Hop Into Spring 5K
About this race
Shake off winter and welcome the sunshine at the Hop Into Spring 5K! This fun, friendly run invites athletes of all ages and paces to kick off the new season on a smooth, flat course perfect for both runners and walkers. Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying a refreshing spring stroll, this race is the perfect way to celebrate longer days, warmer weather, and fresh starts.
We’ll be recognizing excellence across the field with awards for the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers, as well as Master, Grand Master, and Senior Master Overalls. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups will take home awards.
Come hop into spring with us—your season of racing starts here!
Custom Bibs & Finisher Medals for everyone!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Come put your feet on the ground for a great race to hop into Spring!
5K-No Shirt
Virtual 5K
Can't make it out race day, but still want the shirt or a chance at awards, then join us virtually! Run where you are then submit your time before end of race day. We'll mail you your shirt and medal!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Kennesaw, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:41 AM and sets at 7:49 PM local time (EDT) in Kennesaw on March 20, 2027 — 12h 07m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Hop Into Spring 5K
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 15 Kennesaw events
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