2024 Race day was amazing!
If you missed it, you can still do the virtual event by clicking the button below. A shirt and medal will be mailed to you.
1 Mile Fun walk - 5K & a new 10K option!
2023 brought more than 1100 participants & 10,000+ people
to Ringgold, GA for the Dolly Dash.
Did you know that Dolly was married in Ringgold?
She sure was. Ringgold loves Dolly and we will celebrate with the Dolly Day including our 2nd annual Dolly Dash 10k, 5k & 1 mile fun run / walk in Downtown Ringgold Georgia.
"Y'all bring your mama and them alrighty?"
to Ringgold, GA for the Dolly Dash.
Did you know that Dolly was married in Ringgold?
She sure was. Ringgold loves Dolly and we will celebrate with the Dolly Day including our 2nd annual Dolly Dash 10k, 5k & 1 mile fun run / walk in Downtown Ringgold Georgia.
"Y'all bring your mama and them alrighty?"
SATURDAY 5/11
● 8:00am-Dolly Dash 10k begins , 8:15 - 5k First Heat, 8:30 - 5k Second Heat, 8:45 - ! mile fun Walk
● 8am- DJ Hits the stage
● 9am- Shops open
● 9am-10:30am- Shelby Lynn and Band
10am is Course cut off time.
● 10am-1pm Bonnie Blue the cow at 3 Crafty Chics
● 10:30am-11:30- Dolly Dash awards
● 9am & 11am Ringgold legacy hall breakfast- tickets must be purchased in advance see below for more info
● 11:30am-12- Dolly line dancing with Blue mountain yoga main stage
● 11am-2pm Kid zone near Doc Steve’s
● 11am-5pm Special Dolly cocktails on the patio of Jefferson’s
● 12pm-3pm butterfly tattoos, hair tinsel, and Dolly eyeshadow at tru2u beauty
● 1pm- how to deal with Jolene self defense class. free! Jessie Thornton’s Karate studio
● 12pm-1pm- Dolly look alike contest (DJ Dea)
● 11am-6pm-Dolly Carriage rides located near the Ringgold Legacy Hall
● 5:30pm- Dolly the barista making Dolly latte art at Caffeine Addicts
● 7pm- Sweet Georgia sound featuring Melanie Willetts, Greg Glover, and Dolly Parton
tribute featuring Summer Shyvonne at the Ringgold Depot
● 9am-3pm Mammograms with Tri-Med- Save the TaTa’s - CHI Memorial Bus
● 2pm-3:30pm- Courtney Daly band
● Dolly's favorite scavenger hunt/match game.All weekend long
● Food Trucks located on Depot Street
● 8:00am-Dolly Dash 10k begins , 8:15 - 5k First Heat, 8:30 - 5k Second Heat, 8:45 - ! mile fun Walk
● 8am- DJ Hits the stage
● 9am- Shops open
● 9am-10:30am- Shelby Lynn and Band
10am is Course cut off time.
● 10am-1pm Bonnie Blue the cow at 3 Crafty Chics
● 10:30am-11:30- Dolly Dash awards
● 9am & 11am Ringgold legacy hall breakfast- tickets must be purchased in advance see below for more info
● 11:30am-12- Dolly line dancing with Blue mountain yoga main stage
● 11am-2pm Kid zone near Doc Steve’s
● 11am-5pm Special Dolly cocktails on the patio of Jefferson’s
● 12pm-3pm butterfly tattoos, hair tinsel, and Dolly eyeshadow at tru2u beauty
● 1pm- how to deal with Jolene self defense class. free! Jessie Thornton’s Karate studio
● 12pm-1pm- Dolly look alike contest (DJ Dea)
● 11am-6pm-Dolly Carriage rides located near the Ringgold Legacy Hall
● 5:30pm- Dolly the barista making Dolly latte art at Caffeine Addicts
● 7pm- Sweet Georgia sound featuring Melanie Willetts, Greg Glover, and Dolly Parton
tribute featuring Summer Shyvonne at the Ringgold Depot
● 9am-3pm Mammograms with Tri-Med- Save the TaTa’s - CHI Memorial Bus
● 2pm-3:30pm- Courtney Daly band
● Dolly's favorite scavenger hunt/match game.All weekend long
● Food Trucks located on Depot Street
FAQS
Is there a map? Yes! Keep Scrolling.
i CAN'T FIND MY REGISTRATION... What do I do? Click below:
VERIFY MY REGISTRATION
I can't make it but I have registered. What do I do? You can choose to switch to virtual or save the entry for 2025. No transfers or refunds can be made this close to race day. CLICK HERE TO MAKE CHANGES to virtual. Email [email protected] to save your registration for 2025.
Can I bring my dog? YES on a leash
The start line will be at the corner of Tennessee St and Nashville St. Look for the big yellow arch.
