The Kennesaw Grand Prix Series features four 5K races in 2026, all held at Kennesaw First Baptist Church (2958 N Main St, Kennesaw, GA 30144). The series is professionally timed, USATF certified, and serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Each race begins at 8:05 am with the 5K, followed by the 1 Mile Fun Run at 7:30 am, wheelchair start at 8:00 am, Tot Trot at 8:55 am, and awards ceremony at 9:15 am. All races are electronically timed and include awards for overall male and female winners, male and female masters winners, and top three finishers in 12 age groups.
The 2026 races are:
– September 19, 2026: Harvest Hustle 5K
– October 31, 2026: Nightmare on Main 5K
Race day packet pickup and registration open at 6:30 am at Big Peach Running Co. (1625 Ridenour Boulevard, Kennesaw, GA 30152) on the Thursday before each race from 4 pm to 8 pm.
Parking is free at Adams Park (along Lewis Street between North Main Street and Dallas Street), the surface lot behind Revival on Main, and the first floor of Revival on Main’s parking deck. Limited parking is available at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, with entry restricted to back lots via Moon Station Road.
Registration costs:
– Early Bird for all 4 races (through April 11): $120
– Individual race early bird: $25 (through February 28)
– Standard individual race (30+ days before race): $30
– Individual race within 30 days of race: $35
– Race day registration: $45
– 1 Mile Fun Run: $20
– Tot Trot: $5
After the race, refreshments and festivities are available at Main Street near Watts Drive.
