Sun, Oct 4, 2026

Candler Park Fall Fest 5K & Fun Run

Atlanta, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K4.1 Miles1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Candler Park Fall Fest 5K & Fun Run

The race runs through Candler Park itself and the historic neighborhood surrounding it, so the scenery is trees, old houses, and park paths rather than commercial streets. It sits inside a fall festival weekend, which means the finish area has music and food and a crowd that is there for more than just the race.

The post-race scene connects directly into the broader festival, so there is no reason to rush off after you finish. The untimed shorter route is aimed at kids and families, while the longer distance counts as a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

292finishers

18:50winner

32:23median

1:05:11cutoff

Top 3: Alex Lewis (18:50) · Rob Silversmith (19:00) · Liam Lenhart (19:12)

The Candler Park Fall Fest 5K & Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/4/2026 09:00$40

4.1 Miles10/4/2026 09:00$45

1 Mile10/4/2026 10:00$15

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Common Questions About the Candler Park Fall Fest 5K & Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Candler Park Fall Fest 5K & Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Candler Park Fall Fest 5K & Fun Run a good first 5K?

A field of 292 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Candler Park Fall Fest 5K & Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:50 while the median finisher took 32:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the Candler Park Fall Fest 5K & Fun Run?

Join a local run club. Atlanta Run Club, Atlanta Track Club, Chattahoochee Road Runners and others in Atlanta welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.