Run for the Children 5K 10K and Fun Run

Run for the Children 5K 10K and Fun Run

Sat December 5, 2026

Canton, GA 30114 US

Please join us for the 23rd Annual Run for the Children 5K, 10K and Fun Run, hosted by The Service League of Cherokee County. The race will be held at Etowah River Park in Canton GA.

Race Day Schedule

• Race Day Registration and packet pickup begins at 7AM
• Fun Run starts at 8AM
• 5K and 10K starts at 8:30AM

Shirts and Goodies

Shirts are guaranteed if registered before 11/1/25. Registrations received from that date through race day are not guaranteed a shirt or size.

Awards

5K and 10K Awards will be presented to top Overall Male and Female, 1 Overall Masters Male and Female plus 3 deep in standard age groups beginning with 10 and Under up to 80 and Over. Fun Run finishers will receive a commemorative ribbon.

Timing and Results

The race will be accurately timed by BT Race Timing. This race WILL NOT be chip timed. Complete results will be posted to RunSignUp.com, BTRaceTiming.com, Athlinks.com and RunGeorgia.com after the race.

5K Course Map

The 5K is an Official Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event.

10K Course Map

The 10K is an Official Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event.

Other Information and Refunds

In case of rain, snow, ice or other inclement weather, the races will go on. Sorry, no refunds for any reason.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Location: 600 Brown Industrial Blvd Canton GA US - 30114