Sleighbells on the Square 5K
About this race
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.
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.
Pick your distance
Running
5K (Timed)
5K is a chip-timed Peachtree Qualifying Race
1K
5K Virtual
Must pick up t-shirt on Friday at packet pick up or on Saturday, race day. We will not mail shirts.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Marietta, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:34 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (EST) in Marietta on December 12, 2026 — 9h 55m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Sleighbells on the Square 5K
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 15 Marietta events
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