Joshua's Wish 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Macon, Georgia
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fitness and fun at the 16th Annual Joshua's Wish 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 20, 2025! Taking place at the beautiful Tattnall Square Park in Macon, Bibb, this exciting event supports Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, bringing together families and friends in a collective effort to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.
The event kicks off with the chip-timed 5K Run/Walk at 8:00 AM, where participants can compete for medals awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. Following the 5K, the Kids Fun Run, designed for children aged 12 and under, will take place at 9:00 AM, with every little runner receiving a medal for their efforts. It's a fantastic opportunity to form teams, engage in healthy activity, and show solidarity for a vital cause. Don’t miss out on early registration for guaranteed t-shirts and the chance to join a community that’s making every step count in the fight against childhood cancer!
The event kicks off with the chip-timed 5K Run/Walk at 8:00 AM, where participants can compete for medals awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. Following the 5K, the Kids Fun Run, designed for children aged 12 and under, will take place at 9:00 AM, with every little runner receiving a medal for their efforts. It's a fantastic opportunity to form teams, engage in healthy activity, and show solidarity for a vital cause. Don’t miss out on early registration for guaranteed t-shirts and the chance to join a community that’s making every step count in the fight against childhood cancer!
Organiser's Description
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month a time to come together, take action, and make a difference. Join us for the 16th Annual Joshua's Wish 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 20, 2027, at Tattnall Square Park in Macon, GA.
The 5K begins at 8:00 AM, with the Kids Fun Run starting shortly afterward. This is a chip-timed event, and medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group. Every child participating in the Kids Fun Run will receive a medal!
It's a day of fitness, fun, and family all in support of a powerful cause: raising awareness and funding for childhood cancer research.
Form a team, bring the whole family, and register today! Let's make every step count for kids fighting cancer.
Packet Pick Up, September 19th 3pm until 6pm
ONLY EARLY REGISTRATIONS GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT - EARLY REGISTRATION END ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS T-SHIRT WILL BE MAILED
Run/Walk Schedule
7:00 Check-in / Registration / Packet pick up
7:30 Warm Up
8:00 5K Run/Walk
9:00 Kids Fun Run (12 years & under; includes t-shirt) Children 5 and under must have an parent walking/running with them.
Awards Ceremony
5K Run/Walk: Medals are awarded to the TOP THREE finishers in each age group
Kids Fun Run: Medals for ALL
Team: Prize for the Largest Team
The 5K is chip timed; the fun run is not. The fun run will be on the clock but not recorded; finishers can read their time from the clock as they cross the finish line. Children 5 and under must have a parent walking/running with them.
The 5K begins at 8:00 AM, with the Kids Fun Run starting shortly afterward. This is a chip-timed event, and medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group. Every child participating in the Kids Fun Run will receive a medal!
It's a day of fitness, fun, and family all in support of a powerful cause: raising awareness and funding for childhood cancer research.
Form a team, bring the whole family, and register today! Let's make every step count for kids fighting cancer.
Packet Pick Up, September 19th 3pm until 6pm
ONLY EARLY REGISTRATIONS GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT - EARLY REGISTRATION END ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS T-SHIRT WILL BE MAILED
Run/Walk Schedule
7:00 Check-in / Registration / Packet pick up
7:30 Warm Up
8:00 5K Run/Walk
9:00 Kids Fun Run (12 years & under; includes t-shirt) Children 5 and under must have an parent walking/running with them.
Awards Ceremony
5K Run/Walk: Medals are awarded to the TOP THREE finishers in each age group
Kids Fun Run: Medals for ALL
Team: Prize for the Largest Team
The 5K is chip timed; the fun run is not. The fun run will be on the clock but not recorded; finishers can read their time from the clock as they cross the finish line. Children 5 and under must have a parent walking/running with them.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 JUN -
Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 01 JUN -
Virtual Supporter
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
OPENS 01 JUN
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