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

Race Date

Jul 25, 2026

Location

Kennesaw, GA

The Experience

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.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Super "Hot" shirt

Start Location

Zama Mexican - Kennesaw, Kennesaw, GA, 30144

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

78'

Elevation Loss

91'

Max Elevation

1,010'

Net Drop/km

+1.90 m

Separation

51.9%

Also Offers

5K10K13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

GA25027WC · Expires 2035 · KSU Owl Run Half marathon (21,097.5m)

Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Point-to-point course layout.

Course Map

1 other map for this race

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:18:00

10:32/mi

Winning Time

1:31:50

7:01/mi

Finishers (2025)

States Represented

5 / 50

Gender Split

43% Female57% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:303:15

FASTER 25%

2:01:59

MEDIAN

2:18:00

SLOWER 25%

2:46:31

Average runner age: 37

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

71°

Afternoon (High)

87°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

7 mph

Wind

80%

Humidity

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