Peachtree Road Race pushed back to Thanksgiving

The Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta is moving to Thanksgiving from its traditional Fourth of July date because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The event is the world's largest 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) race with about 60,000 participants. The first race was held in 1970.

The Atlanta Track Club said the Nov. 26 date was selected because families gather for Thanksgiving. It will also minimize the impact on retailers in downtown Atlanta because most businesses will be closed for the holiday.