Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
When is Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia?
Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Marietta, GA.
What distances does Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia offer?
Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia offers 4 events: 5K (Timed), 5k (Untimed) Walk/Run, Phantom Runner (donation only), 1K Fun Run.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K (Timed) | 5.0 km | $37.00 | Register |
| 5k (Untimed) Walk/Run | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Phantom Runner (donation only) | — | $37.00 | Register |
| 1K Fun Run | — | $15.00 | Register |
How much does Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia cost?
Registration for Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia held?
Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia is held in Marietta, GA at Glover Park - Historic Marietta Square.
About Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
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.**
Course Map
For an interactive map including elevation chart, click HERE.
The Make-A-Wish 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.
Team Registration
Teams of 10 or more* receive a $5 discount on registration through race day!
How it works: *Registrants 1 through 10 on any team will pay regular price, when #11 registers at discounted price, registrants 1 through 10 will receive $5 refund back on credit card used at payment time. Each additional registrant will be able to register at discounted price. Phantom registrations excluded from team promotion.
Sponsorship
For more info about becoming a sponsor, contact Deedra Watts at deedra.watts@cobbcounty.org or call 770-528-4046.