The Donut Dash 5K
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 145 Van Wert St., Buchanan, GA
- Distance
- The Donut Dash 5K
From the Organizer
Please make plans TODAY! To JOIN US! For the 3rd. Annual Running of the “Donut Dash 5K” hosted by the Haralson County Sheriff’s Foundation! Saturday Morning - August 1st - 9:00 AM Race Start! This fundraiser is for all of the youth programs that The Haralson County Sheriff’s Foundation hosts including the C.H.A.M.P.S Program, the Car Seat Program, and “Cadets”! We know you will LOVE the Race around that meanders in and around beautiful downtown Buchanan, GA! We are SUPER Excited about our amazing year-3 event and do hope you will make plans to join us for an AWESOME Summer-time Race Event!
Interested in being a sponsor? Please contact Deputy Atkins at paige.atkins@haralsoncountyga.gov
Race Registration Fees:
*$30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:59 PM Sunday evening, July 26th. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!)
*$40 Race Day Registration Fee
Race Location / 5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
Race Starts and Finishes in beautiful downtown Buchanan, GA (Please scroll down for route map.) adjacent to the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library located at 145 Van Wert St. Enjoy the super-scenic small town feel to this fast race route! There is also plenty of parking in and around the route in downtown Buchanan, so don’t sweat that!
Race Day Schedule of Events:
*7:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Race Day Packet Pick-Up Opens
*8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*9:00 AM 5K Start Time
*10:15 AM Awards Presentation
*10:16 AM (or 'round about there....FREE DONUTS!!!)
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up for those pre-registered:
Pre-Registration Packet Pick Up will be held Friday, July 31st from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office located 137 Hayes-Glass Dr. Breman, GA 30110. Please make every effort to pick up if possible to avoid race day lines!
Awards:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
Please note, this is a rain or shine event.
And Please plan to join us post-race for free donuts!
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
90°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carrollton, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Buchanan, GA
Elevation
1,067 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is The Donut Dash 5K?
- The Donut Dash 5K is a running race held in Buchanan, Georgia on August 1, 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 Donut Dash 5K?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Buchanan, Georgia at 145 Van Wert St., Buchanan, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Donut Dash 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Donut Dash 5K
Aug 1, 2026