2026 Chick-fil-A Cherokee County 5K

Please join us at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 24th in Canton GA to run or walk a flat, fast 5K course and help raise money for a truly worthwhile event, the Love Like Reed 5K.

Founded in Love. Driven by Purpose.

LoveLikeReed was founded in memory of Reed Allen Schonberger, a 15-year-old sophomore at Etowah High School who died by suicide on December 19, 2018.

Reed was known for his kindness, his humor, and his ability to make everyone around him feel seen. In his memory, his family created this organization to make sure no child or family has to face a mental health crisis without access to professional help.

"To help support the mental health of children and families in our community by providing financial assistance for counseling."

We are a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible

Date – 10/24/26

Time – 2:00 pm

Location – Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA

What you get – Long-sleeved shirt to all entrants, post race awards ceremony with post race party (fluids and snacks), chip timing, and a chance to support folks you may know or not know!

Awards to the Overall Male & Female and the top 3 finishers in age groups – 10 & under, 11-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59, 60-64,65-69 70 & over).

Entry fees - $35.00 if received by midnight 10/1/26, $40.00 from 10/2/26 thru 9:00pm 10/23 and $45.00 day of race.

It's Ok to Not be Ok. Help is Here.

Event details and schedule

🍷🏃‍♂️ 6th Annual W.I.S.H. WineSTEM 5K

Earn the Medal. Celebrate with Wine. Make Every Mile Matter.

It’s Sunday afternoon at Canton's Etowah River Park off Brown Industrial Road—music’s playing. Your crew is stretching. The countdown hits zero — and you’re off.

Whether you’re chasing a PB or running for the vibes, this isn’t just another 5K.

Every mile you run ignites possibility — fueling the dreams of aspiring STEM students and powering the next generation of innovators, creators, and world-changers.

🏅 The Finish Line Hits Different

You cross the line.

A custom finisher medal goes around your neck.

You grab your official race shirt.

And yes — you walk away with your own bottle of wine to celebrate.

Earned. Deserved. Worth it.

🎓 Why This Matters

Behind every registration is a real student with a real dream. When you run, someone else moves closer to their future.

About W.I.S.H. The Wentworth Institute of Science and Health (W.I.S.H.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the private sector with the next generation of STEM leaders. Through scholarships, grants, mentorship, and community partnerships, W.I.S.H. equips students with the tools they need to drive innovation and solve real-world challenges. In just five years, The W.I.SH. Community has raised over $40,000 and awarded 24 scholarships and grants — proof that every step makes a real difference.

Not racing hard this year? The 1K Fun Run and Tot Trot make it a Sunday for the whole family.

Run strong.

Collect the medal.

Take home the wine.

Fuel the future.

See you at the start line. 🍷🏃‍♀️

Event details and schedule

Join us the afternoon (2:00 PM), on 10/25/26 for fun, fundraising, running and Wine to celebrate your accompishment with our annual WineSTEM 5K/1K/and a Tot Trot for ages 5& under (no wine for the underage entrants but plenty of other fluids!

The day's timeline is: Packet pickup/late registration - 1:00 PM, 5K - 2:00 PM, 1K - 3:00 PM and Tot Trot - 3:15 PM. at Etowah River Park.

Awards is the 5K to Overall Male & Female, Overall Male & Female Masters (age 40 and over), and Overall Male & Female Grand Masters (age 50 & over) - no double-dipping.

Join us for the 12th Annual Express Your SuperPower 5K/10K, Tot Trot, and Fun Run—presented by the Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition and Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition.

Put on your cape and meet us on the fast, flat course entirely within Etowah River Park and Heritage Park in Canton, Georgia.

Georgia urgently needs a milk bank to provide safe, donor breastmilk for medically fragile infants who cannot receive milk from their own mothers—giving them vital nutrition and immune protection. Race proceeds will be made available to directly support the MedMilk Project: Building Georgia’s Milk Bank.

This event also raises awareness for World Breastfeeding Week, a global campaign to inform, support, and empower families on breastfeeding and related health issues. By participating, you help ensure Georgia families have the resources and support they need—and help bring Georgia’s first milk bank to life.