The 'Iron Man of the Peachtree' who ran the race for decades dies at 96

A local news story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Local News · Georgia · October 22, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 23, 2026

What we said on air

Atlanta Track Club says Bill Thorn, the 'Iron Man of the Peachtree' who ran the race for decades, died at 96.

Local News · Georgia — Morning edition, October 23, 2026

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, October 22, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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