Sun, Apr 4, 2027

THE DAFFODIL DASH

Dunwoody, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

5K1K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Apr 3, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the DAFFODIL DASH

The Daffodil Dash takes place at Brook Run Park, a green, open space in Dunwoody. The race honors children lost in the Holocaust and channels proceeds toward education about that history and about ongoing humanitarian crises, through several partner organizations. It draws runners, walkers, and cyclists, and the atmosphere reflects that breadth of purpose.

Early packet pickup is at a local running store in Brookhaven, with race-morning pickup available at the park. Parking is in the park itself, with overflow at a nearby middle school. Organizers collect donated clothing, linens, food, and other supplies at the event for refugee families, so it is worth bringing something along.

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THE DAFFODIL DASH 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

422finishers

17:54winner

35:58median

1:10:11cutoff

Top 3: Jorge luis Reynaga (17:54) · Evan Sommer (18:23) · Jaron Kossman (19:40)

The DAFFODIL DASH has been held every year since at least 2019. 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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/4/2027 09:00$25

1K4/4/2027 09:10$25

5K4/4/2027 09:00$25

"Most Miles" CHALLENGE4/4/2027 09:00$25

Fun Run/Walk/Bike VIRTUAL4/4/2027 09:00$25

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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 THE DAFFODIL DASH

Will I finish last at the DAFFODIL DASH?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:58, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:10:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the DAFFODIL DASH a good first 5K?

A field of 422 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the DAFFODIL DASH?

The 5K winner ran 17:54 while the median finisher took 35:58. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.