Thousands of runners took part in the annual Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4, where participants said the field numbered about 52,000 and organizers announced that the longtime “Cardiac Hill” would be renamed “Hope Hill” for the event’s 50th anniversary.

The race drew both frequent participants and first-timers. “We're here at the Peachtree Road Race. I think I've done 31 of them,” said Runner 1, a participant quoted from the event. Another runner said, “I'm ready to run with 52,000 of Atlanta and the world's runners,” attributing the large field to the holiday event.

Organizers and partners marked the milestone with a local naming change. “The Cardiac Hill will be renamed Hope Hill this year in honor of our fiftieth anniversary,” said the Healthcare representative, who also noted an ongoing role supporting the race: “We've been sponsoring the wheelchair race for 40 plus years.” That speaker added the sponsorship and renaming were intended to offer encouragement to both patients served by their organization and to runners attempting the hill.

Participants described the race distance as roughly 6.2 miles and praised the crowd atmosphere. One runner said the event “shows the diverse city that Atlanta is,” reflecting participants’ comments about the holiday and the community turnout.

Remarks were personal recollections and event commentary; there were no formal votes, motions, or government actions recorded in the remarks. Several participants noted personal milestones — including longtime runners marking their 15th or 31st Peachtree runs — but did not announce programs or policy decisions at the event.

Organizers and partner representatives spoke about the wheelchair race sponsorship and the symbolic renaming; beyond those statements, speakers did not specify an implementing agency, budget, or an exact date when signage or formal references to “Hope Hill” would take effect. The transcript did not identify individual names for the participants quoted, nor did it record any formal action by a government body regarding the renaming.