Dashing in the Dark
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Dashing in the Dark - Overview
Dashing in the Dark takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114. The event includes in-person and virtual options and is organized as a 5-kilometer distance.
- 5K
- 5K - No Shirt
- Virtual 5K
Packet pickup is held on race morning, starting one hour before the race. Participants who register by February 18 are guaranteed race swag in their size; swag after that is while supplies last.
Course, awards, registration and policies
The 5K is an out-and-back course and is described as having some hills. Use of a headlamp or other light is recommended. Water stations will be available at approximately every 1.5 miles. Virtual participants may run anywhere and must submit their time by the end of race day; virtual packages are shipped the Monday after the event to addresses in the continental US.
Awards include finisher medals and placements for Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F (40+), Top 3 Grand Master M/F (50+), Top 3 Senior Master M/F (60+), and Top 3 M/F in five-year age groups from 10 & Under through 75+. Registration follows tiered pricing (preview, early bird, regular, late, race day). Registrations are final; there are no refunds, deferments, or transfers. Volunteers who recruit three others and complete their assignments may receive a $50 Visa gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.