Run Dahlonega 5K

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-03-21 in Dahlonega, GA. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-01-11

Race Overview:

Join us in a 5K road race through the rolling hills of North Georgia and historical downtown Dahlonega, GA featuring RFID chip timing. The race will start and finish at the drill field of The University of North Georgia. 80% of proceeds benefit South Enotah Child Advocacy Center & 20% benefit PCAA (Prevent Child Abuse of America).

Time:

7:30 AM  –  Race day registration and packet pick-up OPEN at Rec Center

8:30 AM  –  5K Race Start (start line is in front of Memorial Hall)

Awards:

Top overall male and female, top male and female masters (40 and over), top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 & over.

Team Registration

Team registration is available! Teams of 10 or more receive a discount rate of $15* each. To start a team, click Team SignUp on the left of the page. *Registrants 1 through 9 will pay the registration price at time of registering. When the 10th person and all registrants after join your team they will be charged $15. At this time, registrants 1 through 9 will receive a refund equal to the amount over $15 they paid when registering on the card they paid with.

Beneficiary:

Proceeds from this race go to benefit the South Enotah Child Advocacy Center and PCAA!

T-Shirt:

T-shirts are guaranteed to all runners registered by 03/01. All registrants after will receive t-shirt while supplies last.

Pinwheels for Prevention: 

A blue and silver pinwheel will be placed in honor of your purchase at the Shamrock Race! The pinwheels are in support of Prevent Child Abuse America and serve as a reminder that we play a role in children's lives. Thank you so much for supporting PCAA! #ForTheKids

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