Dash At Dawn: International Community School 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Decatur, Georgia
- Price $15.00 - $25.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Dash At Dawn: International Community School 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Decatur, Dekalb! This annual event is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community, inclusion, and the love of running. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply looking for a fun morning activity, this 5K and Fun Run is the perfect opportunity to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement.
Inspired by the legacy of Coach Dawn, who believed in the power of running to unite people from all walks of life, the Dash at Dawn fosters a spirit of togetherness. Proceeds from the race benefit the International Community School, Georgia’s only IB school that brings together refugee, immigrant, and local students for a shared educational experience. With a USATF certified race course and professional timing, this event is also a qualifier for the prestigious Peachtree Road Race. Don’t forget, all registrations through April 17th include a complimentary T-shirt! Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
Inspired by the legacy of Coach Dawn, who believed in the power of running to unite people from all walks of life, the Dash at Dawn fosters a spirit of togetherness. Proceeds from the race benefit the International Community School, Georgia’s only IB school that brings together refugee, immigrant, and local students for a shared educational experience. With a USATF certified race course and professional timing, this event is also a qualifier for the prestigious Peachtree Road Race. Don’t forget, all registrations through April 17th include a complimentary T-shirt! Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
The annual Dash at Dawn 5k & Fun Run is officially back, and we want YOU on the starting line! Whether youre chasing a personal best or just looking for a morning run with a mission, this is the race to be at! sunfemale sign
Dash at Dawn was inspired by the 20-year legacy of our inaugural PE teacher, Coach Dawn. She saw running not just as a sport, but as an equalizer that bridges cultures and backgrounds in our community. We lace up to celebrate that spirit of inclusion!
All proceeds from the race benefit International Community School. ICS is the only IB school in Georgia designed to educate refugee, immigrant, and local students together in a community dedicated to mutual learning.
This is a USATF certified race course, and your results will be professionally timed. Dash at Dawn is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier.
Want to volunteer? Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxiTtfvRe0ORk8R1BnP-WpLARfhhibjcY82VeiNjgCuiFo2g/viewform
_T-shirt included with all registrations through April 17th. Sizes are not guaranteed after this date._
Dash at Dawn was inspired by the 20-year legacy of our inaugural PE teacher, Coach Dawn. She saw running not just as a sport, but as an equalizer that bridges cultures and backgrounds in our community. We lace up to celebrate that spirit of inclusion!
All proceeds from the race benefit International Community School. ICS is the only IB school in Georgia designed to educate refugee, immigrant, and local students together in a community dedicated to mutual learning.
This is a USATF certified race course, and your results will be professionally timed. Dash at Dawn is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier.
Want to volunteer? Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxiTtfvRe0ORk8R1BnP-WpLARfhhibjcY82VeiNjgCuiFo2g/viewform
_T-shirt included with all registrations through April 17th. Sizes are not guaranteed after this date._
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$25.00
7:15 a.m. Registration Opens 7:45 a.m. Warm Up Begins 7:58 a.m. Race Line Up at the Start Line 8:00 a.m. Race begins 9:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony This route is USATF certified and a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. There will be age group awards. More information to follow. -
1K Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:20AM EDT)
$15.00
7:15-9:15 Registration for the Fun Run 9:15 Line Up at the Start Line 9:20 1K Fun Run Begins -
ICS Student 5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$25.00
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ICS Student 1K Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:20AM EDT)
$15.00
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2418 Wood Trail Lane, Decatur, 30033, GA, United States
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