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May 10, 2025
Ringgold, Ga
Mark your calendar!
1 Mile Fun walk - 5K - 10K & VIRTUAL
NEW COURSE FOR 2025
2024 brought more than 2100 participants & 10,000+ people
to Ringgold, GA for the Dolly Dash.
Did you know that Dolly was married in Ringgold?
She sure was. Ringgold loves Dolly and we will celebrate with the Dolly Day including our 3rd annual Dolly Dash 10k, 5k & 1 mile fun run / walk in Downtown Ringgold Georgia.
"Y'all bring your mama and them alrighty?"
Keep Scrolling for the finisher shirt, FAQs and tons of info.
NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE
2025 Finisher shirt Reveal
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ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY 3/20/25 WILL RECEIVE THIS FINISHER SHIRT
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARTNER?
VENDORS
This is not a craft fair. The only vendors we are excepting for the festival are food / drink vendors, RDP member businesses and race sponsors. To become a race sponsor, click on the Partnerships button below. For Food Trucks, apply HERE
Packet pick up information
Thursday May 8 - 5-8PM
Jefferson's - Tennessee St Ringgold
Friday Pre-Race Party including live music, food and fun
Remco Center May 9 from 4-7pm
Big Rich Brock Comedy Show at Caffeine Addicts following the party
Saturday morning from 6:30-8:45AM- Doc Stevenson's Office
SATURDAY 5/10
● 6:30 am - Packet pick up begins
● 7:30am-10k Starts-● 8am- 5k Competitive run starts
● 8:00am- 5k Competitive
● 8:30am - 5k Walk/Run start
● 9am-1 mile walk starts
● 9am - Shops Open
● 9am-10am- Nina Ricci plays on main stage
● 10am- Dolly Dash awards Emcee Big Rich
● 10:30am Dolly line dancing on main stage
● 11am-12- Look Alike contest and talent Emcee Big Rich
● Ringgold legacy hall breakfast- tickets must be purchased in advance see legacy hall
website for more info. 3 shows this year 9-10:30,11-12:30,1-2:30
● 12-1:30- Shelby Lynn singing Main stage
● 2pm-4pm- Karen Waldrup & Band
● 10am-3pm Kid zone near Doc Steve’s/Behind City hall - face painters, petting zoo, cow, and pony rides
● Pet Parade
● How to deal with Jolene self defense class. free! Jessie Thornton’s Karate studio-
● Dolly Carriage rides
● 7pm- Ringgold Opry Depot Has a big show
● Dolly's favorite scavenger hunt/match game-All Day
● RTC Pickleball Friday all day and Saturday starting at 11
● Food Trucks
Thursday May 8 - 5-8PM
Jefferson's - Tennessee St Ringgold
Friday Pre-Race Party including live music, food and fun
Remco Center May 9 from 4-7pm
Big Rich Brock Comedy Show at Caffeine Addicts following the party
Saturday morning from 6:30-8:45AM- Doc Stevenson's Office
SATURDAY 5/10
● 6:30 am - Packet pick up begins
● 7:30am-10k Starts-● 8am- 5k Competitive run starts
● 8:00am- 5k Competitive
● 8:30am - 5k Walk/Run start
● 9am-1 mile walk starts
● 9am - Shops Open
● 9am-10am- Nina Ricci plays on main stage
● 10am- Dolly Dash awards Emcee Big Rich
● 10:30am Dolly line dancing on main stage
● 11am-12- Look Alike contest and talent Emcee Big Rich
● Ringgold legacy hall breakfast- tickets must be purchased in advance see legacy hall
website for more info. 3 shows this year 9-10:30,11-12:30,1-2:30
● 12-1:30- Shelby Lynn singing Main stage
● 2pm-4pm- Karen Waldrup & Band
● 10am-3pm Kid zone near Doc Steve’s/Behind City hall - face painters, petting zoo, cow, and pony rides
● Pet Parade
● How to deal with Jolene self defense class. free! Jessie Thornton’s Karate studio-
● Dolly Carriage rides
● 7pm- Ringgold Opry Depot Has a big show
● Dolly's favorite scavenger hunt/match game-All Day
● RTC Pickleball Friday all day and Saturday starting at 11
● Food Trucks
FAQS
Is there a map? It’s coming
The course will be different to avoid excessive runners on the nature path at one time.
