Dashing through the Square 5K
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11th Annual Dashing through the Square 5K Run/Walk
The 11th Annual Dashing through the Square is a 5K run and walk held on December 19, 2026 in Marietta Square, Marietta, Georgia. The event offers three entry options: 5K Timed, 5K Untimed, and 5K Virtual. The timed race uses electronic chip timing and is a Northside Hospital Peachtree Qualifying Race.
The course passes historic homes and the shops that line Marietta Square. Virtual participants may complete a 5K from any location, including streets, parks, trails, or a treadmill, and virtual registration includes shipping and handling. Social media sharing is encouraged using the event hashtag #PEARLDASH2026.
All 5K participants receive a runner's t-shirt and all race finishers receive a commemorative medal. Award medals are presented to first and second place male and female finishers in these age groups: 17 and under, 18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 and over. Requests for specific t-shirt sizes submitted after December 1, 2026 may be limited.
Proceeds support youth enrichment programs and other community initiatives benefiting Cobb County. The event is sponsored by The PEARL Foundation, Inc. Information about parking around Marietta Square is available through Marietta city resources; some parking lots require payment by credit card only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
