Labor Day 5k/10k/15k

Monday, September 6, 2027
8:00 AM EDT
Kennesaw, Georgia
Free–$44.10 · 12 races
5km, 10km

Event summary

Join the celebration of hard work and hometown heroes at the Labor Day 5K/10K/15K on Monday, September 6, 2027, in Kennesaw, Cobb! This uplifting event pays tribute to the brave first responders who protect and serve our communities, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and medical professionals. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, you can choose from three exciting distances: 5K, 10K, or 15K, making this race accessible to participants of all levels.

As a special thank you, all first responders receive free race entry with valid ID at bib pickup. Plus, every athlete who crosses the finish line will earn a custom finisher medal, and awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run with purpose and show gratitude for those who answer the call when it matters most. Register by August 24th to guarantee your free T-shirt and get ready for a memorable Labor Day event that embodies gratitude, strength, and unity!

Races

  • 5k

    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Come put your feet on the ground at the event for an awesome flat run

    8:00 AM EDT

    $33.60

  • 5k-No Shirt

    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. $3.60 Fee

    8:00 AM EDT

    $28.60

  • 10k

    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Come put your feet on the ground at the event for an awesome flat run

    8:00 AM EDT

    $39.10

  • 10k-No Shirt

    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. $3.60 Fee

    8:00 AM EDT

    $33.60

  • 15k

    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Come put your feet on the ground at the event for an awesome flat run

    8:00 AM EDT

    $44.10

  • 15k-No Shirt

    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. $4.10 Fee

    8:00 AM EDT

    $39.10

  • 5k-First Responder

    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. T-Shirt

    ID Required

    8:00 AM EDT

    Free

  • 10k-First Responder

    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. T-Shirt

    ID Required

    8:00 AM EDT

    Free

  • 15k-First Responder

    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. T-Shirt

    ID Required

    8:00 AM EDT

    Free

  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual
    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Love the shirt & Finisher Medal, but can't make it race day? Do the Virtual, run where and when you want! Submit your time and we'll mail you your swag!

    8:00 AM EDT

    $33.60

  • Virtual 10k

    Virtual
    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Love the shirt & Finisher Medal, but can't make it race day? Do the Virtual, run where and when you want! Submit your time and we'll mail you your swag!

    8:00 AM EDT

    $33.60

  • Virtual 15k

    Virtual
    Opens in 3 months

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Love the shirt & Finisher Medal, but can't make it race day? Do the Virtual, run where and when you want! Submit your time and we'll mail you your swag!

    8:00 AM EDT

    $33.60

Organiser's description

CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF HARD WORK AND HOMETOWN HEROES AT THE LABOR DAY 5K/10K/15K A RACE DEDICATED TO HONORING THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE AS OUR FIRST RESPONDERS.

WE WILL GATHER IN KENNESAW, GA FOR THIS MEANINGFUL LABOR DAY EVENT WHICH RECOGNIZES FIREFIGHTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, EMTS, PARAMEDICS, DISPATCHERS, AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WHO PROTECT AND SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES EVERY DAY. WHETHER YOURE RUNNING IN SUPPORT OF A LOVED ONE, RACING ALONGSIDE A LOCAL HERO, OR PARTICIPATING AS A FIRST RESPONDER YOURSELF, THIS EVENT IS ABOUT GRATITUDE, STRENGTH, AND UNITY.

PARTICIPANTS MAY CHOOSE FROM THREE DISTANCES 5K, 10K, OR 15K MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS. ALL FIRST RESPONDERS RECEIVE A FREE RACE ENTRY AS A SMALL TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR THEIR SERVICE. VALID ID MUST BE PRESENTED AT BIB PICKUP TO CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY.

ALL ATHLETES WHO CROSS THE FINISH LINE WILL EARN A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL, AND AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH DISTANCE IN THE STANDARD FIVE-YEAR AGE GROUPS, BEGINNING WITH 10 & UNDER.

THIS LABOR DAY, DONT JUST TAKE THE DAY OFF LACE UP, SHOW UP, AND RUN WITH PURPOSE AS WE HONOR THOSE WHO ANSWER THE CALL WHEN IT MATTERS MOST.



FREE T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION GUARANTEED UNTIL AUGUST 24TH!

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Location

Zama Mexican Cuisine restaurant, 2501 Cobb Pl Ln NW, Kennesaw, 30144, GA, United States

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