I can't make it but I have registered. What do I do? You can choose to switch to virtual or save the entry for 2026. No refunds can be made within 60 days race day.
No transfers after May 8.
Email [email protected] to save your registration for 2026
Can I bring my dog? YES on a leash
The start line will be downtown on Tennessee St Look for the big yellow arch.
Is there a cut off time for the course? Yes 10am. This gives plenty of time to enjoy yourself on the course, but also keep participants safe after the police have left .
Does my child have to register? YES - anyone on the course must be registered for insurance reasons unless they are in a stroller. Children in a stroller who are not registered will not receive a medal or t-shirt.
Is the race adaptive athlete friendly? YES
Can I be a vendor? The only vendors are food trucks and race sponsors. Food truck applications are closed for 2024. To inquire about being a sponsor, click partnership opportunities up above on this page.
What if I want to change from 5k to 10k or any other changes? You can log in and process the change using the email that you registered with.
Can I register on race day? If we do not sell out you can however we are probably going to be sold out.
Parking information : Map is coming
Where can I potty? Portables
All participants in the 1 mile, 5k & 10k will get a medal and t-shirt (T-SHIRTS are limited sizes for anyone registering after the April 1 deadline - the available quantities are shown when you register)
Do I have to dress up like Dolly? Well, no BUT you should! There is a prize for best dressed Dolly.
Are there Age Group Awards? Yes - There are awards in each age group with 5 or more entries in the times 5k timed heat & 10K run. The 5k will be 5 year age groups and the 10k is 10 year age groups.
There are overall winners in male & female for the following overall winner, masters & grandmasters
Is there a map? It’s coming
The course will be different to avoid excessive runners on the nature path at one time.
I can't make it but I have registered. What do I do? You can choose to switch to virtual or save the entry for 2026. No refunds can be made within 60 days race day.
No transfers after May 8.
Email [email protected] to save your registration for 2026
Can I bring my dog? YES on a leash
The start line will be downtown on Tennessee St Look for the big yellow arch.
Is there a cut off time for the course? Yes 10am. This gives plenty of time to enjoy yourself on the course, but also keep participants safe after the police have left .
Does my child have to register? YES - anyone on the course must be registered for insurance reasons unless they are in a stroller. Children in a stroller who are not registered will not receive a medal or t-shirt.
Is the race adaptive athlete friendly? YES
Can I be a vendor? The only vendors are food trucks and race sponsors. Food truck applications are closed for 2024. To inquire about being a sponsor, click partnership opportunities up above on this page.
What if I want to change from 5k to 10k or any other changes? You can log in and process the change using the email that you registered with.
Can I register on race day? If we do not sell out you can however we are probably going to be sold out.
Parking information : Map is coming
Where can I potty? Portables
All participants in the 1 mile, 5k & 10k will get a medal and t-shirt (T-SHIRTS are limited sizes for anyone registering after the April 1 deadline - the available quantities are shown when you register)
Do I have to dress up like Dolly? Well, no BUT you should! There is a prize for best dressed Dolly.
Are there Age Group Awards? Yes - There are awards in each age group with 5 or more entries in the times 5k timed heat & 10K run. The 5k will be 5 year age groups and the 10k is 10 year age groups.
There are overall winners in male & female for the following overall winner, masters & grandmasters
Did we mention all the wonderful places to shop and eat?
Take your medal or bib in to save at the participating merchants from Thursday to Sunday
JEFFERSON'S - FREE APPETIZER WITH YOUR MEDAL!
Take your medal or bib in to save at the participating merchants from Thursday to Sunday
JEFFERSON'S - FREE APPETIZER WITH YOUR MEDAL!
RACE MANAGED BY PHOENIX RACES (A LOCAL COMPANY) & BENEFITS THE REC PROJECT (A 501c3) assisting homeless and temporarily housed children, Communities in Schools, The Evitt Foundation. Lighthouse Ministry Trip , Flourish Foster Care & assists families fighting progressed stage cancers.
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