5K -- In-person - Individual Age group/open
Jul 26 (Saturday)
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Virtual 5K -- Can't make it? Join us Virtual & we'll ship your shirt! - Individual Age group/open
Jul 26 (Saturday)
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10K - In Person - Individual Age group/open
Jul 26 (Saturday)
AMC Barrett Commons 24
Half Marathon -- In Person - Individual Age group/open
Jul 26 (Saturday)
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About This Activity
It’s summer…It's H-O-T…but we've got something F-U-N to break up the day to day! We're heading over to AMC Theatre in Kennesaw for a great morning 5K!
There will be a super "hot" shirt for the giveaway! Mostly flat & scenic course to start your morning. The 10K & Half start at 7:30 and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM and we'll have chip timing and awards for the top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Overall Masters M/F, Top 3 Grand Masters M/F, Top 3 Overall Senior Grand Masters M/F, as well as the Top 3 in all of the usual 5 year age groups (10 & Under - 80+). We'll have a virtual option as well as a no-swag option to save $5 during checkout. You don't want to miss this!
NEW FOR 2025…10K & HALF MARATHON ADDED!!!
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!!
Event details and schedule
Regular Registration: (ends 07/19):
-5K: $35 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $55 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Events: $35
Late Registration: (ends 07/25):
-5K: $37.5 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $42.5 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $57.5 (no shirt save $5)
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $45 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $60 (no shirt save $5)
*All participants registered by 07/16 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Questions? Event ScheduleJuly 16
- Last day to guarantee your swag
July 26
- 6:30 AM Race Day Registration & Check-In Opens
- 7:30 AM 10K & Half start
- 8:00 AM Race START
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the hat and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the week-day after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the Hot Fun in the Summer Sun Virtual 5K!
Step 2
Download your Custom Digital Bib! Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #HotFunintheSummerSun #fivestarrunning
Step 5
Submit your results online directly onto RunSignUp from the Event Page or your Profile Page.
You can submit your race time anytime until Race Day.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results Monday after the Event Date.
Chip timing for a pretty flat & fast course!
Water Stations
We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles
Pacing
Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace.
Awards & GoodiesFINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!!
Awesome race shirts!
Awards as follows:
- Top 3 Overall M/F
- Top 3 Overall Master's M/F
- Top 3 Overall Grand Master M/F
- Top 3 Overall Senior Master M/F
- Top 3 in all the usual 5 year age groups 10 & Under - 75+
Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart!
Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM. Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped! Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.
- 5+: $2.50 off
- 11+: $3.75 off
- 21+: $5 off
- 51+: $6.25 off
- 100+: $7.50 off
This is one of the first opportunities for top finishers to earn a spot in the Championships Event to be held in January 2026. The number of spots available is based on the total registration. See event website for details.
All participants will automatically qualify for (1)FREE entry into ONE of the Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots.
See event website for details.
Event Courtesy Policy & Refund PolicyOur events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
RaceJoy
Available for Apple and Android devices. Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Packet Pickup We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.
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