Is there a cut off time for the course? Yes 10am. This gives plenty of time to enjoy yourself on the course, but also keep participants safe after the police have left .
Does my child have to register? YES - anyone on the course must be registered for insurance reasons unless they are in a stroller. Children in a stroller who are not registered will not receive a medal or t-shirt.
Is the race adaptive athlete friendly? YES
Can I be a vendor? The only vendors are food trucks and race sponsors. Food truck applications are closed for 2024. To inquire about being a sponsor, click partnership opportunities up above on this page.
What if I want to change from 5k to 10k or any other changes? You can log in and process the change using the email that you registered with. CLICK HERE TO MAKE CHANGES
Can I register on race day? If we do not sell out you can however we are probably going to be sold out.
Parking information : Map is below
Packet pick up information
Thursday May 9 from 4-7pm at Jefferson's in Ringgold
Friday May 10 4-7pm at Remco Business Center (Dolly pre-party)
Saturday morning 6:30-8:30 City Hall
Where can I potty? Portables
All participants in the 1 mile, 5k & 10k will get a medal and t-shirt (T-SHIRTS are limited sizes for anyone registering after the April 21 deadline - the available quantities are shown when you register)
Do I have to dress up like Dolly? Well, no BUT you should! There is a prize for best dressed Dolly.
Are there Age Group Awards? Yes - There are awards in each age group with 5 or more entries in the times 5k & 10K runs. The 5k will be 5 year age groups and the 10k is 10 year age groups.
There are overall winners in male & female for the following overall winner, masters & grandmasters
Is there a map? Yes! Keep Scrolling.
i CAN'T FIND MY REGISTRATION... What do I do? Click below:
VERIFY MY REGISTRATION
I can't make it but I have registered. What do I do? You can choose to switch to virtual or save the entry for 2025. No transfers or refunds can be made this close to race day. CLICK HERE TO MAKE CHANGES to virtual. Email [email protected] to save your registration for 2025.
Can I bring my dog? YES on a leash
The start line will be at the corner of Tennessee St and Nashville St. Look for the big yellow arch.
Is there a cut off time for the course? Yes 10am. This gives plenty of time to enjoy yourself on the course, but also keep participants safe after the police have left .
Does my child have to register? YES - anyone on the course must be registered for insurance reasons unless they are in a stroller. Children in a stroller who are not registered will not receive a medal or t-shirt.
Is the race adaptive athlete friendly? YES
Can I be a vendor? The only vendors are food trucks and race sponsors. Food truck applications are closed for 2024. To inquire about being a sponsor, click partnership opportunities up above on this page.
What if I want to change from 5k to 10k or any other changes? You can log in and process the change using the email that you registered with. CLICK HERE TO MAKE CHANGES
Can I register on race day? If we do not sell out you can however we are probably going to be sold out.
Parking information : Map is below
Packet pick up information
Thursday May 9 from 4-7pm at Jefferson's in Ringgold
Friday May 10 4-7pm at Remco Business Center (Dolly pre-party)
Saturday morning 6:30-8:30 City Hall
Where can I potty? Portables
All participants in the 1 mile, 5k & 10k will get a medal and t-shirt (T-SHIRTS are limited sizes for anyone registering after the April 21 deadline - the available quantities are shown when you register)
Do I have to dress up like Dolly? Well, no BUT you should! There is a prize for best dressed Dolly.
Are there Age Group Awards? Yes - There are awards in each age group with 5 or more entries in the times 5k & 10K runs. The 5k will be 5 year age groups and the 10k is 10 year age groups.
There are overall winners in male & female for the following overall winner, masters & grandmasters
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
Did we mention all the wonderful places to shop and eat?
Take your medal in to save at the following
JEFFERSON'S - FREE APPETIZER WITH YOUR MEDAL!
Free cowgirl hat with Dolly Drink purchase while supplies last.
Take your medal in to save at the following
JEFFERSON'S - FREE APPETIZER WITH YOUR MEDAL!
Free cowgirl hat with Dolly Drink purchase while supplies last.
Where to stay: The brand new Avid Hotel is our host hotel
and we will run a shuttle from the hotel.
They will also host a prerace packet pick up and are in a great location.
and we will run a shuttle from the hotel.
They will also host a prerace packet pick up and are in a great location.
Enjoy a full brunch with mimosa and Dolly Impersonation show at The Legacy Hall
Tickets are required.
Tickets are required.
The 1 mile course will follow the 5k from the start until back on Nashville Street at Lafayette where it will turn to the finish line
RACE MANAGED BY PHOENIX RACES (A LOCAL COMPANY) & BENEFITS THE REC PROJECT (A 501c3) assisting homeless and temporarily housed children, Lift, Lighthouse Ministry Trip & Flourish Foster Care.
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