Maybe you're not actually running the AJC Peachtree Road Race this year, but you can still cheer runners on while enjoying breakfast or a drink from one of these restaurants along the route.

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Flying Biscuit. Order breakfast, complete with the restaurant's famous biscuits, starting at 7 a.m.

1001 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-8887, flyingbiscuit.com/locations-2/midflyingbiscuit.com/locations-2/midtown

R. Thomas. The restaurant is open 24 hours, but get there between 6-10:30 a.m. for their early bird specials.

R. Thomas, 1812 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-881-0246, www.rthomasdeluxegrill.net/

Mellow Mushroom. The restaurant will hand out free PBRs and pizza slices as the race passes by from about 7-8:30 a.m.

1770 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-687-4766, mellowmushroom.com/location/ga-atlanta-1770-peachtree-st-nw-30309/

Tavernpointe. The patio will open at 8 a.m. with a DJ, and free tacos will be handed out to runners.

1545 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-549-3954, tavernpointemidtown.com/

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10th and Piedmont. The eatery at the tail end of the race will start serving its brunch menu at 7 a.m. the day of the race.

991 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta. 404-602-5510, 10thandpiedmont.com/

Shake Shack. The burger chain will open an hour early in honor of the race.

3035 Peachtree Rd NE A146, Atlanta. 470-809-9201, 

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