The Dawson Community Food Bank & Thrift is organizing our innaugural “Outrun Hunger” 5K charity run and walk! This exciting community event will take place on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at Yahoola Creek Park in Dahlonega. We'll have a great course, Custom Finisher Medals, Great Race shirts, and a load of good fun. Overall awards as well as the top three in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 80+) Food insecurity is real in North Georgia! Working family expenses have swelled by all measures so many local residents are struggling just to get by. All of the proceeds will go directly to supporting 3,000 local households of 8,800 individuals. This includes 1,900 seniors and 2,400 children. he Dawson Community Food Bank & Thrift is a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity located at 92 Chestatee Industrial Park Drive. They are the largest food bank agency in the Georgia Mountain Food Bank network, supporting Dawson, Lumpkin and surrounding counties. However, they need help to keep pantry shelves fully stocked. We're combining this event with a food drive/raffle. Every food item gets you a ticket and a chance to win something cool (prize list to come).
We've got some great long sleeve shirts for participants! We'll have awards as follows: Top 3 Overall M/F Top 3 Overall Masters M/F Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Masters M/F Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+.
5K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Jun 2 | Jun 19 |
| $35.00 | Jun 20 | Oct 17 | |
| $37.50 | Oct 18 | Oct 23 | |
| $40.00 | Oct 24 | Oct 24 |
We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.
Early Bird Registration: (ends 06/19): -5K: $25 -Virtual Races: $25 Regular Registration: (ends 10/17): -5K: $30 -Virtual Races: $30 Late Registration: (ends 10/23): -5K: $32.5 Race Day Registration: -5K: $35 *All participants registered by 10/14 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards it's while supplies last.
Interested in this race?
Oct. 14 Deadline for guaranteed shirt in your size Oct. 24 8:00 AM - Race Day Registration & Check In Opens 8:00 AM - 5K Starts