2026 Kennesaw Grand Prix 5k Runs

The Kennesaw Grand Prix Series brings four 5K races to downtown Kennesaw in 2026, giving runners plenty of chances to chase a personal record on a mostly flat, fast asphalt course. The series is professionally timed, USATF certified, and serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, making it a strong option for competitive runners. At the same time, the lively race-day setup, post-race refreshments, and family-friendly extras keep it welcoming for beginners, walkers, and parents with kids in tow.

The 4 races are:

• April 11, 2026: Fit City 5K
• June 6, 2026: Summer Sun Run 5K
• September 19, 2026: Harvest Hustle 5K
• October 31, 2026: Nightmare on Main 5K

All four races begin at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, located at 2958 N. Main Street in Kennesaw. The course runs through downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park, giving participants a scenic route without adding the sort of hills that make runners question their life choices before breakfast.

Each race day follows the same schedule. Race-day packet pickup and registration open at 6:30 am. The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 7:30 am, followed by the wheelchair start at 8 am and the 5K at 8:05 am. The Tot Trot begins at 8:55 am, and the awards ceremony starts at 9:15 am.

Awards are presented to the overall male and female winners, the male and female masters winners, and the top three finishers in 12 age groups. All races are electronically timed.

After the race, participants can head to Main Street at the corner of Watts Drive for refreshments and the post-race festivities. The after-party includes snacks, bottled water, music, and local vendors. Water will not be available on the course, so runners who want it during the race should bring their own.

Restrooms will be available in the church parking lot near the start area and near the finish line at the corner of Main Street and Cherokee Street beside the BurgerFi parking lot.

Address:
2958 N Main St
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Schedule:
6:30 am – Race Day Packet Pickup and Day of Registration Begins
7:30 am – 1 Mile Fun Run Start
8:00 am – Wheelchair Start
8:05 am – 5K Start
8:55 am – Tot Trot
9:15 am – Awards Ceremony

Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Series Cost:
Early Bird Registration for all 4 races (through April 11): $120

Individual Race Costs:

• Early Bird: $25 (through February 28)
• Standard (30+ days before race): $30
• Within 30 days of race: $35
• Race Day Registration: $451 Mile Fun Run: $20
• Tot Trot: $5

Registration:

• Fit City 5K
• Summer Sun Run 5K
• Harvest Hustle 5K
• Nightmare on Main 5K

Packet pickup will be held on the Thursday before each race from 4 pm to 8 pm at Big Peach Running Co. Kennesaw, located at 1625 Ridenour Boulevard, Kennesaw, GA 30152.

Parking:
Parking for the event is free. Public parking will be available at Adams Park, along Lewis Street between North Main Street and Dallas Street, in the surface lot behind Revival on Main, and on the first floor of the parking deck at Revival on Main. Limited parking will also be available at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, with parking restricted to the back lots only. Drivers should enter the church lots through Moon Station Road, since entrances off Main Street will be closed.

For more information, please contact the City of Kennesaw, Parks & Recreation at (770) 422-9714.