2026 Run for the Children 5K 10K and Fun Run
2026 Run for the Children 5K 10K and Fun Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Canton, GA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Please join us for the 2026 Annual Run for the Children 5K, 10K and Fun Run, hosted by The Service League of Cherokee County. The race will be held at Etowah River Park in Canton GA.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allatoona Dam 2, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canton, GA
Population
34,587
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,014 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Run for the Children 5K 10K and Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
135
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Run for the Children 5K 10K and Fun Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Coming Up
More Running races near Canton, GA
Etowah River Park Summer Classic - 5k/10k
5K · 10K · From $39 · 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Less than a mile away
Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run
5K · From $30 · 1200 Marietta Hwy
2 miles away
9/11 Heroes Run - Canton, Georgia
5K · From $31 · Etowah River Park
2 miles away
Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run
5K · From $25 · 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Canton than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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2026 Run for the Children 5K 10K and Fun Run
Dec 5, 2026