Cobb County 5K benefitting Make a Wish Georgia
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Marietta, Georgia
- Price $33.50 - $38.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Cobb County 5K benefitting Make-A-Wish Georgia on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in the beautiful Marietta area of Cobb County. This exciting event features a 5-kilometer run that not only promotes fitness but also supports a noble cause—granting wishes for local children facing critical illnesses. With 47 children in Cobb County waiting for their wishes to come true, your participation can make a significant difference in their lives.
The day kicks off with pre-race festivities starting at 7:20 a.m., followed by the race beginning at 8:00 a.m. Don’t worry if you haven't registered yet; walk-up registration opens at 6:30 a.m.! Plus, the Cobb County 5K is a qualifying event for the Peachtree Road Race, offering a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels. Make sure to register by September 14th, 2025, to guarantee your official event T-shirt. Let’s come together as a community to support these children and make their wishes a reality—join us for a fun-filled morning of running for a great cause!
The day kicks off with pre-race festivities starting at 7:20 a.m., followed by the race beginning at 8:00 a.m. Don’t worry if you haven't registered yet; walk-up registration opens at 6:30 a.m.! Plus, the Cobb County 5K is a qualifying event for the Peachtree Road Race, offering a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels. Make sure to register by September 14th, 2025, to guarantee your official event T-shirt. Let’s come together as a community to support these children and make their wishes a reality—join us for a fun-filled morning of running for a great cause!
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 at 8:00 a.m. Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Join us for the fun and let's run for a great cause!
**Guaranteed T-Shirt cut-off is September 14th, 2025: T-shirts are guaranteed only for participants who registered by this date.**
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 at 8:00 a.m. Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Join us for the fun and let's run for a great cause!
**Guaranteed T-Shirt cut-off is September 14th, 2025: T-shirts are guaranteed only for participants who registered by this date.**
Races
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5K (Timed)
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.50
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5k (Untimed) Walk/Run
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.50
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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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