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Dogwood Dash 5K

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calendar_today 11 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

Welcome to the Inaugural Dogwood Dash 5K! 🌸🏃‍♂️

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8:00 AM for the Dogwood Dash 5K, a brand-new race through the beautiful and historic streets of downtown Perry, Georgia! This exciting event is part of the 37th Annual Dogwood Festival, making it a weekend full of fun, fitness, and community celebration.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, the Dogwood Dash 5K is the perfect event for all ages and fitness levels.

Race Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Historic Downtown Perry, Georgia

What’s Included:
🏅 Custom finisher medal for all participants
👕 Race shirt (select your size during registration)
🎉 Post-race festivities in conjunction with the Dogwood Festival

Registration Opens January 10, 2026! Registration Closes on April 10, 2026.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inaugural event. Sign up early to secure your spot and guarantee your race swag!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Want to support this exciting event and gain visibility for your business? Contact Maggie Schuyler at maggie@perrygachamber.com for sponsorship details.

Lace up your sneakers, bring your friends and family, and let’s make history together at the Dogwood Dash 5K!

Races Offered

5k Run

Apr 11, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Perry.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 13.8° / 26.3°
wb_sunny 12.4° / 24.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.4 /
water_drop 61.7%

About Perry

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Perry is a city in Houston and Peach counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Houston County. The population was 13,839 at the 2010 census, up from 9,602 at the 2000 census. As of 2019 the estimated population was 17,894. It is part of the Warner Robins, Georgia metropolitan statistical area, within the Macon–Bibb County–Warner Robins combined statistical area.

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