MCG White Coat Dash 5K
MCG White Coat Dash 5K is a running race on August 29, 2026 in North Augusta, SC, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 annual 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. 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 to Intermediate 5k Plan | Time Based and Scaled by Effort
Please Note:
- Sign up by August 10, 2026 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
- Route Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6726546766
Sponsorship
- If you would like to sponsor this race, please reach out to estkim@augusta.edu for more information!
Volunteers
- We are in need of volunteers to help support the race, set up, and clean up! Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/SC/NorthAugusta/MCGWhiteCoatDash5k
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
91°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Augusta Daniel Fld Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Augusta, SC
Population
24,928
as of 2023
City Elevation
397 ft
Nearest Airport
AGS
Augusta Regional At Bush Field · 12 mi
Major Hub
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MCG White Coat Dash 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
37
Days to train
- Race
- MCG White Coat Dash 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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MCG White Coat Dash 5K
Aug 29, 2026