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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. It is usually held in August; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- August (date not confirmed)
- 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
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 date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- 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.
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