An American Legion post in Kennesaw will host a five kilometer run on Aug. 20.

The race starts at 7:30 a.m. at Legion Post 304, 1940 Lodge Rd., off Barrett Parkway. It ends at the same place. Register for $25 on race day or save $5 by registering online by Aug. 19 at www.active.com, any Big Peach Running Co. store or by mail by downloading a form on www.post304.org.

It's a fundraiser for a search for a permanent post home and for programs for veterans and youths in North Cobb County. The organization serves five high schools and Kennesaw State University.

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Members of the conversion crew take a break as the main scoreboard is lowered to the floor to be worked on as the arena gets ready for the next concert at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Atlanta. The crew was working on creating a stage for the Friday, Oct. 3 Maxwell concert. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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