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Kirkwood Spring Fling 5K Road Race

Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Atlanta, GA
11 Kirkwood Rd NE, 30317
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Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Experience a scenic, challenging 5K through historic Kirkwood, complete with competitive timing, a festive atmosphere, and unique prizes.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

The Kirkwood Spring Fling 5K invites you to celebrate fitness and community spirit in Atlanta's charming Kirkwood neighborhood. This scenic run winds through tree-lined streets, past historic homes and colorful murals, offering a delightful experience. Known for its fast yet challenging course, it's officially timed and serves as a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race, appealing to those chasing a personal best. Expect the full Atlanta spring experience with heat, hills, and humidity, alongside lively local cheer and a festive atmosphere.

What to expect

  • Run a scenic 5K through charming Kirkwood, past historic homes and murals.
  • Expect a challenging, officially timed course that's an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
  • Enjoy the festive atmosphere, vie for unique prizes in costume, and receive a comfortable race t-shirt.

Standout details

  • AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier
  • Scenic course through historic Kirkwood
  • Prizes for costumes, strollers, or dogs
  • Officially timed 5K

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

Rolling road course, warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Road
  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Lace up and join us for the Kirkwood Spring Fling 5K—a community favorite that celebrates fitness, fun, and the vibrant spirit of Kirkwood! This scenic run takes you through one of Atlanta’s most charming neighborhoods, featuring tree-lined streets, historic homes, colorful murals, and plenty of local cheer.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a relaxed jog, this fast yet challenging course offers something for everyone. The race is officially timed by On Time Results and is a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race, so bring your best stride!

Expect the full Atlanta spring experience—Heat, Hills, and Humidity—and soak in the energy of neighbors and local businesses along the way.

Top Finisher Age Groups :  Overall, 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Awards :  Three deep: male and female in all categories, with overall male and female winners. Top finishers in each category will receive a coveted Kirkwood Spike Award. Adults in costume, with strollers, or dogs will also vie for special prizes from local Kirkwood Businesses!

T-Shirts :  Extremely comfortable cotton blend race t-shirts will be distributed at packet pickup and day of race. Be sure to choose the size you prefer; we can only swap sizes after the race and options will be limited.

Parking :  There are no officially designated areas for parking. We ask that all race attendees arrive early enough to walk to registration and the race start from areas around the neighborhood. Please be mindful of the main festival surrounding Bessie Branham Park as certain roads will be closed or have limited access. Please refer to the race course map (link below) to determine which neighborhood areas are ideal parking for your situation.

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