Cobb County 5K

OCT

3

2026

This community 5K in Marietta raises funds to grant wishes for Cobb County children through Make-A-Wish Georgia. It features a timed 5K, an untimed walk/run, and a new 1K Fun Run for kids. The event also serves as a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Marietta, Georgia

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Cobb County 5K is a running event whose proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Georgia to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses in Cobb County. The 2026 edition will be held on Saturday, October 3.

Location

The event takes place at Glover Park - Historic Marietta Square in Marietta, Georgia.

Events

The event offers several participation options:

5K (Timed)
5k (Untimed) Walk/Run
Phantom Runner (a donation-only option)
1K Fun Run

This year marks the first time the event includes a 1K Fun Run specifically for small children.

Additional Details

The event is a qualifying race for the Peachtree Road Race. There is a team registration option: teams of 10 or more participants receive a $5 discount on registration, with refunds processed for the first ten team members once an eleventh person joins.

Pre-race festivities are scheduled. Walk-up registration will be available on the day of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k (timed)

5 km

5k (untimed) Walk/run

1k Fun Run

Phantom Runner (donation Only)