Kraska Velocity 5k
Updated
Saturday, November 21, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Kennesaw (Ernest W Barrett Parkway Northwest). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45.
Course and race notes
Lace up and take flight! Join us on November 21, 2026 in Kennesaw, Georgia for the Kraska Velocity 5K - a community run/walk event brought to you by passionate KSU alumni who believe in the power of investing in our student-athletes.
This event is presented by the Owls Fund Business Committee. Every step you take.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 21
2026 · in 14 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Ernest W Barrett Parkway Northwest
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Area: Marietta, Kennesaw & Cobb, Atlanta
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Opened Jun 14, 2026
Race day in Kennesaw
Weather
62° / 38°F
Typical high and low for November 21, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dallas 7 Ne, GA (9.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:16 AM – 5:32 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 44 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 20
Where to stay
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