Each of the races is professionally timed and USAT&F Certified. The course is perfect for competitive runners seeking a qualifying time for the Peachtree Road Race. The festival-like atmosphere and plentiful food and drink make these races perfect for beginner runners and walkers as well as families.
The four 5K runs are part of the Fit City Kennesaw initiative which encourages residents to become more active and engage in wellness-related activities.
Thank you, Sponsors!
Registration & Information
Race Day Schedule:
6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Day of Registration Begins
7:30 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Start
8:00 AM - 5K Start
8:55 AM - Tot Trot
9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony
Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Series Cost:
Early Bird Registration (through April 20): $105
April 21st – May 12th: $120
Individual Race Costs:
5K - $35 (April 21 – Day Before Race)
• Early Bird Pricing $30 (February 15 – April 20)
• Day of Registration $45
1 Mile Fun Run - $20
Tot Trot - $5
Packet Pick up is available the Thursday before each race from 4:00 – 8:00 PM.
Kick-Off Party - Thursday, April 20, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Recreation Center at Adams Park
After-party activities include snacks and water for participants, music and local vendors!
Sponsors
The City of Kennesaw's Grand Prix Series would not be possible without the support of local businesses and organizations.
For more information on Sponsorship, please email our Partnerships & Events Specialist, Mara Clauson.
Volunteers
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation seeks willing hearts and helping hands to assist with the set-up, execution, and breakdown of event activities.
We invite you to explore our list of volunteer opportunities and sign-up for a volunteer shift on our registration website, CivicRec. Please select “Volunteer Opportunities” to see a full list of volunteer opportunities for the race series.
For questions, please email our Partnerships & Events Specialist, Mara Clauson.
All Kennesaw Grand Prix Races start at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, located at 2958 N Main St, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Post-race refreshments for all runners will be available on Main Street at the corner of Watts Drive.
Restrooms are located in the church parking lot for the start of the race and at the corner of Main Street and Cherokee Street beside the BurgerFi parking lot for the finish line.
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
Road Closures
The following road closures support the Kennesaw Grand Prix Race Series on the following Saturdays; May 13th, June 10th, September 9th, October 28th:
Main Street will be closed from Watts Drive to Cherokee Street from 6:00 – 10:00 AM
The following Roads will be closed at Main Street from 7:00 – 9:30 AM:
• J.O. Stephenson Avenue
• Cherokee Street
• Lewis Street
• Moon Station Road
• Dallas Street
• Whitfield Place
• Park Drive
• Knightsbridge Road
• Paulding Street
• Jiles Road
• Rutledge Road NW
• Cathey Lane
Kennesaw Police will be on-site to monitor traffic and allow cross traffic at Knightsbridge and Jiles Road while ensuring the safety of runners and walkers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mara Clauson
(770) 422-9714 x3197
mclauson@kennesaw-ga.gov
Brittani Farmer
(770) 422-9714 x3028
bfarmer@kennesaw-ga.gov
Mailing/Street Address
City of Kennesaw
Parks & Recreation Department
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
Tel: (770) 422-9714
Fax: (678) 460-3373
