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 exhilarating Cobb County 5K benefitting Make-A-Wish Georgia on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the heart of Marietta, Cobb. This vibrant event features a 5-kilometer run, where every step you take helps grant wishes for local children facing critical illnesses. This year, there are 47 children in Cobb County eagerly waiting for their dreams to come true, and together, we can make a difference!
Kick off the day with pre-race festivities starting at 7:20 a.m., followed by the official race at 8:00 a.m. If you’re feeling spontaneous, walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The Cobb County 5K is also a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, making it perfect for seasoned runners and beginners alike. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a noble cause while enjoying a fun-filled day with the community. Let's lace up our sneakers and run for a great cause—together, we can bring smiles to children's faces!
Kick off the day with pre-race festivities starting at 7:20 a.m., followed by the official race at 8:00 a.m. If you’re feeling spontaneous, walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The Cobb County 5K is also a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event, making it perfect for seasoned runners and beginners alike. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a noble cause while enjoying a fun-filled day with the community. Let's lace up our sneakers and run for a great cause—together, we can bring smiles to children's faces!
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!
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!
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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