Community Corner
Run for Wounded Heroes 5K
Ready to go the distance? The Kennesaw Grand Prix is a series of six running events in Kennesaw that take place between May and November. Each 5K (3.1 mile) race benefits a local foundation or charitable organization. The fast, flat and USATF-certified road race course begins and ends in downtown Kennesaw, looping through Swift-Cantrell Park on a paved asphalt trail. Complete four of the six races in 2014 and receive a commemorative hoodie. Visit www.kennesawgrandprix.com for more information.
2014 Schedule
Sat, May 10 - Swift-Cantrell Classic
Benefits the Swift-Cantrell Park Foundation
Sat, June 14 - Dream Dash
Benefits the The Bill Thrash Kennesaw Teen Center
Sat, July 12 - Faith Cline Elf Trot
Benefits the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children (Faith Cline Memorial Fund)
Sat, August 2 - Run for Wounded Heroes
Benefits the Wounded Warrior Project
Sat, September 6 - Great Locomotive Chase
Benefits the Kennesaw Museum Foundation
Sat, November 1 - Garden Gallop
Benefits the Smith-Gilbert Gardens Foundation