Dashing in the Dark
About this race
Light up the night at the Dashing in the Dark 5K, an electrifying evening run that brings energy, excitement, and a touch of mystery to every mile. As the sun sets, the course transforms—some stretches are well-lit while others are very dark—so participants are strongly encouraged to bring headlamps or flashlights to help guide their way.
We will be running through Etowah River Park in Canton, GA.
All participants will earn a custom finisher medal, shining just as brightly as the racers themselves. We’ll also present awards in the usual 5-year age groups starting at 10 & Under, celebrating fast feet across every division.
Grab your glow gear, light your path, and get ready to dash through the darkness in this unforgettable nighttime 5K!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
5K-No Shirt
Virtual 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Canton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 6:32 PM local time (EST) in Canton on February 27, 2027 — 11h 23m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
Results — Dashing in the Dark
Other races near Canton
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Express Your SuperPower 5K 10K Fun Run and Tot Trot
2026 Run for the Children 5K 10K and Fun Run
Harvest Creek Classic
White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Canton
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Canton
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Canton 5K Races 14 races
- 10K Run Events in Canton 7 races
- Canton Half Marathons 3 races
- Canton Running Calendar 2026 14 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 15 Canton events
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.