19th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway October 3, 2026

Welcome to the 18th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway.  We are so glad you are here to Run the Race with us. The BDB consisted of a 5K run, a 2 mile walk, and several children’s runs, including an Adaptive Run/Walk for our CFNB kids!  The Kidzone is back this year! It’s going to be Fun for People of all Ages.  All proceeds from the BDB will assist in the continued operation of the Center for New Beginnings, which provides services to children and adolescents with special needs. Currently more than 60 children and families are served at the Center’s three locations, which offer ABA therapy to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities in the Waynesboro, Evans and Millen communities.

It is through participants like you that make our event a huge success each year. By helping with our biggest fundraiser, you have made a big difference in the lives of many families.  One of our guiding principles is that we seek to create a “team approach” by serving as a bridge between families and service providers.  Thank you for joining our team for this year’s race. For more information about us and our events please check out our website www.nbeginnings.org.

WHEN:

Saturday , October 3, 2026  8:30 AM-12PM

EVENT FEES:

5K & 2 Mile Walk- $35

Cross Country Teams 5K- $25 (groups of 10 or more)

Derby Dash & Pup Trot- $25

Adaptive (Special Needs) Dash- FREE

We accept cash, checks and credit. 

WHERE:

Waynesboro City Park

500 Shadrack Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 

REGISTRATION & TIME:

 Online at runsignup.com or
 Pick Up Form @ Center For New Beginnings 727 W 6th St. Waynesboro or
 Register on race day from 7:30AM-8:00AM

CHECK-IN   7:30AM-8:00AM

5K and 2 Mile Walk 8:30AM
Immediately following:
Derby Dash 1 Mile (6-12 yrs.)
50 Yard Pup Trot (5 yrs. & under)
1/4 Mile Adaptive Walk (all ages)

The 5K and Kids 1M Derby Dash are timed electronically

 PACKET PICK-UP

Friday October 2,  2-5 pm @ Center For New Beginnings 727 W 6th St ,Waynesboro

or

Saturday @ Waynesboro City Park

***MUST BE REGISTERED BY September 11 to be guaranteed a Race T-Shirt***

PARKING AND ATM INFORMATION:

 Parking is available nearby at  KJ's Supermarket & The Wimberly House
ATMs are located at the following:  Walgreens (400 S Liberty St), and  First  National Bank (308 S Liberty St & 626 N Liberty St).

FAQs:

Are strollers allowed? YES
Are dogs allowed? YES, as long as they are leashed
Can I walk the event? YES 
When and where are results posted? Results are posted on www.runsignup.com and Center For New Beginnings Facebook Page within 24 hours of the event. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact: 

Kim Boothe, Race Director

kim@nbeginnings.org

www.nbeginnings.org

706-437-0505 or 706-225-9582

Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the 19th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway October 3, 2026. It's a fantastic 5K, 3.2K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Waynesboro.