Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K Kicks Off Kennesaw Grand Prix Series

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Contact: Pamela Davis

(770) 424-8274, x 3018

Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K Kicks Off Kennesaw Grand Prix Series

Kennesaw, Ga. (March 18, 2016) – The first 5K in the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series, the Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K, held annually on Mother’s Day weekend, will take place on Saturday, May 7 in downtown Kennesaw. The race for adults and children benefits Swift-Cantrell Park. Same-day registration and packet pickup at Kennesaw First Baptist Church opens at 6:30 am; a one mile fun run for children starts at 7:30 am with the 5K race beginning at 8 am.

The race follows a fast, mostly flat route through historic downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park and is fun for beginners and accomplished runners and walkers alike. The route is a USA Track and Field Certified course. Traffic control is coordinated by local law enforcement. The race is electronically timed for fast, accurate results. Race Day refreshments are provided for all participants.

Registration is open now at active.com. All registered 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, runner/walker number and goodie bag. Registration is also available at the Kennesaw Big Peach Running Company location. Presenting sponsors include WellStar, Life University, and Servis 1st Bank. Visit swiftcantrellclassic.com for more information.

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