9 events in Cobb County, Georgia
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Cobb County
9 events in Cobb County-
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Register two people together and get a discount! $55/pair until January 27 and $60/pair until February 6. Just click Sign Up above, then once the first registrant is entered choose Multi-Person Pricing.
Get your heart racing with the Suwanee Sweetheart Sprint! Grab a friend or special someone and register as a team. There will be a costume contest so wear your best Valentine's attire. There will be awards by age group so make it a family event!
This event is chip timed. Start time is 9:00 am.
This 5K is a Peachtree Qualifier!
Strollers and dogs allowed at the back of the start.
We have added a Fun Run for ages 10 and under. The Fun Run will start at 10:00 am (after most runners have finished the 5k) and will consist of two laps around the Suwanee Town Green. All participants will get a t-shirt and medal. So dress up those little ones and bring them out for some fun exercise and hot chocolate!
ARRIVAL
Early packet pickup will be Friday night, February 6, 5-7 pm at Big Peach Running Co. in Suwanee Town Center.
On-site registration the day of the event will begin at 8:00 am. 5K will begin at 9:00 am.
Awards will be at 10:00 am at the main stage in Suwanee Town Center.
AWARDS
Prizes will be awarded to 1st Place Male and Female for both Overall and Masters. Age Groups for male and female: 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, 70-75, 75+. Also will award Fastest Dog and Most Senior Finisher.
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear your best Valentine's costume to participate in the costume contest.
COURSE
This 5K is a Peachtree Qualifier! This event is chip timed. The event will begin and end at Suwanee Town Center. The course will start on Town Center Avenue in front of City Hall, then turn right on Boston Common and follow the road down to the greenway connector. From the greenway connector the route will follow the Suwanee Creek Greenway to just past Annandale Lane where runners will u-turn at the fire hydrant. The route will follow the greenway back to the greenway connector, then up Portland, left on Suwanee Avenue and right on Charleston, finishing near City Hall.
STROLLERS AND DOGS
This is a family friendly event! Strollers and dogs allowed at the back of the start.
FUN RUN
For those children 8 and under registered for the Fun Run, it will start at 10:00 am at the Suwanee Town Green. Packets can be picked up at the same times as the 5k packets.
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Sun, Feb 08, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
🚀 Ready, Set... Time Travel! 🕰️
Lace up your sneakers and prepare to dash through the Time Travel Half Marathon (5K/10K) — a family-friendly race that’s truly timeless! Whether you're a future sprinter or a blast-from-the-past jogger, this event is all about fun, fitness, family, and a little bit of funky flair. Costumes encouraged, time machines optional. Let’s run — one epic mile at a time!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
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Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, super soft tee, awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, a super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1-mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, super soft tee, an awesome finisher medal!
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The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized t-shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Tritt Trot 5K & Fun Run
📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026
🏃♀️ 8:00 AM – 1 Mile Fun Run
🏃♂️ 8:30 AM – 5K (2026 Peachtree Road Race Qualifier!)
📍 Location:
Tritt Elementary School
4435 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062
Parking
School parking is limited—please arrive early, carpool, or walk if possible.
Overflow Parking:
Alpine Lake Clubhouse – 2701 Interlaken Dr. (≈ 1/3 mile)
Chimney Springs Clubhouse – 2465 & 2593 Hearthstone Cir. (≈ 1/2 mile)
Chestnut Ridge Christian Church – 2663 Johnson Ferry Rd. (≈ 1/2 mile)
Registration
5K Fees
$30 through Feb. 20 (t-shirt guaranteed)
$35 after Feb. 20 through race day (t-shirts while supplies last)
1 Mile Fun Run Fees
$15 through Feb. 20 (t-shirt guaranteed)
$20 after Feb. 20 through race day (t-shirts while supplies last)
🖥️ Online registration closes March 4 at 12 PM.
✅ Race-day registration available (credit card only).
Bib & T-Shirt Pick-Up
March 5–6 | 2:45–6:00 PM at Tritt Elementary
Race Morning: Begins at 7:00 AM
🌱 Sustainability Note: To reduce waste, race packets will not be distributed.
⭐ Proceeds benefit the Tritt PE Department.
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children. The race also features a virtual option. Runners, joggers, and walkers enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause. Join us as we celebrate our 5 year anniversary!!
All proceeds benefit both Girls of Excellence (GOE) and Hope Floats Foundation.
GOE is a program engaged in life changing experiences, field trips, conferences, events, workshops, cultural activities and are embraced by a comprehensive system of mentors and community partners dedicated to supporting them on their journey.
Hope Floats partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty. Scholarships and tuition assistance is provided to children who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.
REaDy to Run 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter (MRAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. MRAC is a sisterhood of college-educated women committed to providing public service programming that impacts its Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton County service area.
COURSE: This USATF-Certified 5K course has many flat sections with a few gentle slopes and serves as a qualifier for AJC Peachtree Road Race. (Cert number GA23014DJ)
No strollers or pets allowed
TIME LIMIT: 5K - 1 hour and 15 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will be asked to vacate the course.
