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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1K Fun Run - for ages 4 to 11 years of age | Kids | Oct 3, 20267:45 AM | $15 | – |
| 5K (Timed) | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:15 AM | $42 | – |
| 5k (Untimed) Walk/Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:15 AM | $38 | – |
| Phantom Runner (donation only) | – | Oct 3, 20268:15 AM | $37 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $42, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Marietta runs 37:07, about 11:57 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:54 and men in 31:36.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the 1K Fun Run - for ages 4 to 11 years of age starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 1,100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:10 or better, the top quarter in 28:42, and half the field in 34:16; the last tenth came in after 57:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:20 | 19:51 |
| 20-29 | 24:44 | 20:41 |
| 30-39 | 25:24 | 22:03 |
| 40-49 | 26:06 | 23:23 |
| 50-59 | 31:42 | 26:02 |
| 60-69 | 36:02 | 29:48 |
| 70+ | n/a | 39:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 114 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 242 to 519 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:45 to 34:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 519 (+114%) | 34:16 | under 24:10 | 17:57 |
| 2024 | 242 | 32:45 | under 24:46 | 20:02 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:42, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Cobb County 5K benefiting Make a Wish Georgia cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Teams of 10 or more* receive a $5 discount on registration through race day! How it works: *Registrants 1 through 10 on any team will pay regular price, when #11 registers at discounted price, registrants 1 through 10 will receive $5…
Course
For an interactive map including elevation chart, click HERE. The Make-A-Wish 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.
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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.