Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 8:15 AM EDT
- Location
- Marietta, GA
- Glover Park - Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square, 30060
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run for a heartwarming cause at the Cobb County 5K, supporting Make-A-Wish Georgia and granting wishes for local children.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseThe Cobb County 5K supports Make-A-Wish Georgia, helping to grant wishes for children in Cobb County facing critical illnesses. This annual event brings the community together to make a tangible difference, with all race benefits directly contributing to this heartwarming mission. Join fellow runners and walkers on the Marietta Square for a meaningful morning dedicated to bringing smiles to children's faces. A new 1K race is also available for younger participants.
What to expect
- * Participate in a 5K that helps grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.
- * Bring younger family members for the new 1K race.
- * Gather on the Marietta Square for pre-race activities and the start.
Standout details
- Benefits Make-A-Wish Georgia
- Peachtree Road Race qualifying event
- Includes a 1K race for children
- Starts on Marietta Square
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Oct 3, 8:15 AM EDT · From $40.75
Opens Nov 14, 2025, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Oct 3, 8:15 AM EDT · From $36.75
Opens Nov 14, 2025, 6:43 AM EST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
Phantom Runner (donation only)
Sat, Oct 3, 8:15 AM EDT · From $40.75
Opens Nov 14, 2025, 6:43 AM EST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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1K Fun Run
Sat, Oct 3, 7:45 AM EDT · From $13.25
Opens Dec 11, 2025, 2:31 AM EST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingRolling road course, warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
The course
- Road
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
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 7:00 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.
Check out the video of year's race, click on the link: https://youtu.be/v_FOdZQpCR4
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