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The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids
The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids is a 5K and Kids 1K Fun Run event held in Atlanta, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, August 7, 2027. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 7, 2027
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, August 7, 2027
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Distances
- 5K, Kids 1K Fun Run
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Net 280-foot downhill drop; starts atop Mt. Wilkinson, finishes at The Lovett School
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- viningsdownhill5k.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 5K
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
- Course profile — Kids 1K Fun Run
- Loop course; Road surface
About the The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids
A fast, scenic downhill 5K through the Cumberland/Vinings area that has raised funds for local children's charities for three decades.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Billed as 'the Fastest 5K in Atlanta'; 30th annual in 2026
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The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids: common questions
- When is the The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, August 7, 2027.
- Where is the The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids held?
- In Atlanta, Georgia.
- What distances does the The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids offer?
- 5K and Kids 1K Fun Run.
- How many people run the The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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