7th Annual Dashing Through the Square 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids Rudolph Race

7th Annual
Dashing Through The Square 5K Run/Walk
and Kids 1K Rudolph Race
December 17, 2022, 7:30 AM EST

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! 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

Date: December 17, 2022

Race Warmup: ~7:05 AM

Race Start Time: 7:30 AM EST

Remote Race Packet Pickup

Saturday, December 17, 2022 (Race Day)

Pickup Time: 6:30 AM EST -7:30 AM EST

Location:

Zion Baptist Church

165 Lemon St NE, Marietta, GA 30060

Zion Baptist Church is just a couple of blocks from the Marietta Square. Parking is not allowed at Zion Baptist Church but parking garages are nearby.

Parking Options for Race Day: http://www.marietta.com/marietta-square-parking

Weather: This is a rain or shine event. Check the local forecast at https://weather.com/

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

Virtual 5K or Virtual 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 17, 2022, 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) ##ΡΖΩDASH2022 #PEARLDASH2022 #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.