Georgia National Fair 5K

Welcome to the Inaugural Dogwood Dash 5K! 🌸🏃‍♂️

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8:00 AM for the Dogwood Dash 5K, a brand-new race through the beautiful and historic streets of downtown Perry, Georgia! This exciting event is part of the 37th Annual Dogwood Festival, making it a weekend full of fun, fitness, and community celebration.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, the Dogwood Dash 5K is the perfect event for all ages and fitness levels.

Race Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

🕗 Time: 8:00 AM

📍 Location: Historic Downtown Perry, Georgia

What’s Included:

🏅 Custom finisher medal for all participants

👕 Race shirt (select your size during registration)

🎉 Post-race festivities in conjunction with the Dogwood Festival

Registration Opens January 10, 2026! Registration Closes on April 10, 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inaugural event. Sign up early to secure your spot and guarantee your race swag!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Want to support this exciting event and gain visibility for your business? Contact Maggie Schuyler at maggie@perrygachamber.com for sponsorship details.

Lace up your sneakers, bring your friends and family, and let’s make history together at the Dogwood Dash 5K!

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Price increases Monday before the race.

Additional Information

We will be located next to the Tennis Courts.

Here is a Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CA1oVzPjUEG1T3gF6

1M Course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6024391669

The course is an out-and-back.

5K & 10K Course

This course is an out-and-back.

5K does the course two times.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986014805

10K does the course four times.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6541185784

Course Time Limit

2 hours.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

This event will be held to raise funds for the HALO Group in Perry, Georgia. The HALO Group is a vocational and life skills day program that serves adults(teammates) with developmental disabilities and autism.

The goal of the HALO Group is to help enrich each teammates overall quality of life and help each one become as independent as possible. We also strive to assist those who are able in finding equitable and viable employment within the community, while offering continued job coaching in order to sustain employment.

This year’s event will take place at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry. There will be a $100 prize for the top Male and Female winners and the top Male and Female Masters. Come join us for a great morning of running.

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Price increases Monday before the race.

Additional Information

We will be located next to the Tennis Courts.

Here is a Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CA1oVzPjUEG1T3gF6

1M Course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6024391669

The course is an out-and-back.

5K, & 10K Course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986014805

This course is an out-and-back.

5K does the course two times.

10K does the course four times.

15K does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

2 hours.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Price increases Monday before the race.

Additional Information

We will be located next to the Tennis Courts.

Here is a Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CA1oVzPjUEG1T3gF6

5K, & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986014805

This course is an out-and-back. (1.55M)

5K does the course two times.

10K does the course four times.

15K does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

2 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com