybe have worn a shirt every now and then. But how much do you know about the event's history? Test your 10K trivia.

Photo by Brant Sanderlin / bsanderlin@ajc.com

Text prepared by Wendy Parker / wparker@ajc.com

1. How many runners started the first Peachtree Road Race in 1970?
   1. 70
   2. 85
   3. 110
2. Who was the original Peachtree Road Race shirt sponsor?
   1. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
   2. Carling
   3. Tuborg
3. Who was the last American male to win the Peachtree Road Race?
   1. Craig Virgin
   2. Ed Eyestone
   3. Frank Shorter
4. How many different Kenyans have won the Peachtree Road Race?
   1. 14
   2. 17
   3. 21
5. Which of the following is NOT a five-time Peachtree Road Race winner?
   1. Gayle Barron
   2. Lornah Kiplagat
   3. Craig Virgin
6. When was the Peachtree Road Race finish line moved to Piedmont Park?
   1. Was there from the start
   2. 1978
   3. 1984
7. Who holds the Peachtree Road Race course record?
   1. Frank Shorter
   2. Joseph Kimani
   3. Khalid Khannouchi
8. In 1990, the Peachtree Road Race field grew to how many runners?
   1. 30,000
   2. 35,000
   3. 40,000
9. How many children run in the Peachtree Junior race?
   1. 1,000
   2. 2,000
   3. 5,000
10. When did the Peachtree Road Race shirt design contest open to the public?
    1. 1988
    2. 1990
    3. 1995