WAI Wheels Down South 5K Walk / Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a finisher medal
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAI Wheels Down South 5K Walk / Run | 5K | Oct 18, 202611:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
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 7:43 AM, and the WAI Wheels Down South 5K Walk / Run starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 1,010 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1020 White Street Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310
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 October 18 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 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
- 1020 White Street Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,010 feet
- Included with entry
- Medal
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is WAI Wheels Down South 5K Walk / Run?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes 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?
- 1020 White Street Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310.
From the organizers
Who we are: With more than 20,000 members in 120 countries, Women in Aviation International is the largest nonprofit organization that envisions a world where the sky is open to all and where aviation and aerospace dreams are possible without barriers. Our Wheels Down South Chapter is a diverse group of men and women, including pilots, customer service representatives, FAA employees, mechanics, flight attendants, safety professionals, and more within the Greater Atlanta area.
Our purpose: The proceeds from this 5K will support funding for chapter scholarships, which aim to promote aviation for women of all ages and backgrounds by assisting with expenses related to training in the individual's field of choice within aviation.