We're taking over downtown Dawsonville, GA for a 5K like you've never seen!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 14 at 1:00 pm. We have a great 5K course filled with water (the Fire Department will be turning on the hydrants and we may have some other surprises too!). If you're interested in going fast, we'll have awards for that too (Overall M/F, Master's Overall M/F, and the top 3 in all the usual age groups 10 & Under - 75+).
Registration fees
Regular 5K Closed
Individual 5K (includes race shirt)
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$25.00Feb 5 - May 13
Dawson Teacher/Staff 5K Closed
Dawson County Teachers & Staff (Must have ID)...Race shirt is an optional purchase
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FreeFeb 5 - May 13
Dawson County Student 5K Closed
Dawson County Students (must have ID)...Race shirt is an optional purchase
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FreeFeb 5 - May 13
Event Beneficiary
The event is being organized by the Dawson County Schools' Wellness Program. The goal of the event is to promote student health awareness and the "Let's Hydrate" campaign. This will be a free event for all Dawson County School students. All other registration fees will go toward covering the cost of the event.
Special for Dawson County Teachers & Staff
We have a special opportunity for all Dawson County teachers & staff. Staff who register before March 1st will get their shirt early and be able to start sporting a great look while promoting the event!
Course & Timing
The Summer Splash Dash 5K course is fast and fun! There are a couple of easy hills, the hydrants will be spraying a cool mist, and there will be lots of people to cheer you on to the finish line! We will be chip timing everyone, so if you're looking for a PR, you should get a great net chip time.
Finish Line
Join us at the finish line for recognitions and refreshments.
Shirts & Goodies
All participants registered by May 8th are guaranteed a race shirt in their size (yes, we will have women's cuts). Any registrations after May 8th will receive a shirt while supplies last.
Awards
Custom awards will be presented in the following areas: top overall male and female participant, top masters overall male and female participant, as well as the top 3 in each of the usual 5K age groups (10 & under - 75+).
Special Awards
A special trophy will be awarded to the school/class that is the FASTEST as follows: 1. Elementary School. 2. 6th vs. 7th grade 3. 8th vs. 9th grade 4. 10th vs. 11th vs. 12th.
We'll have another trophy that will go to the school with biggest percentage of students participating.
Day of registrations
Race day registrations are welcome for an additional $5, however, t-shirts will be while supplies last.
Team & Family Discount
Bring your team, office, or family and help support our "Let's Hydrate" campaign for the children of Dawson County. 5-10 members…10% off, 11-19 members…15% off, 20-49 members…20% off, 50-99 members…25% off, 100+…30% off.
Event Cap
Yes, there is an event cap. 5000 participants is all we can have and still guarantee everyone a safe, good time.
Five Star 5K Championships & Turkey Trot
All participants earn a free entry to the Five Star Turkey trot on Thanksgiving morning. Top finishers will also earn a spot in the Five Star 5K Championships held Dec. 17. See event website for complete details.
Duck Costume!!!
The school that gets the best participation percentage will get to pick out their favorite teacher/staff to wear the duck costume for the event!
Event schedule
- Mon, February 29, 2016 11:59 PM - Last Day for Teachers to pre-order and receive shirts early
- Sun, May 8, 2016 11:59 PM - Last day to register for a guaranteed shirt in your size
- Fri, May 13, 2016 3:00 AM - Online Registration Closes
- Sat, May 14, 2016 12:00 PM - Race Day Check in & Day of Registration Opens
- Sat, May 14, 2016 1:00 PM - Race Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Five Star NTP
- lowell@fivestarntp.com
- Phone
- +1 770-633-5511
- Website
- Visit website
