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KSU Hooty Hoo 5K

Kennesaw, United States • 18 Apr 2026

KSU Hooty Hoo 5K - April 18, 2026

The KSU Hooty Hoo 5K is a spring road/trail event organized at Kennesaw State University Sports and Entertainment Park in Kennesaw, Georgia. The certified 5K course starts and finishes at The Perch and follows the Noonday Creek Trail.

Participants receive a T-shirt. An awards ceremony is included, and free food and drinks are provided by local businesses and KSU Sports and Recreation during the post-race activities.

The event partners with The Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery (CYAAR). CYAAR provides recovery-based programs, support services, education opportunities, and resources for Kennesaw State students. CYAAR also operates the Talon Twenty campaign, a monthly giving platform described in event materials.

Registration information listed for the 5K includes a price of $44.79 (prices noted as inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees) with a registration window shown from January 17 to April 18. A student entry option for current KSU students is listed as access code only.

The page for the event lists results from prior years and calendar export options. The description above reflects event details, course setting, participant amenities, community partnership, and basic registration information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Kennesaw

Race information

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5 km
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