Mark your calendars, the 9th Annual Swift-Cantrell Classic is back. Registration has just opened for the kick-off race of the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series. The Swift-Cantrell Classic, a benefit 5k hosted by the Swift-Cantrell Park Foundation, will be held on Saturday, May 12th, 2018. The race begins at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, winds through Swift-Cantrell Park, and finishes in historic downtown Kennesaw. … Read More
Whole Foods Donates 5% of Opening Day Sales to Swift-Cantrell Park Foundation
When Whole Foods enters a new market, they do more than just open a store. They become part of the neighborhood. Community outreach has become just as synonymous with Whole Foods as the clean, organic foods they sell. And, when they decided to open a store in Kennesaw, the first thing they did was ask what they can do to … Read More
Swift-Cantrell Park Splash Pad Grand Opening
Summer has officially begun in Kennesaw. The brand new Splash Pad at Swift-Cantrell Park opened today with a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring those who played a role in its funding and construction. The joint effort between Cobb County, The City of Kennesaw, and The Swift-Cantrell Park Foundation went from ground breaking to completion in under three months. “This was an … Read More
8th Annual Swift-Cantrell Classic – Kennesaw Grand Prix Race #1
The 8th Annual Swift-Cantrell Classic 5k was run this past weekend with a record number of participants. The Swift-Cantrell Classic, which is the first of six Kennesaw Grand Prix races, enjoyed a total of 1,157 runners from all over the state. Competitors even came from as far as Florida and Virginia. Benjamin LeBlanc of Powder Springs, GA finished first overall with a time … Read More
Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K – Kennesaw Grand Prix – Register Now
Registration has just begun for the opening race of the Kennesaw Grand Prix Series. The Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K, a benefit race that supports the Swift-Cantrell Park Foundation, will be held on Saturday, May 13th. The race begins at the Kennesaw First Baptist Church, meanders through Swift-Cantrell Park, and finishes in historic downtown Kennesaw. The fast and flat race is professionally timed … Read More