Events - Student Affairs

Sports and Recreation Events

Discover diverse and exciting events and activities designed to promote health, fitness, and overall wellbeing while you study at Kennesaw State. Whether you're a student, employee, or community member, our events cater to a wide range of interests and skill levels. From thrilling college sports tournaments to invigorating fitness classes, we offer opportunities for you to engage, connect, and enhance your physical and mental wellness.

Begin your engagement through 5K races, RecDay celebrations, and amazing OwlFit events happening throughout the year at KSU!

5K Races

The Turkey Trot is not just about running—it’s about community, camaraderie, and supporting a great cause. This year, we are proud to announce that we are celebrating our 50th running of the Turkey Trot 5K! We look forward to celebrating with you!

Saturday, November 9, 2024

8AM

The Perch (Kennesaw, GA)

Registration

This race is open to everyone - students, employees, alumni, retirees and the greater KSU community!

All registration will take place online using the Sports and Recreation Member Portal!

KSU Students and Sports and Recreation Members - No fee!

Early Bird: $25 (August 1-September 8)

Regular Registration: $30 (September 9-November 8)

T-Shirt not guaranteed after October 21!

Race Day: $40

Virtual Option: $40

Race Day Details

Schedule:

7:45AM Warm Up led by the OwlFit Fitness Team

8:00AM Race Start

Race Location:

The Perch
390 Big Shanty Road NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Parking:

The Perch
390 Big Shanty Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Fifth Third Bank Stadium
3200 George Busbee Pkwy NW,
Kennesaw, GA 30144

CCT Lot
3019 George Busbee Parkway NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Owls Nest
3220 Busbee Dr NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Please use crosswalks and obey traffic signals and laws. Allow time to walk to start line.

Please note there is no baggage check available.

Packet Pick Up

November 7

4pm-8pm

Packet Pick Up will be held at Big Peach Running Company

1625 Ridenour Boulevard
Ste. # 304
Kennesaw, GA 30152

5K Resources

RecDay

Commemorating the founding of the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) is the celebration of NIRSA Recreational Sports and Fitness Day or Rec Day held each February! This celebration remembers the vision ‘to celebrate health, activity, competition and inclusivity’.

Rock the Rec

The Rock the Rec Events are held each August to welcome the KSU community back for the fall semester! You'll get to participate in fun activities, learn about Sports and Recreation offerings and enjoy refreshments and giveaways!

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