Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Marietta, Georgia
- Price $13.25 - $40.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Cobb County 5K benefiting Make-A-Wish Georgia on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026! Held in the heart of Marietta, Cobb, this exciting 5-kilometer race is not just a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, but also a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children facing critical illnesses. Every step you take helps grant wishes for local kids who are waiting for their dreams to come true.
This year, the event features a new addition: a 1K race for small children, so bring the whole family for a morning full of fun and fitness. The pre-race festivities kick off at 7:00 a.m., with the 5K starting at 8:15 a.m. and the 1K at 7:45 a.m. Walk-up registration opens at 6:30 a.m., so there's plenty of time to join in on this heartwarming community event. Don’t miss out on being part of an inspiring day that combines running with the joy of giving back. Let's come together to help put smiles on children's faces—every step counts!
This year, the event features a new addition: a 1K race for small children, so bring the whole family for a morning full of fun and fitness. The pre-race festivities kick off at 7:00 a.m., with the 5K starting at 8:15 a.m. and the 1K at 7:45 a.m. Walk-up registration opens at 6:30 a.m., so there's plenty of time to join in on this heartwarming community event. Don’t miss out on being part of an inspiring day that combines running with the joy of giving back. Let's come together to help put smiles on children's faces—every step counts!
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 small children. Bring them on out and let them burn off some energy.
Participants assemble on the Marietta Square, pre-race festivities begins at 7:00 a.m., the race begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. The 1K race will begin at 7:45 a.m. _Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m., ending at 7:30 a.m._
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.
Check out the video of year's race, click on the link: https://youtu.be/v_FOdZQpCR4
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 small children. Bring them on out and let them burn off some energy.
Participants assemble on the Marietta Square, pre-race festivities begins at 7:00 a.m., the race begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. The 1K race will begin at 7:45 a.m. _Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m., ending at 7:30 a.m._
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.
Check out the video of year's race, click on the link: https://youtu.be/v_FOdZQpCR4
Races
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5K (Timed)
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$40.75
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5k (Untimed) Walk/Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$36.75
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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
Incl. $3.25 Fee
Sat 3rd October 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$13.25
Bring your kids out to join in the fun. The 1K run will take place prior to our 5K run.
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Glover Park - Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square, Marietta, 30060, GA, United States
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