Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
Date and time
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location
50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA
Date and time
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location
50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA
Date and time
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location
50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA
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 children 4-11 years of age. Children also have the option of running the 5K race if it's their preference. Bring them on out and let them burn off some energy.
Race Schedule is as follows:
Participants assemble on the Marietta Square, pre-race festivities begins at 7:15 a.m.
Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m., ending at 7:30 a.m.
Wheelchair participants will begin at 7:40 a.m.
The 1K race will begin at 7:45 a.m.
5K race begins promptly at 8:15 a.m.
Schedule is subject to change
The race will go on as planned unless conditions are deemed hazardous to runners and volunteers.
Check out the video of last year's race, click on the link: https://youtu.be/v_FOdZQpCR4
Packet pick-up information
Thursday, October 1st from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Big Peach Running Co. - East Cobb/Marietta, 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
Friday, October 2nd from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Al Bishop Softball Complex, 1082 Al Bishop Dr, Marietta, GA 30008
Registration must be received by 09/25 to guarantee a race t-shirt.
Join us on the pavement for a great cause and kick some asphalt!
5K
1000 m