Come out on Mother's day weekend and spend quality time with the family at the 2027 Dolly Dash.

Dolly Dash & Dolly Days
​1 Mile Fun walk - 5K - ​10K & VIRTUAL
May 8, 2027


​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.

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  FRIED PICKLES 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
Kayak Ringgold - 1/2 off 1 tube or kayak rental
Upcycle & Thrift - 10% discount
 
Packet pick up information

Friday  Pre-Race  Packet pick up party  and  Expo
Ringgold Depot - 155 Depot St, Ringgold, GA 30736
May 1 from 4-7pm

Thursday  April 30
Ringgold Depot-155 Depot St, Ringgold, GA 30736
4-7pm


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
​8:45 - PACKET PICK UP CLOSES
● 9am-1 mile walk starts
● 10am- Dolly Dash awards Emcee Big Rich



SHUTTLES WILL RUN FROM CLARK PARK AND RINGGOLD TELEPHONE COMPANY  TO  DOWNTOWN STARTING AT 7AM


FAQS
Is there a map?  
CLICK BELOW
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 switch to virtual or change my distance? Yes you will need to login and make those changes prior to 4/29/26. No changes will be allowed after this date.

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 :  CLICK THE BUTTON ABOVE  THE FAQs

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 winners MALE AND FEMALE & masters  MALE  & FEMALE

RACE MANAGED BY PHOENIX RACES  (A LOCAL & FEMALE OWNED COMPANY) & BENEFITS THE EVITT FOUNDATION (A 501c3) 
[email protected]
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