The Donut Dash 5K
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Buchanan, GA
- 145 Van Wert St., 30113
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Dash through charming Buchanan, GA, for a good cause and a sweet treat. This scenic 5K supports youth programs and ends with free donuts.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseJoin the Haralson County Sheriff’s Foundation for the 3rd Annual Donut Dash 5K in Buchanan, GA. This summer event is a fundraiser supporting vital youth programs like C.H.A.M.P.S and Cadets. Runners will enjoy a super-scenic course winding through beautiful downtown Buchanan, offering a charming small-town feel. Celebrate your finish with free donuts and vie for awards across multiple age categories. It's a wonderful opportunity to run for a cause and enjoy a delightful morning.
What to expect
- * Run a 5K course through the scenic, small-town streets of downtown Buchanan.
- * Compete for awards across overall, masters, and age group categories.
- * Enjoy complimentary donuts post-race as a sweet reward for your efforts.
Standout details
- Fundraiser for youth programs
- Scenic downtown Buchanan course
- Awards for top finishers
- Free donuts post-race
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The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Please make plans TODAY! To JOIN US! For the 3rd. Annual Running of the “Donut Dash 5K” hosted by the Haralson County Sheriff’s Foundation! Saturday Morning - August 1st - 9:00 AM Race Start! This fundraiser is for all of the youth programs that The Haralson County Sheriff’s Foundation hosts including the C.H.A.M.P.S Program, the Car Seat Program, and “Cadets”! We know you will LOVE the Race around that meanders in and around beautiful downtown Buchanan, GA! We are SUPER Excited about our amazing year-3 event and do hope you will make plans to join us for an AWESOME Summer-time Race Event!
Interested in being a sponsor? Please contact Deputy Atkins at paige.atkins@haralsoncountyga.gov
Race Registration Fees: *$30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:59 PM Sunday evening, July 26th. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!) *$40 Race Day Registration Fee
Race Location / 5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
Race Starts and Finishes in beautiful downtown Buchanan, GA (Please scroll down for route map.) adjacent to the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library located at 145 Van Wert St. Enjoy the super-scenic small town feel to this fast race route! There is also plenty of parking in and around the route in downtown Buchanan, so don’t sweat that!
Race Day Schedule of Events: *7:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Race Day Packet Pick-Up Opens *8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements *9:00 AM 5K Start Time *10:15 AM Awards Presentation *10:16 AM (or 'round about there....FREE DONUTS!!!)
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up for those pre-registered: Pre-Registration Packet Pick Up will be held Friday, July 31st from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office located 137 Hayes-Glass Dr. Breman, GA 30110. Please make every effort to pick up if possible to avoid race day lines!
Awards: Awards will be given to the following: *Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners *Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners *Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
Please note, this is a rain or shine event.
And Please plan to join us post-race for free donuts!
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