Race Shirt Deadline: Be sure to register by Sunday, May 31 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! Participants may continue to register through race morning; however, shirts will not be guaranteed after the deadline.
The Summer Sun Run 5K heats things up as the second race of the 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series!
Whether you’re tackling your first-ever 5K or chasing a new personal record, this fast, the Kennesaw 5K Race Series features a beautiful, paved route through Kennesaw’s award-winning Swift-Cantrell Park and into the heart of historic downtown Kennesaw, GA.
This fast, flat, USATF-certified course blends small-town charm with lively community spirit and race-day excitement. Whether you’re chasing a new personal record or enjoying a walk with friends and family, this course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Register today and bring the whole family out for an energetic, fun-filled morning celebrating fitness, community, and the thrill of race day in Kennesaw!
* Starting February 21, 2026: After the early bird pricing ends, a $5 children’s discount will be automatically applied during checkout for each 5K registrant who is 10 years of age and under. Child can not receive this discount combined with series discount.
** Our series has a no refund policy. During the registration process, we offer the option to purchase event insurance to cover your registration in the event that you are not able to participate.
PACKET PICK UP
Packet Pick up is available the morning of the race and on Thursday, June 4 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Big Peach Running Co. Kennesaw located at 1625 Ridenour Blvd, Kennesaw, GA 30152.
PARKING
Free public parking will be available at the following locations:
- Adams Park, 2600 Park Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144
- Limited Parking: Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 N Main Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144
- Parking will be available in the back lots ONLY
- Please enter through Moon Station Road, entrances off Main Street will be closed
- Along Lewis Street, between North Main Street and Dallas Street
- Surface parking behind Revival on Main
- The first floor of the parking deck at Revival on Main
5K Course Map
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K
Price changes in 28 days 23 hours-
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$25.00 + processing fee of $3.45 -- EARLY BIRD PRICING
Feb 7 – Feb 28 -
Register for 5K
$30.00 + processing fee of $3.75
Now registering Mar 1 – May 6 -
$35.00 + processing fee of $4.05 -- DEADLINE TO BE GUARANTEED SHIRT IS MAY 31, 2026
May 7 – Jun 5 -
$45.00 + processing fee of $4.65 -- RACE DAY PRICING
Jun 6 – Jun 6
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1 Mile Fun Run
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run
$20.00 + processing fee of $3.15
Tot Trot
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Register for Tot Trot
$5.00 + processing fee of $2.95
Countdown to event
Event schedule
- Sat, June 6, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Day of Registration Begins
- Sat, June 6, 2026 7:30 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Start
- Sat, June 6, 2026 8:00 AM - Wheelchair Start
- Sat, June 6, 2026 8:05 AM - 5K Start
- Sat, June 6, 2026 8:55 AM - Tot Trot
- Sat, June 6, 2026 9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mychal Lewis
- Phone
- 678-385-0165
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