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Candler Park 5K & Fun Run
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Candler Park 5K & Fun Run

Atlanta, Georgia, United States View on map
Oct 04, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Candler Park 5K & Fun Run Sunday, October 4, 2026 5K - 9:00 AM | Fun Run - 10:00 AM

The Candler Park 5K & Fun Run is a family-friendly race through one of Atlanta’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods! Held during the vibrant Candler Park Fall Fest weekend, this event offers something for everyone — from seasoned runners to  first-timers.

The 5K is an AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. The untimed Fun Run is perfect for kids and families.

Post-race festivities include music, food, and access to the Candler Park Fall Fest.

All proceeds support the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization and the Candler Park Conservancy in their efforts to preserve and improve Candler Park — one of Atlanta's largest, oldest and most popular city parks. 

Pick your distance

Running

5K

Oct 04, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Open

RUN + FUN (5K + Fun Run)

Add to your race day fun! Participate in both the 5K and the Fun Run.

Oct 04, 2026 6.6K 9:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Fun Run

Oct 04, 2026 1.6K 10:00 AM
$15.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Atlanta.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 17.0° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 25.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 17.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
8.1mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
76.4%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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