Runners: put another race on your schedule, and at the same time support the dreams and wishes of critically ill children here in Georgia.

Cobb County and Make-A-Wish are sponsoring the Make-A-Wish Georgia 5K return after a five-year absence. The race benefits critically ill children.

The race starts at Marietta Square at 8 a.m. this Saturday, October 5, 2024. Both runners and walkers are welcome as the route passes through historic parts of the city.

According to the announcement for the race:

Currently, 15 critically ill children in Cobb are waiting for their wishes, which range from travel experiences and medical equipment to meeting celebrities.

“We are thrilled to partner with Cobb County once again with the return of the Make-A-Wish Georgia 5K,” said Tim Earley, CEO of Make-A-Wish Georgia. “This event not only helps fund life-changing wishes but also brings our community together in a fun and meaningful way.”

The announcement continues:

This year’s race will feature a shirt design by Sneha Shastri, the winner of the road race design contest. Participants can choose from seven different sponsor levels, as well as options for individual and team entries in both timed and untimed categories. The Make-A-Wish 5K is also a qualifying event for the Peachtree Road Race.

Register for the race here.

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation

The website for the Make-A-Wish Foundation describes the organization’s mission as follows:

Wishes are more than just a nice thing. And they are far more than gifts, or singular events in time. Wishes impact everyone involved—wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals and communities. For wish kids, just the act of making their wish come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments. Parents might finally feel like they can be optimistic. And still others might realize all they have to offer the world through volunteer work or philanthropy.