Sleighbells on the Square 5k
Saturday, December 12, 2026
8:00 AM EST
Marietta, Georgia
$11.60–$38.10 · 4 races
1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the 25th Annual Sleighbells on the Square 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in the heart of Marietta, Cobb. This exciting event features a 5K race, a 1K for younger participants, and a delightful Tot Trot for the littlest runners, all starting and finishing at the picturesque Marietta Square. The 5K is not only a Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race qualifier but also USATF certified, making it perfect for serious runners and families alike.
Participants are encouraged to don their best holiday attire to spread cheer as they run, walk, or trot along the scenic course. With proceeds benefiting the Cobb County Bar's Children's Emergency Fund, this event also supports local families in need. Enjoy a custom medal for the 5K, long-sleeve t-shirts, and a chance to win prizes in various contests. Join us for a day filled with holiday spirit, community, and fun in Marietta!
Participants are encouraged to don their best holiday attire to spread cheer as they run, walk, or trot along the scenic course. With proceeds benefiting the Cobb County Bar's Children's Emergency Fund, this event also supports local families in need. Enjoy a custom medal for the 5K, long-sleeve t-shirts, and a chance to win prizes in various contests. Join us for a day filled with holiday spirit, community, and fun in Marietta!
Races
-
5k (Timed)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
5K is a chip-timed qualifying Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race
Register8:00 AM EST
$38.10
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5k Virtual
VirtualIncl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Must pick up t-shirt on Friday at packet pick up or on Saturday, race day. We will not mail shirts.
Register8:00 AM EST
$38.10
Organiser's description
_ PRESENTED BY THE COBB COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION_
_JOIN US FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL
_
SLEIGHBELLS ON THE SQUARE 5K, 1K & TOT TROT
_SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026_
_MARIETTA SQUARE
_
_5K IS A NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER AND USATF CERTIFIED._
_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 T-SHIRT FOR ALL RACES. SEE PACKET PICKUP BELOW.
- 5K RACE IS ELECTRONICALLY TIMED. 5K IS USATF CERTIFIED AND THEREFORE A NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL 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 12, 2026
MARIETTA SQUARE
5K STARTS AT 8:00 AM (5K IS A CHIP-TIMED _NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL PEACHTREE QUALIFYING RACE AND USATF CERTIFIED_)
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 T- SHIRT. REGISTER ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2026, TO BE GUARANTEED T-SHIRT.
5K, 1K
$30 YOUTH UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, $35 NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 11, $40 ON RACE DAY, DECEMBER 12
$35 ADULT UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, $40 NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 11, $45 ON RACE DAY, DECEMBER 12
TOT TROT
$10 UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, $15 NOVEMBER 22 - RACE DAY, DECEMBER 12
VIRTUAL 5K
$35 UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, $40 NOVEMBER 22 - RACE DAY, DECEMBER 12
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
BEAT THE BELL CONTEST:
Winner gets $250!
Register for a chance to race against the Sleighbells Running Bell in a short sprint.
If the chosen participant races and BEATS the Sleighbells Running Bell, He or She will win $250!
ONLY SLEIGHBELLS ON THE SQUARE REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS CAN PARTICIPATE.
No fee to register for Beat the Bell. We will draw one name from those who register for Beat the Bell by 11:59 pm on December 8, 2026.
We will email the winner of the drawing by 5:00 pm on December 9, 2026.
The winner of the drawing will race the Sleighbells Running Bell on Saturday, December 12, 2026 between 7:30 -7:45 am at the Sleighbells race location on the Marietta Square.
Enter the BEAT THE BELL CONTEST by clicking "Yes" to Beat the Bell Contest question during the registration.
PACKET PICKUP:
PRE-RACE PICK-UP
WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2026
TIME: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WHERE: BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. KENNESAW, 1625 RIDENOUR BLVD., SUITE 304, KENNESAW, GA 30152
RACE DAY PICK-UP
WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026
TIME: 7:15 AM
WHERE: MARIETTA SQUARE, 10 EAST PARK SQUARE
T-SHIRTS WILL NOT BE MAILED.
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.
_JOIN US FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL
_
SLEIGHBELLS ON THE SQUARE 5K, 1K & TOT TROT
_SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026_
_MARIETTA SQUARE
_
_5K IS A NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER AND USATF CERTIFIED._
_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 T-SHIRT FOR ALL RACES. SEE PACKET PICKUP BELOW.
- 5K RACE IS ELECTRONICALLY TIMED. 5K IS USATF CERTIFIED AND THEREFORE A NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL 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 12, 2026
MARIETTA SQUARE
5K STARTS AT 8:00 AM (5K IS A CHIP-TIMED _NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL PEACHTREE QUALIFYING RACE AND USATF CERTIFIED_)
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 T- SHIRT. REGISTER ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2026, TO BE GUARANTEED T-SHIRT.
5K, 1K
$30 YOUTH UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, $35 NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 11, $40 ON RACE DAY, DECEMBER 12
$35 ADULT UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, $40 NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 11, $45 ON RACE DAY, DECEMBER 12
TOT TROT
$10 UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, $15 NOVEMBER 22 - RACE DAY, DECEMBER 12
VIRTUAL 5K
$35 UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, $40 NOVEMBER 22 - RACE DAY, DECEMBER 12
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
BEAT THE BELL CONTEST:
Winner gets $250!
Register for a chance to race against the Sleighbells Running Bell in a short sprint.
If the chosen participant races and BEATS the Sleighbells Running Bell, He or She will win $250!
ONLY SLEIGHBELLS ON THE SQUARE REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS CAN PARTICIPATE.
No fee to register for Beat the Bell. We will draw one name from those who register for Beat the Bell by 11:59 pm on December 8, 2026.
We will email the winner of the drawing by 5:00 pm on December 9, 2026.
The winner of the drawing will race the Sleighbells Running Bell on Saturday, December 12, 2026 between 7:30 -7:45 am at the Sleighbells race location on the Marietta Square.
Enter the BEAT THE BELL CONTEST by clicking "Yes" to Beat the Bell Contest question during the registration.
PACKET PICKUP:
PRE-RACE PICK-UP
WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2026
TIME: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WHERE: BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. KENNESAW, 1625 RIDENOUR BLVD., SUITE 304, KENNESAW, GA 30152
RACE DAY PICK-UP
WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026
TIME: 7:15 AM
WHERE: MARIETTA SQUARE, 10 EAST PARK SQUARE
T-SHIRTS WILL NOT BE MAILED.
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.
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Marietta Square, 10 East Park Square, Marietta, 30060, GA, United States
Sleighbells on the Square 5k
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