Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$50.00

Half Marathon-No Shirt

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$45.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$30.00

10K

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$35.00

10K-No Shirt

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$30.00

Virtual 10k

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$30.00

5K

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

5K-No Shirt

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Virtual 5K

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Kennesaw.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 21.8° / 31.7°

wb_sunny 24.3° / 33.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.1 /

water_drop 75.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 21.8° / 31.7°

wb_sunny 24.3° / 33.9°

air 8.1 km/h

water_drop 75.5%

About Kennesaw

Learn more about the host city, Kennesaw.

Kennesaw is a city in Metro Atlanta. It is perhaps known for having a law that requires all households resident in the city to own a gun, although this law is seldom if ever enforced.

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About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Half Marathon-No Shirt

Virtual Half Marathon

10K

10K-No Shirt

Virtual 10k

5K

5K-No Shirt

Virtual 5K

Weather Overview

About Kennesaw

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Hop Into Spring 5K

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