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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
3801 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta GA
5K
51–69°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
42–61°F
dry
2024
60–78°F
dry
2023
47–62°F
dry
2022
56–72°F
rain
2021
50–63°F
dry
2020
44–62°F
dry
2019
39–72°F
rain
2018
49–74°F
dry
2017
45–67°F
dry
2016
59–84°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 31
Cloudy · 51–70°F
Saturday, Oct 31starts near 51°F · 19% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Race Description
The race is a 5K run/walk beginning and ending on the Lakeside High School track and running through local neighborhoods! This race is a Peachtree race qualifier!
Proceeds
- Support: All proceeds of the Viking 5K will support the Lakeside H.S. Foundation programs to enhance education, athletics and the arts at Lakeside High School.
Race Information
Race Date: 8AM – Saturday, October 31, 2026
Where: Lakeside High School Track, 3801 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta, GA 30345
Event Details and Schedule
Early Number Pickup
- Location: The Grove
- Date: Monday, October 26 4-8pm
- Location: Napoleons
- Date: Thursday, October 29 4-7pm: Friday, October 30 4-7pm.
Race Day Details
- Registration: Packet pickup begins at 7:00 a.m. on the track.
- Warm Up: Exercises at 7:45am
- Start Time: Race start time - 8 a.m.
- Course Duration: The course will be open 1 hour 40 minutes. That is 14 min 30 sec pace per mile.
Awards/Drawings
Awards will begin at 9:15 a.m. in the following categories:
- Top Overall: Male/Female
- Masters: Male/Female
Additional Information
- Timing: The race will be timed. Results will be posted online immediately after.
- Weather: The event will happen rain or shine.
- Refunds: There are no refunds or transfers.
Registration
For more information and to register for the race, visit this link.
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