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VanderDash

Date
March 20, 2027
Distance
VanderDash 1 Mile Fun Run · VanderDash 5K (ChipTimed) · Would love to sponsor but not going to run. :)
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From the Organizer

Proceeds raised from VanderDash directly impact our students, teachers, and staff. We want to be prepared to fund playground and classroom improvements, as well as all the wonderful programs that we love at Vanderlyn.

IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN REGISTERING: Please only enter the teacher’s name when registering a current Vanderlyn student.  Parents and other relatives should be registered as a “Parent/Community Member”, NOT under a teacher’s name.  Anyone registered incorrectly under a teacher’s name will be disqualified from the class competition.

Registration Costs:

Bib number pickup for the 5k is in the gym on race morning from 7am to 8:15am.  Race Day registration is available via QR code. Credit card or debit card only.

$25 per person which includes a race shirt if registered by February 15, 2026.

$150 for a Family Sponsorship - includes five (5) entries and five race shirts, your family name on the race website, and a yard sign to proudly display your contribution to Vanderlyn. Your Family Sponsorship donation to the VanderDash is tax deductible to the extent of the law

 

VanderDash is a certified  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.

 

Events

VanderDash 1 Mile Fun Run8 AMRegister →
VanderDash 5K (ChipTimed)8:30 AMRegister →
Would love to sponsor but not going to run. :)8 AMRegister →

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Race
VanderDash
Date
March 20, 2027

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the VanderDash?
VanderDash is a running race held in Dunwoody, Georgia on March 20, 2027. 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 VanderDash?
Saturday, March 20, 2027 in Dunwoody, Georgia at 1877 Vanderlyn Drive, Dunwoody, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the VanderDash?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

VanderDash

Mar 20, 2027

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