Light the Way 5K - Dallas

MAY
9
2026
Join the inaugural Light the Way 5K in Dallas to support Make A Wish Georgia and a local family. Run through Veterans Memorial Park and the Watson Government Complex in this community focused event.
Sat 9 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Light the Way 5K is an inaugural community road race taking place in Dallas, Georgia. This event serves as a fundraiser to benefit Make-A-Wish Georgia and to support a local family within Paulding County. The race is open to individual participants, and a discounted registration rate is available for couples who sign up together. All registered participants receive an event shirt.

Course and Location

The race begins and ends at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 240 Constitution Blvd. The route is designed to take runners through and around the park area, as well as the Watson Government Complex. Parking is available on-site at the park; however, roads within the park close 30 minutes before the race start to ensure participant safety.

Race Categories

The event features a single distance:

  • 5K

Awards and Recognition

Prizes are presented to the top three overall female and male finishers, along with the top masters female and male finishers. Age group awards are also categorized as follows:

  • 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over.

Pre-registration packet pickup is scheduled for the day prior to the race in the Cafeteria Lobby of the Administration Building on Constitution Blvd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Light the Way 5k