Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Marietta, Georgia
- Price $18.25 - $46.45
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the annual Cobb County 5K benefiting Make-A-Wish Georgia on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the heart of Marietta, Cobb! This exciting event features a 5-kilometer run designed to bring the community together while making a difference in the lives of local children with critical illnesses. With many wishes waiting to be granted, your participation can help put smiles on the faces of these brave kids.
This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a new 1K race for children aged 4-11, giving them the opportunity to join in the fun and show their support. The atmosphere will be buzzing with pre-race festivities starting at 7:15 a.m., and participants can register on-site from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The 1K race kicks off at 7:45 a.m., followed by the main 5K race at 8:15 a.m. As a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, this is not just a race; it’s a chance to contribute to a noble cause. Lace up your running shoes, bring your family, and let’s make wishes come true together!
This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a new 1K race for children aged 4-11, giving them the opportunity to join in the fun and show their support. The atmosphere will be buzzing with pre-race festivities starting at 7:15 a.m., and participants can register on-site from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The 1K race kicks off at 7:45 a.m., followed by the main 5K race at 8:15 a.m. As a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, this is not just a race; it’s a chance to contribute to a noble cause. Lace up your running shoes, bring your family, and let’s make wishes come true together!
Organiser's Description
Every year, Cobb County hosts the Make-A-Wish 5K, a 5-kilometer run the benefits of which are donated to Make-A-Wish Georgia to grant wishes for Cobb County children with critical illnesses. This year, there are many children in Cobb County waiting to have his or her wish granted. It is our hope to grant more wishes and we know that it takes a community to make this happen. Help us put a smile on a child's face by making their wish come true. To find out more about Make-A-Wish, visit: https://wish.org/georgia/our-stories.
The Make-A-Wish 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.
This will be the first year that we are incorporating a 1K race for children 4-11 years of age. Children also have the option of running the 5K race if it's their preference. Bring them on out and let them burn off some energy.
RACE SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Participants assemble on the Marietta Square, pre-race festivities begins at 7:15 a.m.
WALK-UP REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:30 A.M., ENDING AT 7:30 A.M.
Wheelchair participants will begin at 7:40 a.m.
The 1K race will begin at 7:45 a.m.
5K race begins promptly at 8:15 a.m.
*_Schedule is subject to change*_
THE RACE WILL GO ON AS PLANNED UNLESS CONDITIONS ARE DEEMED HAZARDOUS TO RUNNERS AND VOLUNTEERS.
Check out the video of last year's race, click on the link: https://youtu.be/v_FOdZQpCR4
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST FROM 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Big Peach Running Co. - East Cobb/Marietta, 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND FROM 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Cobb County Senior Services (Government Center), 1150 Powder Springs St SW, Marietta, GA 30064
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 09/25 TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT.
Do you have some running shoes that you no longer wear? Bring your _gently_ worn shoes to packet pick-up at Big Peach on Thursday, October 1st or drop them off in a bin near our Registration booth on race day.
Unite with us on the pavement to support our community goal.
The Make-A-Wish 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.
This will be the first year that we are incorporating a 1K race for children 4-11 years of age. Children also have the option of running the 5K race if it's their preference. Bring them on out and let them burn off some energy.
RACE SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Participants assemble on the Marietta Square, pre-race festivities begins at 7:15 a.m.
WALK-UP REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:30 A.M., ENDING AT 7:30 A.M.
Wheelchair participants will begin at 7:40 a.m.
The 1K race will begin at 7:45 a.m.
5K race begins promptly at 8:15 a.m.
*_Schedule is subject to change*_
THE RACE WILL GO ON AS PLANNED UNLESS CONDITIONS ARE DEEMED HAZARDOUS TO RUNNERS AND VOLUNTEERS.
Check out the video of last year's race, click on the link: https://youtu.be/v_FOdZQpCR4
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST FROM 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Big Peach Running Co. - East Cobb/Marietta, 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND FROM 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Cobb County Senior Services (Government Center), 1150 Powder Springs St SW, Marietta, GA 30064
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 09/25 TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT.
Do you have some running shoes that you no longer wear? Bring your _gently_ worn shoes to packet pick-up at Big Peach on Thursday, October 1st or drop them off in a bin near our Registration booth on race day.
Unite with us on the pavement to support our community goal.
Races
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5K (Timed)
Incl. $4.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$46.45
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5k (Untimed) Walk/Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$41.75
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Phantom Runner (Donation Only)
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$40.75
A Phantom Runner is someone who wants to support the 5K but is not able to attend the race. The fee for Phantom Runners is $30 and they must submit a registration form. They will receive a race t-shirt which will be mailed to them after the race. -
1K Fun Run - for Ages 4 to 11 Years of Age
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$18.25
Bring your kids out to join in the fun. The 1K run will take place prior to our 5K run.
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