Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K-No Shirt · Virtual 5K & more
From the Organizer
Turn up the heat at the Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon, blazing into Kennesaw, GA at the end of July. This mid-summer race is all about sunshine, strong miles, and celebrating your accomplishment in true summertime style.
Choose your challenge—5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—and embrace the energy of a peak-summer race day. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply soaking in the vibrant atmosphere, this event delivers a fun, high-spirited racing experience in the heart of Georgia.
Every athlete who crosses the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal designed to capture the bold, bright spirit of summer. Awards will be presented in all three distances to the top three male and female finishers in the standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under.
If you’re ready for sunshine, sweat, and a strong finish, the Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon is your perfect summer race destination.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a running event held in Kennesaw, GA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Kennesaw, GA at Zama Mexican - Kennesaw, Kennesaw, GA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Jul 25, 2026