5K-Läufe in der Nähe von Kennesaw

The Trick or Treat Trot 5K is a morning 5K held in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Check-in begins at 7:00 AM, with the race starting at 8:00 AM. This event benefits Easterseals North Georgia, providing health and development services for children with disabilities, their families, and the community. The race is a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race, though it is organized independently of the Atlanta Track Club. The event focuses on a straightforward 5K course, not a complex race structure. Participants, both runners and walkers, contribute to raising funds and awareness for young children with disabilities in Atlanta and North Georgia. Each participant receives a shirt. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as to winners in various age groups, from youth categories to senior grand masters.

The Race offers a half marathon and a 5K, with virtual options available for both distances, accommodating runners and walkers participating remotely. It takes place in early October and has been organized annually since 2018. The event's planning centers on culture, community, wellness, local economic impact, and pride. The course details provided focus on the choice between the half marathon and the 5K. Race weekend also features an expo and a Community Impact Service Day, where volunteers and partners contribute to local neighborhood projects. The event's theme, ROOTED, emphasizes community, culture, and purpose, aligning with its stated mission: created for the culture and powered by the community.

The Cobb County 5K begins at Marietta Square, raising funds for Make-A-Wish Georgia. Proceeds support granting wishes for children in Cobb County with critical illnesses. This 5-kilometer race offers timed and untimed options, alongside a donation-only Phantom Runner choice for those wishing to support the cause without participating in the run. The morning also features a 1K Fun Run for young children, providing a shorter race for families before the main 5K. Festivities commence early, with the 1K starting first, followed by the 5K from the square. The 5K course winds through Marietta streets, including Cherokee Street, Church Street, Freyer Drive, Pine Street, and Allgood Road. It then loops back downtown via Chicopee Drive and Church Street before returning to Cherokee Street. As a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, runners seeking an official qualifying time have an incentive to start near the front. Teams of nine or more receive a reduced registration rate, and special pricing is available for teachers, students, and school groups. All finishers get a T-shirt, the winning T-shirt designer receives a plaque, and Wish Kids present medals to the winners.

The Lucky Dog Walk for Recovery begins and ends at The Stone Summit in Kennesaw, Georgia, covering a 5K on the Noonday Creek trail. This October event serves as a community walk focused on addiction awareness, homelessness awareness, and support for individuals in recovery. Participants are encouraged to bring their canine companions, alongside human friends. The course follows a straightforward out-and-back path originating from The Stone Summit, concluding with music, food, and awards. The walk is named in honor of Lucky, a dog gifted to The Extension by a volunteer. Lucky resided at the men's campus, providing comfort to residents for years. Subsequently, the organization named its softball team The Lucky Dogs, and a costumed Lucky Dog mascot now attends softball games and other gatherings.

The Winship 5K is an annual 5K run/walk held at McDonough Field on the Emory University campus in Atlanta. It offers both in-person and virtual participation, allowing individuals to join on campus or remotely. The race benefits cancer research at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Participants may register individually or as a team, with a suggested fundraising goal of $250 per person. Recent editions have generated over $1.3 million in a single year, bringing the total raised for Winship cancer research to more than $12.75 million.

Der ERC Stride 5K for Mental Health Awareness ist ein 5K Lauf/Walk, der im Shirley C. Franklin/Westside Park in Atlanta stattfindet. Der Start ist morgens und gegen Mittag ist alles vorbei. Das Empowerment Resource Center organisiert das Event, um Leute für Mental Health Awareness, Wellness, Resilienz und offenere Gespräche über Versorgung und Stigmatisierung zusammenzubringen. Beim Event gibt's einen gezeiteten 5K, Finisher-Medaillen, Race Swag und Giveaways. Außerdem gibt es das EMPOWERFEST, ein Community-Treffen mit Musik, Verkaufsständen und Wellness-Ressourcen. Die Einnahmen gehen an therapeutische Sitzungen für Menschen mit geringem Einkommen und unterstützen Behavioral Health Services, Sucht-Rehabilitationsprogramme, kostenlose Gesundheits-Screenings für die Community, Bildungsveranstaltungen und umfassende Versorgung für anhaltendes Wohlbefinden.

The Mableton Pumpkin Chase is a 3.1-mile run or walk starting at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre in Mableton, Georgia. This Halloween-themed 5K welcomes runners, walkers, families, and individuals of all fitness levels; costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. The course begins and ends near the amphitheatre at 5239 Floyd Rd SW, incorporating a candy hunt into the standard 5K. A pumpkin runner might appear along the route with one of 50 candy bags, and the Wicked Witch will be at the finish with a cauldron of candy. The event also features a Kids Race with limited entry, post-race fitness demonstrations including yoga, bootcamp, strength training, and powerlifting, and benefits the It Starts With Me 2 Foundation.

The Music City Run for Dyslexia takes place in September, offering 5K, 10K, and 1-mile distances. The Dyslexia Dash, the shortest option, is suitable for families and less experienced runners, complementing the longer road race choices. The race supports Learning Matters, a nonprofit assisting K-12 students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Their services encompass assessment, tutoring, and advocacy. All net proceeds from the event fund free interventional tutoring. The event also involves sponsors and volunteers, with past race photos and results available for participants.

Holy Halloween! 5K & 1 Mile "Fun" Run/Walk is CCA's annual Run to Serve event at Blackburn Park's Main Pavilion in Brookhaven, Georgia. It starts at 8:30 AM and offers two simple choices: a 5K run or a 1-mile fun run/walk, with walkers and beginners explicitly invited. The race is built around a Halloween theme and a low-pressure local format rather than an elite field. It is listed on Atlanta Track Club's Community Calendar, but it is organized outside the club by CCA, so race questions go to the event organizer.

Tina's Cat Run is an October benefit road race in Ball Ground, Georgia, offering a 5K, a 1 Mile Fun Run, and a virtual option. The race starts at Ball Ground City Park on Old Canton Road, near Main Street behind the Burger Bus. Cat Run Inc. organizes it as a charitable nonprofit event, with proceeds benefiting the Cherokee Family Violence Center and North Georgia shelter initiatives. The morning follows a small-town schedule: packet pickup and race-day registration open early at the park. The National Anthem and a prayer are offered at the start line before the 5K begins. The Fun Run follows, with medals presented as finishers cross the line, and Tina speaks before the awards ceremony. The race raises funds for local shelters and highlights domestic violence awareness, functioning as a community benefit day rather than a standard timed 5K.