6th Annual Dashing Through the Square 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids Rudolph Race

6th Annual
Dashing Through The Square 5K Run/Walk
and Kids 1K Rudolph Virtual Race
December 18, 2021

Join us as we dash through historic Marietta Square for a holiday 5K Walk / Run. Dashing Through the Square is a Peachtree Qualifying Race featuring electronic chip timing to ensure accuracy for runners. This family friendly race will take you past beautiful, historic homes and the quaint shops that line Marietta Square. Not in Marietta, GA but you want to participate? Join our Virtual 5K! Due to COVID, this year the Kids 1K (12 years and under) will be virtual. Proceeds from this event will support youth enrichment programs and other community initiatives benefiting Cobb County.

The race is sponsored by The PEARL Foundation, Inc. in collaboration with the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Important Race Information

Start Time: December 18, 2021

8:08 AM EST -- Race Start RUNNERS

8:15 AM EST - Race Start WALKERS

Race Packet Pickup

There will be NO On-site Race Registration or On-Site Race Packet Pickup

NEW!!!!

REMOTE PACKET PICKUP

The last opportunity to pick up race packets/bibs will be Saturday, December 18, 2021 between 630 AM -7:30 AM EST at Zion Baptist Church, 165 Lemon Street (Zion Blvd), Marietta, GA 30060

Packet pickup will be in the lot adjacent to the church.

Please note: T-shirt sizes and quantities are limited

COVID-19 Safety Measures

- All race participants are encouraged to wear a facial mask when picking up race packets.

-All participants regardless of vaccination status are requested to wear a facial mask prior to and after the race. Masks are not required during the race.

- Please practice social distancing while on the Marietta Square.

-If you are exhibiting any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home and take care of yourself.

- For additional information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov.

Virtual 5K or Kids 1K Race Participants :

1. A virtual race is designed to be 'raced' from ANY LOCATION at ANY TIME!
2. You can run, jog or walk through streets, parks or trails in your neighborhood/community or even on your treadmill. Map out your 5K route or 1K route (for kids) and that will be your course.
3. On race day, December 18, 2021, run, jog or walk your race!
4. Share your race: Post photos of you racing and tag us utilizing the hashtags on social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) ##ΡΖΩDASH2021 #PEARLDASH2021 #RhoZetaOmega

All 5K race participants will receive a high-quality runner's t-shirt and a commemorative medal.. Special medals will be presented to 1st & 2nd place male and female finishers in the following age groups: 13 and under, 14-30, 31-50, 51 & above.