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

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.