Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Marietta, GA, with entry fees from $15 to $37.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- 50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA
- Price
- $15–$37
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 children 4-11 years of age. Children also have the option of running the 5K race if it's their preference. Bring them on out and let them burn off some energy.
Race Schedule is as follows:
Participants assemble on the Marietta Square, pre-race festivities begins at 7:15 a.m.
Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m., ending at 7:30 a.m.
Wheelchair participants will begin at 7:40 a.m.
The 1K race will begin at 7:45 a.m.
5K race begins promptly at 8:15 a.m.
*Schedule is subject to change*
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.
Check out the video of last year's race, click on the link: https://youtu.be/v_FOdZQpCR4
Packet pick-up information
Thursday, October 1st from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Big Peach Running Co. - East Cobb/Marietta, 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
Friday, October 2nd from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Al Bishop Softball Complex, 1082 Al Bishop Dr, Marietta, GA 30008
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
74°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mableton 1 N, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marietta, GA
Population
61,773
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,112 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 22 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 Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
72
Days to train
- Race
- Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA
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Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia
Oct 3, 2026