Sleighbells on the Square 5K

  • Date Sat 14th December 2024
  • Location Marietta, Georgia
  • Price $11.60 - $32.80
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

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Event summary

Get ready to jingle all the way at the 23rd Annual Sleighbells on the Square 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the festive heart of Marietta Square, Cobb County! This exciting family-friendly event features a USATF certified 5K race that also serves as a qualifying event for the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Runners of all ages are encouraged to don their most festive holiday attire, with strollers and dogs welcome to join the fun.

The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by a 1K at 9:10 AM and a Tot Trot at 9:20 AM. Participants will enjoy a chip-timed experience, and all registrants will receive a long sleeve technical t-shirt and a custom medal for the 5K. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, this event is sure to boost your holiday spirit! Proceeds from the race benefit the Cobb County Bar's Children's Emergency Fund, supporting local families in need. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to spread cheer and make a difference!

Organiser's Description

_ PRESENTED BY THE COBB COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION_

_JOIN US FOR THE 23RD ANNUAL SLEIGHBELLS ON THE SQUARE 5K_

_ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 2024, MARIETTA SQUARE

_

_5K IS USATF CERTIFIED AND THEREFORE AN AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER._

_THIS EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TAKES PLACE ON THE MARIETTA SQUARE WHERE THE RACES WILL START AND FINISH. _

_FESTIVE HOLIDAY ATTIRE IS ENCOURAGED. STROLLERS AND DOGS ARE ALLOWED._

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE COBB COUNTY BAR'S CHILDRENS EMERGENCY FUND, A 501C3:

THE CHILDRENS EMERGENCY FUND [https://www.cobbcountybar.org/page/CommunityService], IS A 501C3.

THE FUND PROVIDES EMERGENCY GRANTS TO COBB COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS FACING FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES OR CRISES. THE FUND PROVIDES

SUPPORT FOR COBB FAMILIES IN NEED IN AREAS THAT ARE OFTEN NOT ADDRESSED BY TRADITIONAL CHARITIES, ASSISTING WITH UTILITY BILLS,

CLOTHING, MEDICINE, HOUSING, TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES GET BACK ON TRACK.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR RACE REGISTRATION:

- LONG SLEEVE TECHNICAL T-SHIRT FOR ALL RACES.

- 5K RACE IS ELECTRONICALLY TIMED. 5K IS USATF CERTIFIED AND THEREFORE AN AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER.

- CUSTOM MEDAL FOR 5K RACE: TOP 3 (M & F) OVERALL, TOP 3 OVERALL MASTERS, TOP 3 IN EACH OF THE USUAL AGE GROUPS 10 &UNDER 75+

RACE DAY EVENTS:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024

MARIETTA SQUARE

5K STARTS AT 8:00 AM (5K IS A CHIP-TIMED PEACHTREE QUALIFYING RACE)

1K STARTS AT APPROXIMATELY 9:10 AM

TOT TROT STARTS AT APPROXIMATELY 9:20 AM

AWARDS CEREMONY, STARTS AT 9:30 AM

MEDALS FOR 5K RACE: TOP 3 (M & F) OVERALL, TOP 3 OVERALL MASTERS, TOP 3 IN EACH OF THE USUAL AGE GROUPS 10 & UNDER - 75+

5K VIRTUAL

COMPLETE THE 5K ANYTIME ANYWHERE. SIMPLY RUN OR WALK ANY TIME AND ANY PLACE THAT WORKS FOR YOU. IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD,

YOUR FAVORITE TRAIL, OR EVEN ON A TREADMILL!

COST:

INCLUDES LONG SLEEVE TECHNICAL T- SHIRT. REGISTER ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 2, 2024, TO BE GUARANTEED T-SHIRT.

5K, 1K

$25 YOUTH UNTIL DECEMBER 2, $30 DECEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 13, $40 ON RACE DAY, DECEMBER 14

$30 ADULT UNTIL DECEMBER 2, $35 DECEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 13, $40 ON RACE DAY, DECEMBER 14

TOT TROT

$10 UNTIL DECEMBER 2, $15 DECEMBER 3 - RACE DAY, DECEMBER 14

VIRTUAL 5K
$30 UNTIL DECEMBER 2, $35 DECEMBER 3 - RACE DAY, DECEMBER 14

REFERRAL PROGRAM:

GET 5 FRIENDS TO SIGN UP A REFUND OF $10.00.

_USING YOUR UNIQUE REFERRAL LINK AND YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE AFTER REGISTRATION.

_

SCHOOL CONTEST:

SCHOOL WITH MOST PARTICIPANTS. FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN PARTICIPATE.

PRIZES FOR SCHOOLS: 1ST: $750, 2ND: $500, 3RD: $250



PACKET PICKUP:

PRE-RACE PICK-UP

WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024

TIME: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

WHERE: TBD

RACE DAY PICK-UP

WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023

TIME: 7:00 AM

WHERE: MARIETTA SQUARE, 10 EAST PARK SQUARE

PARKING INFO: HTTP://WWW.MARIETTA.COM/MARIETTA-SQUARE-PARKING [http://www.marietta.com/marietta-square-parking]

CLICK FOR COURSE MAP: CLICK HERE TO VIEW 5K COURSE MAP [https://www.cobbcountybar.org/resource/resmgr/sb_5k_route/Sleighbells_Race_Map.2022.pdf]



RACE IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE AND WE REGRET NO REFUNDS.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th December 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $32.80

    5K is a chip-timed Peachtree Qualifying Race
  • 1k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th December 2024 (9:10AM EST)

    $32.80

  • Tot Trot

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th December 2024 (9:20AM EST)

    $11.60

    Open to ages 6 and under.
  • 5K Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

    Must pick up t-shirt on Friday at packet pick up or on Saturday, race day. We will not mail shirts.

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Location

Marietta Square, 10 East Park Square, Marietta, 30060, GA, United States

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