When are most 5K races held in Kennesaw?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Kennesaw, with 3 of the 8, followed by February with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Georgia · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Kennesaw, Georgia
Every upcoming 5K around Kennesaw, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
8 upcoming 5K races found · 7 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Kennesaw races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026Hoya and the Hare 5K Kennesaw, GAFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta Kennesaw, GAFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon Kennesaw, GAFrom $21Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Kraska Velocity 5k Kennesaw, GAFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Java Jog 5K/10K/Espresso Challenge - Kennesaw Kennesaw, GAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Olivia Kate’s Path 5K Kennesaw, GAFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Love is a Verb 5K Kennesaw, GAFrom $30Details Mon, Sep 6, 2027Labor Day 5K/10K/15K Kennesaw, GARegistration opens Feb 25, 2027From $25Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 15, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Kennesaw
Are Kennesaw 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 7 5K races in Kennesaw with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:04, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Kennesaw?
Browse Kennesaw run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.