VanderDash 5K & Fun Run
When is VanderDash 5K & Fun Run?
VanderDash 5K & Fun Run takes place on Saturday, March 20, 2027 in Dunwoody, GA.
What distances does VanderDash 5K & Fun Run offer?
VanderDash 5K & Fun Run offers 6 events: VanderDash 1 Mile Fun Run, VanderDash 1 Mile Fun Run, VanderDash 5K (ChipTimed), VanderDash 5K (ChipTimed), Non-running Sponsor, Would love to sponsor but not going to run. :).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VanderDash 1 Mile Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| VanderDash 1 Mile Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| VanderDash 5K (ChipTimed) | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| VanderDash 5K (ChipTimed) | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| Non-running Sponsor | — | $25.00 | Register |
| Would love to sponsor but not going to run. :) | — | $25.00 | Register |
How much does VanderDash 5K & Fun Run cost?
Registration for VanderDash 5K & Fun Run starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is VanderDash 5K & Fun Run held?
VanderDash 5K & Fun Run is held in Dunwoody, GA at 1877 Vanderlyn Drive.
About VanderDash 5K & Fun Run
Vanderlyn Elementary invites you to our 19th VanderDash 5k and Fun Run on March 20, 2027 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM! All proceeds raised from VanderDash support Vanderlyn Elementary School students, faculty and staff, and fund school and classroom improvements and programs.
The 5K is an official qualifier for the 2027 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race. Awards will be given to the top 5K runners in various age groups. The 5K and Fun Run are walker and stroller friendly!
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at viking.vanderdash@gmail.com.
Family Sponsors
Thank you to these Viking families who support the VanderDash.
Agha Family
Bacon Family
Bailey Family
Barnes Family
Bettis Family
Boyd Family
Branyon Family
Burnett Family
Cash Family
Courbis Family
Crawshaw Family
Curylo Family
Darr Family
DePalma Family
Dias Family
Doyle Family
Flannery Family
Freund Family
Freyman Family
Gearhart Family
Gordon Family
Graviss Family
Green Family
Jennings Family
Kahnke Family
Kay Family
Koenigsberg Family
LaRocca Family
Levine Family
Linsey Family
Logsdon Family
Loustalot Family
Louviere Family
LUBIN Family
Massingill Family
McAnally Family
Mendel Family
Mills Family
Moss Family
Parsons Family
Pham Family
Pottinger Family
Pristach Family
Ross Family
Rozenblat Family
Salloway Family
Sammarco Family
Sanchez Family
Smith Family
Stone Family
Totten Family
Turner Family
Vacha Family
Wallace Family
Walters Family
Whalen Family
Yann Family
FAQs
Can I get a refund?
- Sorry, no refunds will be issued for any reason.
Can I exchange my t-shirt for a different size?
- Sorry, no exchanges. We recommend that you size up if you are in between sizes
Where should I park?
- Please park at Dunwoody High School or Dunwoody Elementary and take the walking path. There will be no parking on Vanderlyn Dr or at Vanderlyn Elementary.
Where do the races begin?
- All races will start at Vanderlyn Elementary, 1877 Vanderlyn Drive, on the left side of the school - look for the arch.
What time do the races begin?
- 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00 am, 5K will start promptly at 8:30 am, . Awards will be give out at 9:30 am.
Do I need to check in when I arrive?
- Yes, check in at the left side of the school upon arrival and pick up your race bib, goody bag, and tshirt.
Can I register on race day?
- Yes, you may register for $35/person at the registration table, but t-shirts are not guaranteed and may not be available. Credit or Debit only.
Can I bring a stroller, bike or scooter?
- Strollers are welcome. However, we ask that you stay to the back of the starting group for the safety of all runners. Bikes and scooters are NOT allowed on the racecourse.
Can I bring my pet?
- Sorry, no pets are allowed for safety and allergy concerns.
What happens after the race?
- The Award Presentation will begin at 9:30 am. Please visit our sponsor display tables.
What is the course for the 5K?
Important Notes:
- Please remember to be considerate of our neighbors along the race course by refraining from littering or walking across private lawns.
- Restrooms will be open in the gym.
- A water stop will be located at the halfway mark during the 5K on Vermack Court.
- The race director reserves the right to cancel any part or whole of the race due to inclement weather or dangerous conditions. Sorry, no refunds will be issued for any reason.
Thank you to our VanderDash Sponsors!
Race Course
Important Registration Details
Please only enter the teacher’s name when registering a current Vanderlyn student. Parents and other relatives should be registered as a “Parent/Community Member”, NOT under a teacher’s name. Anyone registered incorrectly under a teacher’s name will be disqualified from the class competition.
Registration Options:
Family Sponsorship - $150
- Includes five (5) race entries
- Five race shirts (if registered by 2/19/2027)
- Your family name on the race website
- A yard sign to proudly display your contribution to Vanderlyn.
- Your Family Sponsorship donation to the VanderDash is tax deductible to the extent of the law.
5K - $30 (Nov. 2, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2026) / $35 (Jan. 1, 2027 - Mar. 20, 2027)
Fun Run - $25
Non-Running Sponsor - $25: If you are interested in supporting VanderDash, but not interested in running, you can sign up as a Non-Running Sponsor.
All registrants will be guaranteed a race t-shirt if registered by February 19, 2027!
Registration remains open until race day on 3/20/2027, but race shirts are not guaranteed if registering after 2/19/2027. Registration will be available on race day via QR code with credit/debit card only.
Race Day Timeline
7:00 AM: 5K Race Bib Pick Up Begins in the gym (Race Day registration is available via QR code with credit/debit card only)
8:00 AM: Fun Run
8:30 AM: 5K
9:30 AM: Awards
Parking
Parking is available at Dunwoody High School. There will be no parking on Vanderlyn Dr. or at Vanderlyn Elementary.