Joshua's Wish 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Macon, Georgia
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 16th Annual Joshua's Wish 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Tattnall Square Park in Macon, Bibb! This exciting event is part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for childhood cancer research. The day kicks off with the 5K Run/Walk at 8:00 AM, where participants of all ages can take part in this chip-timed race. Shortly after, the Kids Fun Run will begin, offering a fantastic opportunity for children 12 years and under to join in the fun. Every child will receive a medal, while the top three finishers in each age group for the 5K will also be recognized with awards.
Make sure to register early to guarantee your event t-shirt, as early registration ends on September 4, 2025. Don't miss the packet pick-up on September 19 from 3 PM to 6 PM at Peyton Anderson Community Service. Whether you're forming a team or bringing the whole family, it's a day filled with fitness, fun, and a meaningful cause. Let’s come together to make every step count for children fighting cancer!
Make sure to register early to guarantee your event t-shirt, as early registration ends on September 4, 2025. Don't miss the packet pick-up on September 19 from 3 PM to 6 PM at Peyton Anderson Community Service. Whether you're forming a team or bringing the whole family, it's a day filled with fitness, fun, and a meaningful cause. Let’s come together to make every step count for children fighting 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
PEYTON ANDERSON COMMUNITY SERVICE
277 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, MACON, GA 31201
ONLY EARLY REGISTRATIONS GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT - EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS 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
8:45 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: Recognition 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
PEYTON ANDERSON COMMUNITY SERVICE
277 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, MACON, GA 31201
ONLY EARLY REGISTRATIONS GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT - EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS 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
8:45 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: Recognition 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 -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 01 JUN -
Virtual Supporter
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
OPENS 01 JUN
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