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Thousands of runners are expected to take to the streets of Atlanta on Thursday for the 55th annual Peachtree Road Race.

Organizers say they are anticipating their largest crowd since 2019 for the popular Atlanta Fourth of July tradition, and they’ve been working for weeks to prepare for around 50,000 walkers and runners taking part in the race either in-person or virtually.

This year, organizers say racers should expect new fun experiences as they try to finish the world’s largest 10k race. 

“We’ve got more entertainment, more bands, more community engagement, community groups and volunteers than we’ve ever had,” race director Rich Kenah said.

With high temperatures expected, organizers have plans in place to help beat the heat.

“We have an army of medical professionals over my right shoulder who will be in the park to help treat and address any heat-related illnesses we may see,” he told FOX 5. “Once upon a time, we just had water …