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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
825 Terrell Mill Rd, Marietta GA
5K
50–70°F · low rain risk
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2025
46–69°F
dry
2024
58–79°F
dry
2023
49–70°F
dry
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46–73°F
dry
2021
49–73°F
dry
2020
61–71°F
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2019
45–68°F
dry
2018
44–68°F
dry
2017
50–64°F
dry
2016
54–80°F
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About this race
The Annual ECMS 5K Run/Walk
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and "run for your life" at the ECMS 5K and fun run/health fair event! This race is a PEACHTREE QUALIFIER!
Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Race Number Pick Up/Sign In: 8:30 AM
- Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location
- Venue: East Cobb Middle School
- Address: 825 Terrell Mill Road
- City: Marietta, GA 30067
Cost
- 5K: $35
- Fun Run & Health Fair: FREE
Event Details
Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit as we kick off the East Cobb Middle School Health Fair with an action-packed 5K. Runners, walkers, families, and students of all ages are welcome to participate. All participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt—perfect for showing off your Wildcat pride!
Course Information
This year our course is USTAF certified and the race will be electronically timed. Perfect for grabbing that Peachtree Roadrace qualifying time!
Health Fair
The Health Fair will be FREE ADMISSION and run concurrently with the 5K, giving spectators an excellent view of runners on the course. After the 5K concludes there will be a free Fun Run for all ages.
Registration
For more information and to register, please visit this link.
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Oct 23 – 25, 2026.
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