3 events in Marietta, Georgia

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.

11th Annual

Dashing through the Square 5K Run/Walk

December 19, 2026, 7:30 AM EST

Join us as we dash through historic Marietta Square for our 11th holiday 5K Walk / Run. Dashing through the Square is a Northside Hospital Peachtree Qualifying Race featuring electronic chip timing to ensure accuracy for runners. This family friendly race will take you past beautiful, historic homes and the quaint shops that line Marietta Square. Not in Marietta, GA but you want to participate? Join our Virtual 5K! Proceeds from this event will support youth enrichment programs and other community initiatives benefiting Cobb County.

The race is sponsored by The PEARL Foundation, Inc.

Important Race Information

Date: December 19, 2026

Race Start Time: 7:30 AM EST

Virtual 5K:

1. A virtual race is designed to be 'raced' from ANY LOCATION at ANY TIME!

2. You can run, jog or walk through streets, parks or trails in your neighborhood/community or even on your treadmill. Map out your 5K route and that will be your course.

3. On race day, December 19, 2026, run, jog or walk your race!

4. Share your race: Post photos of you racing and tag us utilizing the hashtags on social media #PEARLDASH2026

All 5K race participants will receive a high-quality runner's t-shirt. A commemorative medal will be given to all race finishers.

Award medals will be presented to 1st & 2nd place male and female finishers in the following age groups: 17 and under, 18-29 , 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+

NOTE:

We will do our best to accommodate t-shirt requests for individuals that register after December 1, 2026 but t-shirt quantity/size may be limited.

Information about Parking around the Marietta Square can be found by clicking the following link: https://www.marietta.com/marietta-square-parking

Some parking lots require payment by credit card only.