Race Shirt Deadline: Be sure to register by Sunday, October 25 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! Participants may continue to register through race morning; however, shirts will not be guaranteed after the deadline.
👻🎃 Nightmare on Main 5K is BACK—and it’s the final race of the 2026 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series!
Throw on your best Halloween costume and hit the streets of downtown Kennesaw! Whether it’s your very first 5K or you’re chasing a spooky-fast PR, 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 a thrilling, high-energy morning filled with fitness, community, and Halloween fun!
* 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, October 29 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 5 months 22 days-
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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 – Sep 30 -
$35.00 + processing fee of $4.05 -- DEADLINE TO BE GUARANTEED SHIRT IS OCTOBER 25, 2026
Oct 1 – Oct 30 -
$45.00 + processing fee of $4.65 -- RACE DAY PRICING
Oct 31 – Oct 31
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1 Mile
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Register for 1 Mile
$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, October 31, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Day of Registration Begins
- Sat, October 31, 2026 7:30 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Start
- Sat, October 31, 2026 8:00 AM - Wheelchair Start
- Sat, October 31, 2026 8:05 AM - 5K Start
- Sat, October 31, 2026 8:55 AM - Tot Trot
- Sat, October 31, 2026 9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mychal Lewis
- Phone
- 678-385-0165
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