Which of these statements best summarizes the main idea of paragraph 2? a) spectators and runners both make the race special. b) the race is different from other races run on holidays. c) people dress patriotically to celebrate independence day. d) the peachtree is special because it is run on an important holiday.

The correct option is:

D) The Peachtree is special because it is run on an important holiday.

The main point in the paragraph presented above is that what makes the Peachtree road race special is the fact that it is always held on Independence Day. This means that both the streets and the racers have the colors of the American flag, and both racers and spectators have the day off, allowing them to participate in the race freely.