11th Annual Dashing through the Square 5K Run/Walk

Presented by the Cobb County Bar Association

Join us for the 25th Annual

Sleighbells on the Square 5K, 1K & Tot Trot

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Marietta Square

5K is an AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier and USATF Certified.

This event for the whole family takes place on the Marietta Square where the races will start and finish.

Festive holiday attire is encouraged. Strollers and dogs are allowed.

Proceeds benefit the Cobb County Bar's Children’s Emergency Fund, a 501c3:

The Children’s Emergency Fund, is a 501c3.

The Fund provides emergency grants to Cobb County households facing financial emergencies or crises. The Fund provides

support for Cobb families in need in areas that are often not addressed by traditional charities, assisting with utility bills,

clothing, medicine, housing, to help local families get back on track.

Included with your race registration:

• Long sleeve T-shirt for all races. See Packet Pickup below.

• 5K race is electronically timed. 5K is USATF Certified and therefore an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

• Custom medal for 5K Race: Top 3 (M & F) Overall, Top 3 Overall Masters, Top 3 in each of the usual age groups 10 &Under 75+

Race Day Events:

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Marietta Square

5K starts at 8:00 am (5K is a chip-timed AJC Peachtree Qualifying Race and USATF Certified)

1K starts at approximately 9:10 am

Tot Trot starts at approximately 9:20 am

Awards Ceremony, starts at 9:30 am

Medals for 5K Race: Top 3 (M & F) Overall, Top 3 Overall Masters, Top 3 in each of the usual age groups 10 & Under - 75+

5K Virtual

Complete the 5K anytime anywhere. Simply run or walk any time and any place that works for you. In your neighborhood,

your favorite trail, or even on a treadmill!

Cost:

Includes long sleeve t- shirt. Register on or before December 2, 2025, to be guaranteed T-shirt.

5K, 1K

$30 Youth until November 21, $35 November 22 - December 11, $40 on Race day, December 12

$35 Adult until November 21, $40 November 22 - December 11, $45 on Race day, December 12

Tot Trot

$10 until November 21, $15 November 22 - Race day, December 12

Virtual 5K

$35 until November 21, $40 November 22 - Race day, December 12

Referral Program:

Get 5 FRIENDS to sign up a refund of $10.00.

Using your unique referral link and you will automatically receive after registration.

School Contest:

School with most participants. Family and friends can participate.

Prizes for Schools: 1st: $750, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $250

Beat the Bell Contest:

Winner gets $250!

Register for a chance to race against the Sleighbells Running Bell in a short sprint.

If the chosen participant races and BEATS the Sleighbells Running Bell, He or She will win $250!

ONLY Sleighbells on the Square Registered Participants can participate.

No fee to register for Beat the Bell. We will draw one name from those who register for Beat the Bell by 11:59 pm on December 8, 2026.

We will email the winner of the drawing by 5:00 pm on December 9, 2026.

The winner of the drawing will race the Sleighbells Running Bell on Saturday, December 12, 2026 between 7:30 -7:45 am at the Sleighbells race location on the Marietta Square.

Enter the Beat the Bell Contest by clicking "Yes" to Beat the Bell Contest question during the registration.

Packet Pickup:

PRE-RACE PICK-UP

When: Friday, December 11, 2026

Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Where: Big Peach Running Co. Kennesaw, 1625 Ridenour Blvd., Suite 304, Kennesaw, GA 30152

RACE DAY PICK-UP

When: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Time: 7:15 am

Where: Marietta Square, 10 East Park Square

T-shirts will not be mailed.

Parking info: http://www.marietta.com/marietta-square-parking

Click for Course Map: Click here to view 5K Course map

Race is held rain or shine and we regret no refunds.

Join us for our 1st annual Legacy 5K in honor of the late Pastor Frederick T. Anderson. Pastor Anderson is the founding pastor of Covenant Christian Ministries and a leader in Marietta for over 30 years. He and his wife ran a private school, Covenant Christian Ministries Academy, in Marietta for 25 years, which matriculated numerous students who were not only native to Georgia but came from various parts of the world.

Since 2016 the church has been meeting at various locations Cobb Galleria, McEachern Auditorium, The Mansour Center, but we settled at Smitha Middle School in 2019. It was Pastor Anderson's goal to build a permanent home for Covenant Christian Ministries, and all proceeds from the 5K will go toward making that vision a reality. The 5K course is a look back at our church history and the various places we called home in Marietta.

Pastor Anderson transitioned to his heavenly home on January 19, 2025. This race honors Pastor Frederick T. Anderson and celebrates the church that he founded. Join his family, friends, and church family as we keep his memory alive and continue the legacy that he started.

FTA Legacy 5K Route

AMERICAN LEGION POST 29

Presents the 12th Annual

VETERANS MEMORIAL 5K RUN

Honoring Our Heroes—Past, Present, Fallen

SATURDAY, November 14, 2026

Start Times: 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair -7:30 am & Tot Trot-8:30am

Purpose: All funds raised assist our local veterans and military families as well as supporting the Shepherds Men SHARE Initiative, the GA National Guard Family Support Foundation and Post 29 Service Officer.

Fees: Runners: $35 through August 31th, 2025. $40 through November 13th,2025. $50 on race day.

Past Race:

• Awards for Overall MAle & Female

• Overall Male & Female Master

• Top Three Male & Female finishers in 15 age groups (10 & under through 70 & over)

Contacts:

Gary Jenkins: [email protected]

Tom Bell: [email protected]

Event details and schedule

Early packet pickup will be at Big Peach Running Co., Woodland Point Crossing, 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday 11/12 and on Friday at American Legion Post 29 at 921 Gresham Ave., Marietta, GA from noon to 4:00 pm......race day packet pickup/late registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, 11/14/26.