Run for a Dream 5K and 1M Fun Run 2026

The race.

Run for a Dream 5K and 1M Fun Run takes place November 21, 2026, in Cochran, GA, benefiting the Landon Padgett Memorial Fund. Participants can walk, run, jog, or dance the 5K and 1-mile courses through Bleckley County cross-country trails, starting and finishing at One Royal Drive at the track. Finishers receive a t-shirt, canvas bag, sponsor gifts, drinks, and snacks. Post-race activities include inflatables, games, face painting, and photos with Santa. Online registration closes December 4, 2026; registrations through November 17 guarantee event-day shirts, while later registrations may receive shirts by mail. A virtual runner option is available. Proceeds support programs benefiting children's health and well-being.