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VanderDash

Sat, Mar 20, 2027, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Dunwoody, GA
1877 Vanderlyn Drive, 30338
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Type
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Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run the VanderDash 5K to support Vanderlyn Elementary students, teachers, and staff, all while qualifying for the Peachtree Road Race.

  • For a Cause

The VanderDash 5K invites you to run for a meaningful cause in Dunwoody, GA. This event directly supports Vanderlyn students, teachers, and staff by funding essential playground and classroom improvements, alongside beloved school programs. Participate in a certified Peachtree Road Race qualifier while contributing to your community. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a 3.1-mile run and make a tangible difference for the school.

What to expect

  • Pick up your bib on race morning in the gym.
  • Register on race day via QR code (credit/debit only).
  • Receive a race shirt if you register by the February 15, 2026 deadline.

Standout details

  • Certified Peachtree Road Race qualifier
  • Supports Vanderlyn Elementary School
  • Family Sponsorships available
  • Race shirt included (by deadline)

Perks & features

  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Mar 20, 8:00 AM EDT · From $28.24

    Opens Jan 3, 2027, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 20, 2027, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Mar 20, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.24

    Opens Jan 3, 2027, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 20, 2027, 4:30 AM EDT

  • Would love to sponsor but not going to run. :)

    Sat, Mar 20, 8:00 AM EDT · From $28.24

    Opens Jan 3, 2027, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 20, 2027, 4:30 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Rolling road course

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Road
  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Proceeds raised from VanderDash directly impact our students, teachers, and staff. We want to be prepared to fund playground and classroom improvements, as well as all the wonderful programs that we love at Vanderlyn.

IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN REGISTERING: Please only enter the teacher’s name when registering a current Vanderlyn student.  Parents and other relatives should be registered as a “Parent/Community Member”, NOT under a teacher’s name.  Anyone registered incorrectly under a teacher’s name will be disqualified from the class competition.

Registration Costs:

Bib number pickup for the 5k is in the gym on race morning from 7am to 8:15am.  Race Day registration is available via QR code. Credit card or debit card only.

$25 per person which includes a race shirt if registered by February 15, 2026 .

$150 for a Family Sponsorship - includes five (5) entries and five race shirts, your family name on the race website, and a yard sign to proudly display your contribution to Vanderlyn. Your Family Sponsorship donation to the VanderDash is tax deductible to the extent of the law .

VanderDash is a certified  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.

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