Cherokee County 5K
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
2026 Chick-fil-A Cherokee County 5K
The event is a community running day held at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. It takes place on August 22, 2026, and lists multiple race options for a range of participants. The Cherokee County Educational Foundation and Cherokee County Special Olympics are named as beneficiaries; the event has donated more than $200,000 to its beneficiaries since 2014.
The event program includes morning packet pickup and a sequence of runs that includes the 5K and shorter youth races. The venue address is 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114.
Race categories and options include:
- 5K
- 1K Carrot's Run
- Nugget Roll (ages 2 to 5)
- Ghost Runner
Registration options are presented for each category. The listing identifies the 5K as an individual age group/open entry and shows separate individual entries for the shorter runs and novelty categories. The format indicates family-friendly elements through the inclusion of youth-specific races and a nugget roll for very young children.
The description focuses on event structure, beneficiary organizations, location, and the set of race distances available on the day. No start or finish times are provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
