
Kennesaw, United States of America · Saturday 25 July 2026
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.
Adjusted Time
1:48:02
Time difference: +3.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
We don't yet have verified elevation data for this course, so we can't rate its difficulty against other half marathons. Our data pipeline backfills course elevation continuously - check back soon.
Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Kennesaw, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 25 July 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total climbing, with its high point near 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course, with only 0m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Based on historical weather data for July, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 23°C and 29°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a moderate chance of rain (22%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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