Dempsey Dash 5K
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About the race
The Dempsey Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run is an annual event held at Brenau University Amphitheater in Gainesville, Georgia. It features a certified flat 5K course consisting of two loops around the university campus, as well as a 1K fun run for children and community members. The race honors Wayne Dempsey, a longtime university executive, with proceeds benefiting the Wayne W.
Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund. The event welcomes participants from the community, Brenau students, and employees, offering official race T-shirts to pre-registered runners. Awards are given for overall and age group top finishers, making it a family-friendly and commemorative running event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.