VanderDash
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Event information
VanderDash takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Vanderlyn Elementary School Gym in Dunwoody, GA. The event supports Vanderlyn Elementary and has multiple event options.
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- 5K (ChipTimed)
There is also a non-running sponsorship entry option listed by the organizer.
Registration, fees and logistics
General registration opens January 5, 2026. The standard entry fee is $25 per person. The fee includes a race shirt for participants who register by February 15, 2026. Family Sponsorship is available for $150 and includes five entries, five race shirts, the family name on the race website, and a yard sign. Bib pickup for the 5K is handled in the school gym on race morning. Race day registration is available via QR code and accepts credit or debit cards only.
Purpose and sponsors
Proceeds from VanderDash are designated to benefit students, teachers, and staff, including funding for playground and classroom improvements and school programs. Sponsor levels listed by the organizer include Platinum, Gold, and Silver. Named sponsor organizations include Rely on PDI, Dunwoody UMC, Mathnasium (Dunwoody), and Atlanta JCC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
