VanderDash
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VanderDash : event overview
VanderDash is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Vanderlyn Elementary School Gym in Dunwoody, GA. The event marks the 17th year of support for Vanderlyn Elementary School. Distances and event types include:
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- 5K (chip timed)
- Sponsorship-only registration (listed as a non-running sponsor entry)
Proceeds from the event are used to support students, teachers, and staff, including funding for playground and classroom improvements and school programs.
Registration, fees, and logistics
General registration opens on January 5, 2026. Standard entry is $25 per person. A race shirt is included for entries registered by February 15, 2025. A Family Sponsorship option is listed at $150 and includes five entries, five race shirts, the family name on the race website, and a yard sign; the Family Sponsorship donation is noted as tax deductible to the extent of the law. Bib pickup for the 5K takes place in the gym on race morning (credit or debit card only). Race day registration is available via QR code. Sponsors are listed at Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.