Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Marietta, Georgia
- Price $18.25 - $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, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the vibrant city of Marietta, Cobb. This exciting 5-kilometer run is not just a chance to challenge yourself, but also a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with critical illnesses in our community. Every step you take will help grant wishes for these deserving kids, bringing smiles and hope to their families.
This year, the event will feature not only the traditional 5K but also a fun 1K race for small children, encouraging the little ones to join in on the festivities! Pre-race activities kick off at 7:20 a.m., with the 5K starting at 8:15 a.m. and the 1K at 7:45 a.m. Gather your friends and family, and come out to the Marietta Square for a day filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy. Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m., so don’t miss your chance to participate in this heartwarming event that truly embodies the spirit of community support. Let's run together and help make
This year, the event will feature not only the traditional 5K but also a fun 1K race for small children, encouraging the little ones to join in on the festivities! Pre-race activities kick off at 7:20 a.m., with the 5K starting at 8:15 a.m. and the 1K at 7:45 a.m. Gather your friends and family, and come out to the Marietta Square for a day filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy. Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m., so don’t miss your chance to participate in this heartwarming event that truly embodies the spirit of community support. Let's run together and help make
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 7:20 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.**
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 7:20 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.**
Races
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5K (Timed)
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$40.75
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5k (Untimed) Walk/Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$35.75
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Phantom Runner (Donation Only)
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (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. -
1K Fun Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee
Sat 3rd October 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$18.25
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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