Name: Dashing in the Dark
Start: 2027-02-27
End: 2027-02-27
Location: Canton

About the Event

Light up the night at the Dashing in the Dark 5K, an electrifying evening run that brings energy, excitement, and a touch of mystery to every mile. As the sun sets, the course transforms—some stretches are well-lit while others are very dark—so participants are strongly encouraged to bring headlamps or flashlights to help guide their way.

We will be running through Etowah River Park in Canton, GA.

All participants will earn a custom finisher medal, shining just as brightly as the racers themselves. We’ll also present awards in the usual 5-year age groups starting at 10 & Under, celebrating fast feet across every division.

Grab your glow gear, light your path, and get ready to dash through the darkness in this unforgettable nighttime 5K!

Races Offered

5K

Feb 27, 2027

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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19:00

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$25.00

5K-No Shirt

Feb 27, 2027

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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19:00

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$32.50

Virtual 5K

Feb 27, 2027

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

19:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Canton.

thermostat Temperature

4.8° / 15.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

1.1° / 12.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 21m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:21

nightlight Sunset

19:20

About Canton

Learn more about the host city, Canton.

Canton is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 22,958, up from 7,709 in 2000.

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Video

Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Dashing in the Dark.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Brenda Stultz	F	75	Lawrenceville, GA	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Michael Lamperski	M	42	Woodstock, GA	22:56.6
🥈	Wesley Sever	M	21	Monroe, GA	24:37.41
🥉	Joel Huff	M	39	Las Vegas, NV	25:35.89
4	Antonio Tinajero	M	58	Ellijay, GA	27:43.2
5	Jason Lickey	M	42	Canton, GA	27:55.94
6	E. Clark	M	9	Woodstock, GA	28:21.27
7	Kaci Sanders	F	35	Ball Ground, GA	28:50.36
8	Danielle Omega	F	48	Johns Creek, GA	28:57.31
9	Norman Wenger	M	58	Johns Creek, GA	29:07.82
10	Tristan Talmadge	M	15	Marietta, GA	29:24.23
11	Malachi Rushing	M	15	Douglasville, GA	29:23.58
12	Lonnie Russell	M	59	Canton, GA	29:24.02
13	Lily Tina	F	30	Ellijay, GA	29:40.18
14	Doug Hicks	M	57	Canton, GA	29:48.48
15	Jaime Mendosa	M	30	Ellijay, GA	29:53.55
16	Jason Millen	M	47	Canton, GA	29:44.28
17	Parker White	M	22	Marietta, GA	29:48.7
18	Mitchell Netzband	M	34	Roswell, GA	29:50.53
19	Cam Lee	M	34	Canton, GA	29:35.07
20	Clay Williams	M	33	Cartersville, GA	29:35.55
21	Alyssa Chester	F	24	Canton, GA	30:20.65
22	Jonathan Hinds	M	41	Marietta, GA	31:14.26
23	Brandy Coats	F	45	Chickamauga, GA	31:14.73
24	Jonathan Kelly	M	14	Villa Rica, GA	31:56.15
25	Bella Winkowski	F	16	Dallas, GA	32:17.3
26	Whitney Van Lierop	F	39	Ball Ground, GA	32:58.76
27	Nicole Nelson	F	46	Canton, GA	33:10.32
28	Breana Miller	F	32	Cartersville, GA	33:24.22
29	David Kelly	M	31	Marietta, GA	33:48.15
30	Taylor Kinsey	M	43	Canton, GA	33:41.31
31	C. Bond	M	9	Marietta, GA	34:05.26
32	Angelo Lewis	M	39	Canton, GA	34:50.15
33	Christina Bergmann	F	44	Woodstock, GA	34:49.58
34	T. Kern	M	12	Ranger, GA	35:06.97
35	G. Copeland	M	9	Jasper, GA	35:16.73
36	Sherry Copeland	F	46	Jasper, GA	35:25.44
37	Andreas Willi	M	24	Cumming, GA	35:27.25
38	Carter Martin	M	22	Cumming, GA	35:45.97
39	Gabrielle Loudermilk	F	23	Cumming, GA	35:34.79
40	Raelynn Vickers	F	13	Canton, GA	35:41.19
41	Zack Vickers	M	24	Ball Ground, GA	35:46.27
42	Abbie Logue	F	24	Canton, GA	36:06.86
43	Jenna Watson	F	22	Canton, GA	36:19.21
44	Madison Walls	F	28	Gainesville, GA	36:39.31
45	Tyler Kling	M	37	Canton, GA	36:26.96
46	Lynn Robinson	M	71	Canton, GA	36:48.96
47	Lyla Malecki	F	20	Canton, GA	36:39.89
48	Chad Cocking	M	51	Canton, GA	36:23.2
49	Allan Lopez	M	17	Carrollton, GA	36:56.93
50	Alayna Shmurduq	F	23	Canton, GA	37:13.88