Atlanta Track Club Proposes $100M Indoor Facility at Cheney Stadium

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Friday, July 31st, 2026

The non-profit behind the Peachtree Road Race wants to construct Atlanta's first indoor track and field facility at Cheney Stadium.

Proposal for Cheney Stadium

What we know

The Atlanta Track Club proposes building a $100 million, 175,000-square-foot multipurpose center in the Summerhill neighborhood. The proposed complex would feature a 200-meter hydraulic competition oval, a STEM center for students, a health and wellness center, and community space.

Olympians trained at Cheney Stadium for the 1996 Summer Games. Gold medalist Gail Devers trained on the track before winning her 100-meter title. Local runners wonder why the city currently lacks an indoor facility despite its Olympic history.

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