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Labor Day 5K/10K/15K

Name: Labor Day 5K/10K/15K
Start: 2026-09-07T04:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-08T03:59:00.000Z
Location: Kennesaw, GA

Overview

5K · 10K · 15K · 9.3 mi

Sep 7, 2026Kennesaw, Georgia, US

On our calendar since May 2018

Georgia 5K

Difficulty

Steady Effort

Vibes

Festive Seasonal

Fun

Competitive energy

Audience & Community

Cause Driven

Perks & Swag

Awards

Swag included

Terrain challenge

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Surface, hills, and technical feel

Weather challenge

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Typical stress for this place & season

Overall challenge

2/5 · Steady Effort

Distance + terrain + typical weather (model-estimated)

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Run a 5K, 10K, or 15K this Labor Day in Kennesaw, GA, to honor and support our incredible First Responders.

What to expect (AI-assisted text)

This Labor Day event is all about gratitude and community, celebrating the brave First Responders who serve our communities. Expect a supportive atmosphere where runners and walkers of all levels come together with a shared purpose. It's a meaningful gathering focused on unity and appreciation, making it more than just a race. This race is ideal for anyone looking to run with purpose and show appreciation for First Responders. It's perfect for families, community groups, and individuals who want to participate in a meaningful Labor Day event, whether they're tackling a 5K or pushing for a 15K.

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Labor Day event
honoring First Responders
free race entry for First Responders
5K, 10K, 15K distances
accessible for runners and walkers of all levels
custom finisher medal
awards for top three male and female finishers
standard five-year age groups

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Celebrate the spirit of hard work and hometown heroes at the Labor Day 5K/10K/15K — a race dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who serve as our First Responders.

We will gather in Kennesaw, GA for this meaningful Labor Day event which recognizes firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and medical professionals who protect and serve our communities every day. Whether you’re running in support of a loved one, racing alongside a local hero, or participating as a First Responder yourself, this event is about gratitude, strength, and unity.

Participants may choose from three distances — 5K, 10K, or 15K — making it accessible for runners and walkers of all levels. All First Responders receive a free race entry as a small token of appreciation for their service. Valid ID must be presented at bib pickup to confirm eligibility.

All athletes who cross the finish line will earn a custom finisher medal, and awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each distance in the standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under.

This Labor Day, don’t just take the day off — lace up, show up, and run with purpose as we honor those who answer the call when it matters most.

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Labor Day 5K/10K/15K

Overview

Run Vibes summary

Celebrate the spirit of hard work and hometown heroes at the Labor Day 5K/10K/15K — a race dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who serve as our First Responders.

Participants may choose from three distances — 5K, 10K, or 15K — making it accessible for runners and walkers of all levels. All First Responders receive a free race entry as a small token of appreciation for their service. Valid ID must be presented at bib pickup to confirm eligibility.

All athletes who cross the finish line will earn a custom finisher medal, and awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each distance in the standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under.

This Labor Day, don’t just take the day off — lace up, show up, and run with purpose as we honor those who answer the call when it matters most.

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