Gainesville, GA
Dempsey Dash 5K and 1k Fun Run
- Date
- First start9:00 AM EST
- LocationBrenau University Amphitheater, Gainesville, GA 30501
- Distances5K · Kids
- SurfaceRoad
- SwagDempsey Dash T-Shirt
Bib Scout Report
| Event | Distance | Start | Current fee | Next increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run (Friends, Family & Community) | 5K | 9:00 AM EST | $30 | $45 on |
| 5K Run (Brenau Students) | 5K | 9:00 AM EST | $10 | $15 on |
| 5K Run (Brenau Employees) | 5K | 9:00 AM EST | $15 | $20 on |
| 1K Fun Run (Friends, Family & Community) | — | 9:00 AM EST | $15 | $25 on |
| 1K Fun Run (Brenau students and employees) | — | 9:00 AM EST | $15 | $25 on |
| 1K Fun Run (Children under 10) | Kids | 9:00 AM EST | $10 | $15 on |
Scouted from the official RunSignup listing. Fees shown exclude processing fees. Merit badges are detected from the organizer’s description. Dates, courses, and prices can change — confirm on the registration page.
About Dempsey Dash 5K and 1k Fun Run
On March 14, Brenau University will host its annual Dempsey Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run in memory of the university’s long-time executive vice president and CFO, Wayne Dempsey. The event benefits the Wayne W. Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund, first funded in Dempsey’s memory in 2014 by an anonymous donor. Official Dempsey Dash T-shirts provided for all pre-registered participants by February 20. All other registered participants through race day will receive shirt while supplies last. Certified race: Certification # is GA24002DJ Why A Bowtie? Known for his impeccable style, Dr. Dempsey was a true clotheshorse who was rarely seen on campus without a sharp suit or a fashionable sport coat. His commitment to fashion was legendary—his sons even recall him mowing the lawn in penny loafers. His signature bow tie habit allegedly began in the late 1980s, inspired by his eldest son. Not content with…
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