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The first 45000 runners will come from online registration that will become available March 15 at www.ajc.com/peachtree.
Apparently there are some problems with the registration for the Pachetree Road Race. AJC has posted the following message on its website that they are working to resolve the registration issues.
"Register for the '09 AJC Peachtree Road Race. Story
Having problems? We apologize for any error messages you are receiving. The Atlanta Track Club, along with active.com, is working to resolve this issue and hope to have you registered soon."
Some in Twitter do report that the online registration for the AJC Peachtree Road Race is a pain. However AnnaAndSpencer has a tip. She writes after successful registration of Atlanta Track Club. "Oh, for those trying to sign up for the peachtree road race right now - check the casual runner box then un-check it. It'll then work."
Another writer informs about her registration experience for the Peachtree Road Race. "It took a while but I am registered for my second straight peachtree road race! I recommend everyone do it at least once. Very very fun!"
The online registration for Peachtree Road Race 2009 has already begun since 7AM today, March 15 at www.ajc.com/peachtree and will go until the first 45,000 slots are filled. Atlanta Track Club said that the remaining 10,000 applicants will be selected from paper applications that will be submitted for the Peachtree Road Race.
The organizer of of the Pachtree Road Race have put together a brief Q&A about the registration and the race, which we present below. AJC reports from Atlanta Track Club.
Q: Can an applicant pay with a credit card?
A: For the first time, yes.
Q: Can more than one person sign up per computer?
A: Yes. However, a separate online registration form will need to be submitted for each participant.
Q: How will qualifying times be handled?
A: When you fill out the online registration form if you are interested in an earlier time group placement, you can enter your qualifying race from a drop down menu, race date and qualifying time. You will not need to submit your qualifying time by mail if you register online. All submitted times will be verified by the Atlanta Track Club. Those filling out the paper application will still need to include a copy of their race documentation when they mail in their application. For more information regarding time group placement, visit www.atlantatrackclub.org.
Q: What about people who don’t have access to a computer?
A: They can submit an application through the traditional method of purchasing the AJC. A Peachtree application will run in the AJC on Sunday, March 22. The last 10,000 race slots will be selected at random from all the paper applications postmarked by March 31, 2009.
The AJC will host the USA Men's 10 km Championship on July 4, 2009. This years Peachtree Road Race is the 21st production of its Atlanta Track Club's past 40 year history.
Posted March 15th, 2009 by Armen Hareyan
