Thanksgiving 2026 in Marietta: the Gobble Jog on the Square Nov. 26, city office closures, holiday trash pickup, school break and where to give.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Each fact comes from the organizer’s or the city’s own page, linked below.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. In Marietta the day starts on the Square with the Gobble Jog, MUST Ministries’ Thanksgiving morning race. Here is what is on, what closes and how trash pickup changes.

Who to call

  • Gobble Jog and MUST Ministries: 770-427-9862
  • Trash pickup changes: Marietta Sanitation Division, 770-794-5595
  • Police, non-emergency: Marietta Police Department, 770-794-5300
  • Power or water emergency: Marietta Power and Water, 770-794-5160
  • Emergency: 911

The Gobble Jog, Thursday, Nov. 26

MUST Ministries holds its 24th annual Gobble Jog on Thanksgiving morning on Marietta Square, 39-75 E. Park Square. More than 10,000 runners are expected, the nonprofit says. The start times, from the Gobble Jog page:

Time Race
7:30 a.m. 10K, timed
8:30 a.m. 1K, untimed
8:45 a.m. 5K, timed
9:05 a.m. 5K, untimed
10:30 a.m. Tot Trot
  • Register on the race’s RunSignup page. Fees vary by date and distance and are not refundable.
  • Packet pickup is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, according to Cobb County’s listing. Teams registered by noon Nov. 20 can have their packets boxed together.
  • Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome; start at the back of the line.
  • Can’t run? A Phantom Runner registration still gets a race shirt and supports MUST.
  • Results go up on gobblejog.org within 24 hours.

Proceeds pay for MUST’s food, housing, job and clothing services for neighbors in need.

What is open and closed

  • City offices: The city had not posted its 2026 Thanksgiving notice when we checked. In 2025 it closed its administrative offices and the Marietta Power and Water offices on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. We will update this line when the 2026 notice is out.
  • Police, fire and emergency services stay on duty through the holiday.
  • Marietta History Center is closed Thanksgiving Day and the day after, according to its hours page. It is otherwise open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
  • Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is closed Nov. 24-27 for Thanksgiving, according to its visit page.
  • Marietta City Schools are out for Thanksgiving break Nov. 23-27, according to the district’s 2026-27 calendar.
  • Marietta Square Farmers Market runs Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, at 41 Mill St. Check the market’s site and social pages for holiday weekend changes. More in our farmers markets guide.

Trash pickup Thanksgiving week

The city says garbage, brush and yard waste, and recycling pickup all change for Thanksgiving week. Find your address on the city’s Holiday Pickup Schedule lookup or in the Trash Talk app. The city’s holiday rules:

  • Expect delays on the days after the holiday while crews catch up.
  • Extra household garbage at the curb on your next service day after the holiday is picked up at no charge.
  • Regular fees still apply to furniture, appliances and other large items.

Full details are in our trash and recycling guide.

Giving back

MUST Ministries, at 1260 Cobb Parkway N., runs the Gobble Jog and the Christmas Toy Shop, where Cobb and Cherokee parents of eligible children ages 0 to 18 can choose new gifts at no cost. The 2026 registration details are on the Toy Shop page. For help with food, housing or clothing, MUST says to visit a location and talk with staff; its Marietta client services office is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, according to its locations page.

What this means for you

  • Race morning brings thousands of runners and spectators to the Square. Arrive early if you are running, and plan around the Square if you are driving through.
  • Put extra holiday trash out on your next pickup day after Thanksgiving; it goes free.
  • Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are in our holiday shopping guide.

Holding a Thanksgiving dinner or turkey trot open to the public? Send it through our contact page and we will add it.

Related: holiday lights and Christmas events, Christmas parade and tree lighting and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Gobble Jog in Marietta in 2026?

Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26, on Marietta Square. The timed 10K starts at 7:30 a.m., the 1K at 8:30 a.m., the timed 5K at 8:45 a.m., the untimed 5K at 9:05 a.m. and the Tot Trot at 10:30 a.m.

Where do I pick up my Gobble Jog packet?

At the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to Cobb County’s event listing.

Is Marietta City Hall closed for Thanksgiving?

The city had not posted its 2026 Thanksgiving notice when we checked. In 2025 it closed its administrative offices and the Marietta Power and Water offices on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after.

Does trash pickup change Thanksgiving week in Marietta?

Yes. The city says the garbage, yard waste and recycling schedule changes for Thanksgiving week. Look up your address on the city’s Holiday Pickup Schedule page or the Trash Talk app, or call Sanitation at 770-794-5595.

When is Thanksgiving break for Marietta City Schools?

Nov. 23-27, 2026, according to the district’s 2026-27 calendar.