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

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Lace up your running shoes and get ready for the Hooty Hoo 5K hosted by Kennesaw State University! Join us on April 12 at The Perch for an exhilarating spring run. The race will start and finish at The Perch and will take you through the beautiful Noonday Creek Trail. Participants will receive a T-shirt and have the chance to enjoy an exciting awards ceremony, complete with food and drinks provided by local businesses and KSU Sports and Recreation. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event – whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual jogger, come and be part of the fun!

Saturday, April 12, 2025

7AM

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 (February 14-February 28)

Regular Registration: $40 (March 1 - April 8)

T-Shirt not guaranteed after April 28

Virtual Registration: $40

Race Day Details

Schedule:

6:45AM Warm Up led by the OwlFit Fitness Team

7:00AM 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

April 9 and 11
8am-5pm

KSU Student Recreation and Activities Center
Admin Suite (Room 1100)
290 Kennesaw State University Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144

April 10
4pm-8pm

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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