Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Kennesaw, GA, with entry fees from $32.50 to $57.50.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $32.50–$57.50
- Sport
- Running
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.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
85°
Low
72°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms then showers and thunderstorms likely
Chance of Rain
73%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Kennesaw, GA
Population
33,627
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,037 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
2
Days to train
- Race
- Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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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Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Jul 25, 2026