Sleighbells on the Square 5K

🎉 Event Overview

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.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly Event

• Location: The races will start and finish on Marietta Square.
• Attire: Festive holiday attire is encouraged.
• Accessibility: Strollers and dogs are allowed.

💖 Beneficiary

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 Registration

• T-shirt: Long sleeve T-shirt for all races. See Packet Pickup below.
• Timing: 5K race is electronically timed and USATF Certified.
• Medals: 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

• Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
• Location: Marietta Square
• 5K: Starts at 8:00 am (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

🌟 Medal Details

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 Option

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

• Registration: 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.
• Adult: $35 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 for a refund of $10.00. Using your unique referral link, you will automatically receive your refund after registration.

🏆 School Contest

School with most participants will win prizes: 1st: $750, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $250. Family and friends can participate!

🏁 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.

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 the Beat the Bell Contest question during registration.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race Pickup: Friday, December 11, 2026, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at Big Peach Running Co. Kennesaw, 1625 Ridenour Blvd., Suite 304, Kennesaw, GA 30152.
• Race Day Pickup: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:15 am at Marietta Square, 10 East Park Square. T-shirts will not be mailed.

🚗 Parking Information

Marietta Square Parking

🗺️ Course Map

Click here to view 5K Course map

☔ Weather Policy

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

🔗 More Information

For more details and registration, visit here.