Sat, Mar 20, 2027

VanderDash

Dunwoody, GA

Opens Jan 4, 2027Annual since at least 2018

1 Mile5K

About the VanderDash

The VanderDash is a school fundraiser road race that starts from an elementary school campus in Dunwoody, on the left side of the building near the arch. Strollers are welcome, though they are asked to line up toward the back. Awards go out later in the morning, so there is reason to stick around after you finish.

Bibs are picked up inside the school before the start. Parking is not at the school itself; runners are directed to nearby schools and a walking path connects them to the start. Race-day registration is available at a table on site, cash or check only.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

150finishers

21:00winner

33:25median

57:31cutoff

Top 3: Nathan Dees (21:00) · Taylor Kahnke (21:18) · R. Chambers (22:11)

The VanderDash has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile3/20/2027 08:00$25

3.1 Miles3/20/2027 08:30$30

Would love to sponsor but not going to run. :)3/20/2027 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the VanderDash

Will I finish last at the VanderDash?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:31, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the VanderDash a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (150 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. 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 VanderDash?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:00 while the median finisher took 33:25. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.