Dempsey Dash 5K and 1k Fun Run
Date
Sat, Mar 13, 2027, 9:00 AM ESTLocation
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Distances & registration
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5K
3 options · closes Mar 13, 2027, 4:10 AM EST
10mo 7d 6h 2m leftRun (Brenau Employees)
Closes Mar 13, 2027, 4:00 AM EST · From $18.25
Run (Brenau Students)
Closes Mar 13, 2027, 4:00 AM EST · From $13.25
Run (Friends, Family & Community)
Closes Mar 13, 2027, 4:10 AM EST · From $33.75
1K
3 options · closes Mar 13, 2027, 4:15 AM EST
10mo 7d 6h 7m leftFun Run (Friends, Family & Community)
Closes Mar 13, 2027, 4:15 AM EST · From $18.25
Fun Run (Brenau students and employees)
Closes Mar 13, 2027, 4:00 AM EST · From $18.25
Fun Run (Children under 10)
Closes Mar 13, 2027, 4:00 AM EST · From $13.25
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
4,433 finishers in 5K
Ranked by chip time when available
Crowd
Big field
4,433 5K finishers. Expect plenty of people around you before, during, and after the race.
Typical finish
34:14
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 21:10.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 53% women and 47% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2026, this looks like a big field: 4,433 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 34:14. The quicker front of the field averaged about 21:10. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 17:33 (male) and 21:22 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs25 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
Age-group cutoff times (25)
Showing every age-group cutoff row available for this year and distance.
Gender rows in this file: Male, Female.
| Age group | Gender | Division label | Top N | Cutoff | Field | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-9 | Male | M0-9 | Top 3 | 36:36 | 25 | posted division results |
| 10-14 | Female | F 10-14 | Top 3 | 41:30 | 99 | posted division results |
| 10-14 | Male | M 10-14 | Top 3 | 34:54 | 100 | posted division results |
| 15-19 | Female | F15-19 | Top 3 | 23:26 | 124 | posted division results |
| 15-19 | Male | M15-19 | Top 3 | 24:56 | 175 | posted division results |
| 20-24 | Female | F20-24 | Top 3 | 23:01 | 522 | posted division results |
| 20-24 | Male | M20-24 | Top 3 | 26:16 | 399 | posted division results |
| 25-29 | Female | F25-29 | Top 3 | 31:14 | 475 | posted division results |
| 25-29 | Male | M25-29 | Top 3 | 23:57 | 275 | posted division results |
| 30-34 | Female | F30-34 | Top 3 | 33:00 | 297 | posted division results |
| 30-34 | Male | M30-34 | Top 3 | 22:32 | 301 | posted division results |
| 35-39 | Female | F35-39 | Top 3 | 34:37 | 223 | posted division results |
| 35-39 | Male | M35-39 | Top 3 | 26:47 | 99 | posted division results |
| 40-44 | Female | F40-44 | Top 3 | 46:06 | 99 | posted division results |
| 40-44 | Male | M40-44 | Top 3 | 29:24 | 100 | posted division results |
| 45-49 | Female | F45-49 | Top 3 | 45:05 | 172 | posted division results |
| 45-49 | Male | M45-49 | Top 3 | 28:09 | 125 | posted division results |
| 50-54 | Female | F50-54 | Top 3 | 36:05 | 125 | posted division results |
| 50-54 | Male | M50-54 | Top 3 | 33:04 | 199 | posted division results |
| 55-59 | Female | F55-59 | Top 3 | 50:26 | 99 | posted division results |
| 55-59 | Male | M55-59 | Top 3 | 24:53 | 100 | posted division results |
| 60-64 | Female | F60-64 | Top 3 | 56:42 | 25 | posted division results |
| 65-69 | Female | F65-69 | Top 3 | 36:48 | 50 | posted division results |
| 65-69 | Male | M65-69 | Top 3 | 31:19 | 125 | posted division results |
| 70-99 | Male | M70-99 | Top 3 | 36:35 | 50 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2026 | 4,433 | 34:14 | 35:31 | 21:10 | 17:33 / 21:22 |
| 5K | 2026 | 1,338 | 31:12 | 32:24 | 22:01 | 17:33 / 21:22 |
| 5K | 2024 | 95 | 35:22 | 36:14 | 22:55 | 18:51 / 20:03 |
| 5K | 2023 | 67 | 33:07 | 34:32 | 22:14 | 19:39 / 19:43 |
| 5K | 2022 | 67 | 31:32 | 31:48 | 21:14 | 17:26 / 21:05 |
Last summary update: May 5, 2026
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From the organizer
On March 14, Brenau University will host its annual Dempsey Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run in memory of the university’s long-time executive vice president and CFO, Wayne Dempsey. The event benefits the Wayne W. Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund, first funded in Dempsey’s memory in 2014 by an anonymous donor.
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Official Dempsey Dash T-shirts provided for all pre-registered participants by February 20. All other registered participants through race day will receive shirt while supplies last. Certified race: Certification # is GA24002DJ Why A Bowtie? Known for his impeccable style, Dr. Dempsey was a true "clotheshorse" who was rarely seen on campus without a sharp suit or a fashionable sport coat. His commitment to fashion was legendary—his sons even recall him mowing the lawn in penny loafers. His signature bow tie habit allegedly began in the late 1980s, inspired by his eldest son. Not content with clip-ons, Dr. Dempsey spent hours mastering the art of tying them by hand. This look soon became his professional calling card. Today, his sons cherish his extensive collection, continuing to wear his ties as a stylish tribute to a unique man. When to pick up participant bags or shirts? Saturday, at registration/check-in.