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~
Event Schedule
February 19
Deadline to register and receive a guaranteed shirt
March 1 (Race Day)
6:00 pm - Registration & Check In Open
7:00 pm - Race Starts
Registration
Regular Registration: (ends 02/23):
-5K: $35
-Virtual Events: $35
Late Registration: (ends 02/28):
-5K: $37.5
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40
*All participants registered by 02/19 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
* Use of a headlamp/light is recommended
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
Awards and Goodies
We've got some awesome race shirts lined up and guaranteed for everyone that registers by 2/19/25. We'll be ordering extras, but they'll be available while supplies last.
Great custom award medals in the following categories:
Top 3 Overall M/F
Top 3 Masters M/F (40+)
Top 3 Overall Grand Master M/F (50+)
Top 3 Overall Senior Master M/F (60+)
Top 3 M/F in each of the normal 5 year age groups; 10 & Under through 75+ will earn awards.
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
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Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the Virtual Event!
Step 2
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Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
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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
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HAVE FUN!~
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Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the race hashtag:-)
Step 5
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Submit your results online
Step 6
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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.
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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.