Noonday Shanty 5k/10k
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Event overview
Noonday Shanty 5K/10K takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Town Center at Cobb in Kennesaw, Georgia. The event uses a paved course on the Noonday Creek Trail and nearby roadways. Both race distances are USA Track & Field certified and the event is an official Peachtree Road Race qualifying race. Proceeds benefit the Town Center Community Alliance and support greenspace and trail projects in the Town Center area. The event is professionally managed and timed by Start2Finish Event Management.
Race details and logistics
- 5K - in-person, virtual, and wheelchair push-assist options available.
- 10K - in-person, virtual, and wheelchair push-assist options available.
- Ghost runner - supporting option that includes a shirt but is not eligible for awards.
A race packet pickup is scheduled two days before the race at Big Peach Running, 1625 Ridenour Boulevard, Kennesaw, GA. Team registration is available; team members must register for the same distance. Registered participants receive a shirt at packet pickup; medals are awarded to top finishers in race brackets. The course passes Noonday Creek and nearby points of interest such as Aviation Park, Cobb International Airport, Fifth Third Bank Stadium, wetlands and the Chimney Swift Tower. Race-day parking is available at Town Center at Cobb Mall, 400 Ernest Barrett Parkway. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.