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Dashing in the Dark 5K

3/1/26, 12:00 AM

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Race Information

Grab your glow sticks and head out to Etowah River Park in Canton for a Dashing in the Dark 5K event!  We've got neon lights, music, and loads of fun to start and finish your 5K.


We've got a super flat course, awesome race shirts, and awards for the Overall M/F, Overall Masters M/F, and all the top 3 in the 5 year Age Groups.


It's going to get dark so don't forget your headlamp/light~

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Event Schedule

February 18

  • Deadline to register and receive a guaranteed shirt

February 28 (Race Day)

  • 6:00 pm - Registration & Check In Open at race site

  • 7:00 pm - Race Starts

Registration

Preview Registration: (ends 10/06):

-5K: $25 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $25


Early Bird Registration: (ends 11/06):

-5K: $30 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $30


Regular Registration: (ends 02/21):

-5K: $35 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $35


Late Registration: (ends 02/27):

-5K: $37.5 (no shirt save $5)


Race Day Registration:

-5K: $40 (no shirt save $5)


*All participants registered by 02/18 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.

Save money and race with friends! Take a look at our Teams and Fundraising info.

Race Sponsors

Race Partners

Course Information

We're in North Georgia, and there's not much that anyone can call flat & fast.  So yes, there are some hills, but it's nothing crazy, and you'll be so busy having fun, that you won't even notice.

The 5K course is an out-and-back.

Use of a headlamp/light is recommended


Water Stations

We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles

Charity Partner

The Dashing in the Dark 5K welcomes Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer as this year's Charity Partner.

Their mission is to engage with Georgia’s breast cancer community to increase access to care and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes.

Virtual Race

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"

 

Then the virtual race is for you.

 

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

 

Step 1

  • Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Virtual Event!

 

Step 2

  • Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!

 

Step 3

  • Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to social distance & be safe!

 

Step 4

  • HAVE FUN!~

  • Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the race hashtag:-)

 

Step 5

  • Submit your results online

 

Step 6

  • View your Results Monday after the Event Date.

Event Courtesy and Weather Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any
competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds and be disqualified.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

 

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

 

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

 

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

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