TIMING: The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services. To receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:
· Clearly visible on the front of the torso
· Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)
· Pinned in all four corners
· Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)
Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad.
VIRTUAL OPTION: Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) on your favorite course or treadmill the week of the race. Virtual 5K participants receive a finisher medal by mail prior to race day.
AWARDS: Overall (M/F)
EVENT SWAG***: Short-sleeve T-shirt or tank— T-shirt/tank sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 30, 2026.
Finisher medal
FREE race photos
*** Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.
REFUND POLICY: All registrations are final and non-transferable.
PACKET PICKUP:
Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Big Peach Running Co. Vinings/Smyrna
4624 Camp Highland Rd SE
Suite 200
Smyrna, GA 30082
Tel: 770.405.8035
Friday, April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Big Peach Running Co. East Cobb/Marietta
1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 170
Marietta, GA 30068
Tel: 770.579.0444
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Join us for a morning of fun, including the 5K, food, vendors, and more! The course is USATF Certified, VERY fast, and can be used for qualifying for the 2027 Peachtree Road Race! The events run from 8am til noon. The 5K starts at 9am, with food and festivities following.
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:15 AMSee full details
Join us for the annual 5K Run, Walk & Stroller Roll on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all fitness levels, including runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, and even your four-legged friends. A stroller or child is NOT required to join the fun—everyone is invited to walk, run, and roll together!
Event Highlights:
🎶 Live Music: Get pumped with high-energy performances that’ll keep you moving and motivated all morning long.
⏱ Chip-Timed Race: Every step counts! Enjoy accurate, official race timing for all participants.
👕 Participant Perks: All registrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, finisher medal, and a bag of fresh fruit.
Register by June 28, 2026, to guarantee your t-shirt!
🎁 Vendor Village & Giveaways: Browse community vendors, grab some goodies, and enter to win exciting prizes.
📸 Free Race Photos: Capture the joy, sweat, and finish-line moments with complimentary downloadable race photos.
⭐ Special Guests: Keep an eye out for surprise appearances from notable guests throughout the event!
👟 Kids' Fun Runs: Little runners can join in on the fun with the 1-Mile Kids Run and the toddler 50-Meter Dash.
🎽 Special Edition Race Bib: Donate $30 or more and receive a limited-edition bib — our heartfelt thank you for supporting the cause!
Race Categories and Start Times:
Kids 1-Mile Run: Begins at 7:30 AM for ages 5-12.
5K Run/Walk & 5K Stroller Roll: Starts at 8:00 AM EDT.
Toddler Dash: Scheduled after the awards ceremony
It Starts With Me 2, a nonprofit organization that continues encouraging Healthy Living for the entire family. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our communities through education, nutrition, and physical fitness.
The venue offers ample free parking adjacent to the start line. Overflow parking is available at the Word of Faith Cathedral, directly across the street.
We encourage participants to get creative by decorating their strollers and dressing their children in fun costumes.
Don't miss out on this exciting event that promotes healthy living and community engagement. Sign up today and let's make this a memorable day for everyone!
**Registration fee for children that are riding in a stroller are free with a paid adult fee. ** You DO NOT have to register the child in the stroller ***
On-site registration will increase by $5.00.
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Tue, Sep 01, 2026 at 11:59 AMSee full details
The Global Nerve Foundation (GNF) is a charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of millions of people worldwide affected by peripheral nerve problems.
To celebrate our fourth anniversary on September 13, 2026, we’re hosting our first-ever virtual 5K and 10K—and you can participate from anywhere in the world. This event has two goals:
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Raise global awareness of peripheral nerve problems, and
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Support GNF’s mission through optional fundraising (participation is free).
Participants who choose to fundraise will be eligible to receive free race swag and GNF goodies as a thank-you for their support.
Run or walk on your own route, at your own pace, wherever you are. Participants can submit their results during the first two weeks of September.
We hope you’ll join us to raise awareness of peripheral nerve problems and help advance the work of the Global Nerve Foundation. Learn more about the Global Nerve Foundation at https://globalnervefoundation.org/run-for-nerve/
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Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us Saturday, November 14th at 8:00am for the 2nd Annual Brookstone 5K, hosted by the Brookstone HOA. We continue the tradition alongside neighbors, family and friends with a day of exercise and fun! Run, walk, go at whatever speed you wish. This is an open event, all those interested are welcome, but please no bicycles, scooters, or powered vehicles of any kind. Proceeds from the race will benefit local running programs.
The first wave of event registration is open now through October 21, 2026. Every participant completing registration before October 21st will be guaranteed a race t-shirt. This allows us enough time to get all shirts ordered and printed for the race. After October 21, 2026, you will not be guaranteed a race t-shirt and any extras we have will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a second wave registration period starting on October 22, 2026 and ending November 13, 2026.
Please take notice of our event sponsors below, we thank all of them for their generous support! If you or anyone you know might be interested in sponsoring the Brookstone 5K, please click the "Contact Us" button above or the "Contact" box below to reach out for more information. We thank you all for your interest and hope to see you on November 14th!