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2026 Kirkwood Spring Fling 5K Road Race - May 16th, 2026
Lace up and join us for the Kirkwood Spring Fling 5K—a community favorite that celebrates fitness, fun, and the vibrant spirit of Kirkwood! Starting at 8:00 AM on May 16, 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.
Sponsors: SLAM Plumbing & SLAM Heating & Cooling
All proceeds benefit the Kirkwood Neighbors Organization, a local 501c3 non-profit dedicated to community improvement
Packet Pickup Locations
Join the Kirkwood Spring Fling volunteers at the following locations to pick up your race packet with bib, t shirt and other swag.
- Thursday May 15 at Fleet Feet 4-6 pm in Decatur. 431 W. Ponce de Leon, Decatur, GA 30030
- Friday May 16 at Dom Beijos 4-6 pm in Kirkwood. 2033 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Thank you for making 2024 our best year ever. Check out last year's highlights here:
To find race photos from 2024, see : http://truespeedphoto.com/Races/Index.cfm?Race_ID=1511&x=8&y=8
To find all race results head over to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/31048#resultSetId-380612;perpage:50
We look forward to seeing y'all this year at 8 am on May 17th, 2025 Stay tuned for forthcoming updates and announcements!
Place
Atlanta, GA US 30317
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.kirkwoodfling.com.
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Directions
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