MCG White Coat Dash 5K
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Augusta, Georgia
- Price $23.38 - $34.07
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the MCG White Coat Dash 5K on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in beautiful Augusta, Richmond! This exciting event is designed for everyone—from seasoned runners to first-time participants and casual walkers—coming together to promote the importance of physical and mental health through active living.
The MCG Run Club invites students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the community to take part in this vibrant celebration of wellness. All proceeds from the race will directly benefit the MCG Student Run Clinics, which focus on providing essential healthcare services to Augusta's underserved communities. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this meaningful event and kickstart your journey towards healthier habits! Be sure to register before August 10th to snag a free t-shirt, and remember that prices will increase by $5 starting August 15, 2026. Lace up your shoes and get ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
The MCG Run Club invites students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the community to take part in this vibrant celebration of wellness. All proceeds from the race will directly benefit the MCG Student Run Clinics, which focus on providing essential healthcare services to Augusta's underserved communities. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this meaningful event and kickstart your journey towards healthier habits! Be sure to register before August 10th to snag a free t-shirt, and remember that prices will increase by $5 starting August 15, 2026. Lace up your shoes and get ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
The student doctors of MCG Run Club understand that health transcends the four walls of the clinic. The MCG White Coat Dash 5k is an event that aims to bring students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members together to celebrate the amazing physical and mental health benefits hat being active brings.
Whether you are the everyday runner, first time 5k'er, or experienced walker, we are excited to invite you to join us to commemorate everyone striving to build healthier habits. All proceeds directly benefit the MCG Student Run Clinics. These are student doctors who are dedicated to improving the health of Augusta's underserved communities through providing free healthcare and helping patients live healthier lifestyles.
If you need a training plan, please refer to these 2 sample plans below!
BEGINNER 6 Week Plan [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yLiwUZdU825HErDb6IbbJ9kI5f-Nw546GXJxA2fJUlw/edit?gid=0#gid=0]
Beginner to Intermediate 5k Plan | Time Based and Scaled by Effort [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aqtbKUofMcjMqHP5djn2MVZJ1XfC9SAv1l9XxE5O1WE/edit?gid=0#gid=0]
PLEASE NOTE: SIGN UP BY AUGUST 10TH TO RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT!
* PRICES WILL INCREASE BY $5 FOR ALL SIGN-UPS BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 2026!
AWARDS
TBD
BIB PACKET PICKUP:
TBD
RACEDAY SCHEDULE
TBD
OTHER REMINDERS:
TBD
Whether you are the everyday runner, first time 5k'er, or experienced walker, we are excited to invite you to join us to commemorate everyone striving to build healthier habits. All proceeds directly benefit the MCG Student Run Clinics. These are student doctors who are dedicated to improving the health of Augusta's underserved communities through providing free healthcare and helping patients live healthier lifestyles.
If you need a training plan, please refer to these 2 sample plans below!
BEGINNER 6 Week Plan [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yLiwUZdU825HErDb6IbbJ9kI5f-Nw546GXJxA2fJUlw/edit?gid=0#gid=0]
Beginner to Intermediate 5k Plan | Time Based and Scaled by Effort [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aqtbKUofMcjMqHP5djn2MVZJ1XfC9SAv1l9XxE5O1WE/edit?gid=0#gid=0]
PLEASE NOTE: SIGN UP BY AUGUST 10TH TO RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT!
* PRICES WILL INCREASE BY $5 FOR ALL SIGN-UPS BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 2026!
AWARDS
TBD
BIB PACKET PICKUP:
TBD
RACEDAY SCHEDULE
TBD
OTHER REMINDERS:
TBD
Races
-
5k Walk/Run AU STUDENT and GRAD STUDENT
Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$23.38
OPENS 12 JUL -
5k Walk/Run STAFF, FACULTY or ALUMNI
Incl. $4.07 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$34.07
OPENS 12 JUL -
5k Walk/Run General Public
Incl. $4.07 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$34.07
OPENS 12 JUL
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