Kraska Velocity 5k
RUN | WALK | COMMUNITY
📍Kennesaw, Georgia | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM Race Start
Meet KSU athletes and coaches from all sports.
Be part of the Owl community & help support student-athlete success.
⭐️ 100% of Proceeds Benefit KSU Student Athletes
About the Event
MORE THAN A RACE
The Kraska Velocity 5K is a community run and walk hosted by Kennesaw State University Athletics. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or lacing up for the first time, everyone is welcome. Every entry fee, every fundraising dollar goes directly to KSU student-athlete support.
run or walk
Simultaneous 5K run and 5K walk, every pace welcome. Includes race t-shirt and finisher medal.
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meet the owls
Mingle with KSU athletes and coaches from across all sports before and after the race.
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awards ceremony
10:00 AM awards for overall finishers, age groups, and the top fundraiser of the event.
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community impact
Net proceeds go 100% to the KSU Student-Athlete Support Fund. Your registration makes a difference.
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$35/pp
individual runner or walker
Race t-shirt included
Finisher medal
Minimum suggested fundraising goal of $100
Create your own personal fundraising page on the race website
Easily share your page with family, friends & followers
$35/pp
team registration
Race t-shirt included for each member
Finisher medal for each member
Minimum suggested fundraising goal of $100 per person
Sign up together under a unique team name
Share your team page across your networks
Teams that fundraise together generate more support!
Join the race
how to participate
Registration is $35 per person and includes your race t-short and finisher medal. Run solo or build a team — either way, every step counts.
Partner with us
Sponsorship levels
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Rico Washington or Jeff Chassner via the form below or email KraskaVelocity5k@gmail.com
Black sponsor
$5,000
Community Level | Unlimited
Logo on all event materials
Logo on event website
10×10 marketing tent
Materials in runner gift bags
Logo on race t-shirt
Gold Sponsor
$10,000
title Sponsor
$25,000
Title Level | 1 Available
Naming rights on all event materials
Dedicated press release announcing title sponsorship
Featured posts on all social media channels
All materials & website — top billing
Prime 10×10 marketing tent location
Premium logo placement everywhere
Materials in runner gift bags
Logo on race t-shirt
Gold Level | 2-3 Available
Logo on all event materials & website
Dedicated social media post
Premium banner placement
10×10 marketing tent
Materials in runner gift bags
Logo on race t-shirt
Exclusive add-on
opportunities
water sponsor: $1,000
Exclusive
Logo on Race T-Shirt
10’ x 10’ marketing tent (pre & post race)
Ability to put promotional items in runner gift bags
Recognition as the Exclusive Water Sponsor
Company name and logo featured on all event materials:
Event website
Event signage
Social media promotions
Opportunity to display a company banner at the event
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials to participants
snack sponsor: $1,000
Unlimited
Logo on Race T-Shirt
10’ x 10’ marketing tent (pre & post race)
Ability to put promotional items in runner gift bags
Recognition as the Snack Sponsor
Company name and logo featured on all event materials:
Event website
Event signage
Social media promotions
Opportunity to display a company banner at the event
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials to participants
dj sponsor: $1,000
Exclusive
Logo on Race T-Shirt
10’ x 10’ marketing tent (pre & post race)
Ability to put promotional items in runner gift bags
Recognition as the Exclusive DJ Sponsor
Company name and logo featured on all event materials:
Event website
Event signage
Social media promotions
Opportunity to display a company banner at the event
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials to participants
Opportunity to include a promotional item or flyer in every runner’s race packet
mile marker sponsor: $500
6 Available
Logo on Race T-Shirt
10’ x 10’ marketing tent (pre & post race)
Ability to put promotional items in runner gift bags
Company name and logo featured on all event materials:
Event website
Event signage
Social media promotions
Company name and logo displayed on a designated mile marker along the race course
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Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out — we’re here to help.
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