Sat, Apr 10, 2027

Dogwood Dash 5K

Perry, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026
5K

About the Dogwood Dash 5K

The course runs through the historic streets of downtown Perry, so there is real character to look at as you go. The race is held during the Dogwood Festival, which means the town is already alive when you arrive, and post-race there are festivities right outside the finish area.

This is a first-year event, which gives the morning a certain energy. After you finish, the festival grounds are there to wander, so there is no rush to leave.

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Dogwood Dash 5K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

361finishers
19:26winner
36:20median
1:07:31cutoff

Top 3: Colton Jones (19:26) · Isak Tucker (19:41) · Cason Anderson (20:00)

The Dogwood Dash 5K has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles4/10/2027 08:00$40

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Dogwood Dash 5K

Will I finish last at the Dogwood Dash 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:31, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Dogwood Dash 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 361 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Dogwood Dash 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:26 while the median finisher took 36:20. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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