The City of Kennesaw has announced the schedule for the 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series. This premier race series in north Georgia features a mostly flat and fast asphalt course through Downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park. The professionally timed, USATF Certified course is perfect for competitive runners seeking a qualifying time for the Peachtree Road Race. The festival-like atmosphere, complete with food and drinks, makes the series ideal for beginner runners, walkers and families.

The four 5K races are part of the Fit City Kennesaw initiative, which encourages residents to become more active and engage in wellness-related activities. Registration is available online. The entry fee of $35 includes a race t-shirt. Early bird registration is now open for $30 per race or $105 for the series.

This year’s lineup is as follows:
April 26: Fit City 5K
June 7: Summer Sun Run 5K
September 27: Harvest Hustle 5K
October 25: Nightmare on Main 5K

The Kennesaw Grand Prix offers a great race experience with easy access. Each race begins at the Kennesaw First Baptist Church on Main Street in Downtown Kennesaw. With plentiful parking, restrooms and ample space to warm up, the registration and start area is designed to get racers ready for a personal record. Each race program includes a one-mile fun run at 7:30 a.m., the 5K at 8 a.m. and a Tot Trot at 8:55 a.m. Awards are presented at 9:15 a.m.

All races are electronically timed by Orion Racing powered by Start2Finish. Awards are given to the overall male and female winners, male and female masters winners, and the top three finishers in 12 age groups.

Participants who register for all the 5K races before April 26 will receive a custom Kennesaw Grand Prix branded gift.

The 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series is presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with support from Big Peach Running, Cobb Sports Alliance, Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, Life University, Resurgens Orthopaedics and Renasant Bank.

Visit www.kennesawgrandprix.com for complete details.