3 running events in Perry, Georgia

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 [email protected] for sponsorship details.

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

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.