Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Race Schedule Set

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Pamela Davis

(770) 424-8274, x 3018

Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Race Schedule Set

Kennesaw, Ga. (March 23, 2016) – The 2016 race schedule for the six-race Kennesaw Grand Prix is now finalized. The series, the premier 5K race series in north Georgia, is run on a mostly flat and fast asphalt course, professionally timed and USAT&F Certified, through downtown Kennesaw. The course is perfect for competitive runners seeking a qualifying time for the Peachtree Road Race. The festival-like atmosphere and plentiful food and drink also make these races perfect for beginner runners/walkers as well as families.

The six 5K runs are part of the Fit City Kennesaw initiative which encourages residents to become more active and engage in wellness-related activities; each benefits city facilities or projects. Registration can be done online at active.com. The entry fee of $25 ($35 on race day) includes a race t-shirt.

This year’s lineup is as follows:

May 7 – Swift-Cantrell Classic

Jun 18 – Dream Dash

Jul 9 – Sports Fanatic 5K

Aug 6 – Run for Wounded Heroes

Oct 1 – Great Locomotive Chase

Oct 29 – Garden Gallop

The Kennesaw Grand Prix makes a great race experience simple and easy. Each race begins at the Kennesaw First Baptist Church on Main Street in downtown Kennesaw. With plentiful parking, restrooms, room to spread out and warm-up, the registration and start area helps to get you ready for your race. Each race program includes a 1-mile fun run at 7:30 am; the 5K at 8 am; and a Tot Trot at 8:55 am. Awards are presented in the plaza adjacent to the Pedestrian Underpass to the top finishers in 14 categories immediately afterwards.

Participants in four of the six 5K series races will receive a specially designed zippered hoodie. The hoodie is made of premium soft French terry and is imprinted with the Kennesaw Grand Prix logo.

Presenting sponsors are Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Croy Engineering; other sponsors include State Farm Insurance - David Grant; ClickHost; Big Peach Running Company; the City of Kennesaw; Prestigious Cleaning Team; Life University; Kennesaw First Baptist Church; and State Farm Insurance - Dave Grant.

Visit kennesawgrandprix.com or the Kennesaw Grand Prix Facebook page for complete details.

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