Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
- Date Mon 1st September 2025 - Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Marietta, Georgia
- Price $38.75 - $44.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the annual Cobb County 5K benefiting Make-A-Wish Georgia, a heartwarming event dedicated to granting wishes for local children facing critical illnesses. This exciting race will take place on Monday, September 1, 2025, in the vibrant Marietta Square, Cobb County. Participants will kick off the day with pre-race festivities starting at 7:20 a.m., leading up to the race beginning at 8:00 a.m.
This 5-kilometer run is not only a chance to challenge yourself physically but also a wonderful opportunity to support a noble cause, as proceeds will help grant wishes for 47 children currently awaiting their special moments. As a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, runners can enjoy the thrill of competition while contributing to a life-changing mission. Don’t forget to register by September 17th to secure your event t-shirt and join us in making a difference in the lives of these children. Let's lace up our shoes, hit the pavement, and run for a great cause together!
This 5-kilometer run is not only a chance to challenge yourself physically but also a wonderful opportunity to support a noble cause, as proceeds will help grant wishes for 47 children currently awaiting their special moments. As a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, runners can enjoy the thrill of competition while contributing to a life-changing mission. Don’t forget to register by September 17th to secure your event t-shirt and join us in making a difference in the lives of these children. Let's lace up our shoes, hit the pavement, and run for a great cause 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 47 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.
The Make-A-Wish 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.
Participants assemble on the Marietta Square, pre-race festivities begins at 7:20 a.m., the race begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m., ending at 7:20 a.m.
T-SHIRT DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH. T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED BY THIS DATE.
RACE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE.
Join us and let's run for a great cause!
**The race will go on as planned unless conditions are deemed hazardous to runners and volunteers.**
The Make-A-Wish 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.
Participants assemble on the Marietta Square, pre-race festivities begins at 7:20 a.m., the race begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m., ending at 7:20 a.m.
T-SHIRT DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH. T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED BY THIS DATE.
RACE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE.
Join us and let's run for a great cause!
**The race will go on as planned unless conditions are deemed hazardous to runners and volunteers.**
Races
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5K (Timed)
Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 4th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$44.25
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5k (Untimed) Walk/Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 1st September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.75
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Phantom Runner (Donation Only)
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.75
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.
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Glover Park - Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square, Marietta, 30060, GA, United States
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