Dolly Dash & Dolly Days
1 Mile Fun walk - 5K - 10K & VIRTUAL
May 2, 2026
2023 - 2025 brought more than 8000 participants & 50,000+ 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 4th annual Dolly Dash 10k, 5k & 1 mile fun run / walk in Downtown Ringgold Georgia.
"Y'all bring your mama and them alrighty?"
Keep Scrolling for the finisher shirt, FAQs and tons of info.
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New option - Choose from SOFT TRIBLEND OR TECH TEE
SOFT TRIBLEND SCREEN PRINTED - NOT FULL COLOR
TRIBLEND SOFT SCREEN PRINT TEE - NOT FULL COLOR
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FULL COLOR SUBLIMATED TECH TEE (SAME AS 2025 MATERIAL)
SUBLIMATED TECHNICAL TEE
(SAME AS 2025 MATERIAL)
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VOLUNTEER FOR DOLLY DASH TO GET THE STAFF SHIRT
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARTNER?
Did we mention all the wonderful places to shop and eat?
Take your medal or bib in to save at the participating merchants from Thursday to Sunday
JEFFERSON'S - FREE APPETIZER WITH YOUR MEDAL!
Take your medal or bib in to save at the participating merchants from Thursday to Sunday
JEFFERSON'S - FREE APPETIZER WITH YOUR MEDAL!
Dolly Dash Racer Perks 2026
Must have medal or bib to claim discounts / perks
Specials go through Dolly days (Thursday-Saturday)
Uniktings! - 10% discount & a chance to win $100 gift certificate
Southern Charm/Little Charmers – 20% discount
A Fern & A Feather - 10% discount – Fri and Sat
Tru2u Beauty - 10% off prebooking
Roadside Café – 1 Free Drink
Joy’s Gift Shop – 10-20% discount
JessiE Thorton’s Karate - $100 enrollment – Through the month of May
iScrap On - 15% discount
Caffeine Addicts – 10% off order
801 Butcher shop -10% off
Book & Barrell -10% off & $5 Mimosas
Ringgold Feed & Seed - 10% Off
The Spot Creamery - 10% Off
Must have medal or bib to claim discounts / perks
Specials go through Dolly days (Thursday-Saturday)
Uniktings! - 10% discount & a chance to win $100 gift certificate
Southern Charm/Little Charmers – 20% discount
A Fern & A Feather - 10% discount – Fri and Sat
Tru2u Beauty - 10% off prebooking
Roadside Café – 1 Free Drink
Joy’s Gift Shop – 10-20% discount
JessiE Thorton’s Karate - $100 enrollment – Through the month of May
iScrap On - 15% discount
Caffeine Addicts – 10% off order
801 Butcher shop -10% off
Book & Barrell -10% off & $5 Mimosas
Ringgold Feed & Seed - 10% Off
The Spot Creamery - 10% Off
Packet pick up information
Friday Pre-Race Packet pick up and Expo
Ringgold Depot
May 1 from 4-7pm
(Thursday April 30 -4-7 PM may be added if needed)
Saturday morning from 6:30-8:45AM-Ringgold Depot
You may pick up for your friends with permission from them.
If you have more than 3 people to pick up for, please make a list of names written out.
SATURDAY 5/02
● 6:30 am - Packet pick up begins
● 7:30am-10k Starts-
● 8:00am- 5k Competitive
● 8:30am - 5k Walk/Run start
● 9am-1 mile walk starts
● 10am- Dolly Dash awards Emcee Big Rich
Friday Pre-Race Packet pick up and Expo
Ringgold Depot
May 1 from 4-7pm
(Thursday April 30 -4-7 PM may be added if needed)
Saturday morning from 6:30-8:45AM-Ringgold Depot
You may pick up for your friends with permission from them.
If you have more than 3 people to pick up for, please make a list of names written out.
SATURDAY 5/02
● 6:30 am - Packet pick up begins
● 7:30am-10k Starts-
● 8:00am- 5k Competitive
● 8:30am - 5k Walk/Run start
● 9am-1 mile walk starts
● 10am- Dolly Dash awards Emcee Big Rich
FAQS
Is there a map?
Google Earth Course Maps
Red=1 Mile
Yellow =5k
Blue 10k - This will have an additional loop in our new park
Dolly Dash is rain or shine
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN AT THE AWARDS TENT - Unless you are an overall top 3 winner or winner of the masters.
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 2026. No refunds can be made within 60 days race day.
No transfers after April 25, 2026
Email [email protected] to save your registration for 2026. To make a transfer, log in to hakuapp.com to access your account.
Can I bring my dog? YES on a leash
The start line will be downtown on Tennessee St Look for the big yellow arch.
Is there a cut off time for the course? Yes 9:45am on the 5k finish. This gives plenty of time to enjoy yourself on the course, but also keep participants safe after the police have left .
The 10k is a run only as the first 3 miles must be completed within 45 min. so the roads can open back up.
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. 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.
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 at the bottom of this page
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 1 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 timed heat & 10K run. 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
RACE MANAGED BY PHOENIX RACES (A LOCAL & FEMALE OWNED COMPANY) & BENEFITS THE EVITT FOUNDATION (A 501c3)
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