
From the Organizer
SATURDAY July 4, 2026
Check-in at 7:30am CST; Race Begins at 8am
Place: Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic
19592 SR 56, Beersheba Springs, TN
Run the 5K or stroll 3 miles to the Great Stone Door and back. Every step funds free care at the Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic.
Help us hit our $50,000 goal and make your miles matter!
Click Sign Up to register for the race. $25 for non-competitive; $35 for competitive.
Children under 12 and dogs are welcome and participate for FREE! Our patients also run for FREE! Stop by the clinic to sign up.
You can also support the clinic by donating or sponsoring. Your gift is tax-deductible, and we hope you will support our mission of bringing high-quality health care to our county.
To minimize fees, please donate using the link below rather than through the race registration process.
Race sponsorships are deeply appreciated at the following levels:
Bronze: $500-$999
Silver: $1,000-$2,499
Gold: $2,500 and above
For your generous sponsorship, you and/or your business will be recognized during pre- and post-race communications, and you will be provided with a certificate of appreciation for display throughout the year.
We've partnered with A Matter of Timing! So, you can race for fun or see if you can beat your best time!
Background: Since 2015, Dash to the Door, a 3-mile walk or 5K run through Beersheba Springs, has been our largest annual fundraiser.
Beersheba Springs is perched on the bluffs of the South Cumberland Plateau and is surrounded by natural attractions of TN’s largest state park with waterfalls, scenic panoramas, walking trails and rock formations, including the Great Stone Door, our race’s namesake. For generations, many have come to Beersheba Springs for the beauty and unique community found here.
Located in one of the poorest counties of Tennessee, many local residents can’t afford medical care. In 2010 the community established the Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic, a non-profit facility to provide medical services at no cost to an average of 1,000 patients per year from more than 17 counties. A dental clinic was added in June 2019 bringing much-needed services to the community. Donations and grants support the clinic. We just increased our operations from two days a week to FOUR days a week at the end of last year! Even with our expansion, we provide patient care and life-saving medication for each patient for just over $500 per year on average. We are proud to have an efficient and effective way of providing care through the support of our volunteer physicians and networks.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Coalmont, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
610
as of 2023
Elevation
1,900 ft
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 41 mi
Major Hub
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 72 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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26
Days to train
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dash to the Door 2026
Jul 4, 2026