Julia Emmons, Atlanta Track Club

The architect of America’s “largest race” and executive director of the second largest running club, Julia Emmons has served the sport in countless ways. Director of the 1996 Olympic Marathons, Peachtree 10K race director, 2004 Olympic distance team manager, Chair of the USATF Women’s Long Distance Running Committee and above all benefactor and fan, she personifies the definitions of talent and leadership.

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