HGF's 14th Annual 5K Run & Walk for Kids' Growth - Atlanta 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk - Atlanta Children's Hospital (Patients, Caregivers, and Staff) | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Run/Walk - MEMBERS OF ATLANTA RUNNING CLUBS | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Run/Walk - VOLUNTEER High School/College Group | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | Free | – |
| Adult 5K Run/Walk (Age 18+) | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Youth 5K Run/Walk (Age 10 & Under) | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $5 | – |
| Youth 5K Run/Walk (Age 18 & Under) | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/Walk - Atlanta Children's Hospital (Patients, Caregivers, and Staff) and 5K Run/Walk - MEMBERS OF ATLANTA RUNNING CLUBS and 5K Run/Walk - VOLUNTEER High School/College Group: Free until Nov 7.
- Adult 5K Run/Walk (Age 18+): $15 until Nov 7.
- Youth 5K Run/Walk (Age 10 & Under): $5 until Nov 7.
- Youth 5K Run/Walk (Age 18 & Under): $10 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Atlanta runs 36:48, about 11:51 a mile, based on 86 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 31:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk - Atlanta Children's Hospital (Patients, Caregivers, and Staff) starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1322 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1322 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt & Finisher Medal
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is HGF's 14th Annual 5K Run & Walk for Kids' Growth - Atlanta?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1322 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306.
From the organizers
Join the Human Growth Foundation (HGF) in collaboration with the Department of Endocrinology of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and be part of a GROWing solution!
This event brings together families, clinicians, and community supporters to celebrate resilience and raise vital funds for resources that asupport children with rare growth disoirders. This year’s event, held in collaboration with the Department of Endocrinology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, features a certified 5K course, giveaways, family activities, health resources, and post‑race festivities.
What to expect
Certified 5K course through scenic Atlanta routes
Kids’ Fun Run and family activities
Health and resource fair hosted by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Awards, music, and post‑race refreshments