Cobb County 5K benefitting Make a Wish Georgia

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Marietta, Georgia
  • Price $38.50 - $44.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Cobb County 5K benefitting Make-A-Wish Georgia, taking place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in the charming city of Marietta, Cobb. This exciting 5-kilometer run not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a noble causeβ€”granting wishes for children with critical illnesses in the Cobb County area. With 47 children currently awaiting their dreams to come true, your participation can help bring joy and hope to their lives.

The event kicks off with pre-race festivities starting at 7:20 a.m., leading up to the race beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. Gather at the Marietta Square and join fellow community members in this heartwarming event. Don't forget, walk-up registration is available from 6:30 a.m. to 7:20 a.m., but be sure to register by September 14th to guarantee your event t-shirt! So, come out, run for a great cause, and help us make a difference in children's lives through the power of wishes!

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.

GUARANTEED T-SHIRT CUT-OFF IS SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2025: T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED BY THIS DATE.

Join us and let's run for a great cause!

Races

  • 5K (Timed)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $44.00

  • 5k (Untimed) Walk/Run

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.50

  • Phantom Runner (Donation Only)

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.50

    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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Location

Glover Park - Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square, Marietta, 30060, GA, United States

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