MCG White Coat Dash 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 306 Riverside Blvd, Augusta, SC
- Distance
- 5K Walk/Run AU STUDENT and GRAD STUDENT · 5K Walk/Run STAFF, FACULTY or ALUMNI · 5K Walk/Run General Public & more
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
Raceday Schedule
- If you would like to sponsor this race, please reach out to estkim@augusta.edu for more information!
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- What is the MCG White Coat Dash 5K?
- MCG White Coat Dash 5K is a running race held in Augusta, South Carolina on August 29, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the MCG White Coat Dash 5K?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Augusta, South Carolina at 306 Riverside Blvd, Augusta, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MCG White Coat Dash 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MCG White Coat Dash 5K
Aug 29, 2026