Love is a Verb 5K
Updated
Saturday, August 21, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Kennesaw (2005 Stilesboro Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after December 31.
Course and race notes
WHAT. The Love is a Verb Road Race is in its 4th Annual race and was started as a fundraiser for the 8th Day Clean.
8th Day Clean was established in 2017 to assist young people, in 3rd World Countries, with education and a self-sustaining skill to promote financial stability.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, August 21
2027 · in 287 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Aug 20 (in 286 days)
Opened Sep 12, 2026
Race day in Kennesaw
Weather
89° / 68°F
Typical high and low for August 21, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dallas 7 Ne, GA (7.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:03 AM – 8:20 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 57 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Aug 20
Where to stay
5 within 3 mi37 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: TownePlace Suites Atlanta Kennesaw
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Efficiency Lodge
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Homewood Suites
About 9 min drive2.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 9 min drive2.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.