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Dyslexia Dash 2026 Race

October 17, 2026
Perimeter Mall (Von Maur/Nordstrom - Perimeter Parkway NE)
Atlanta, GA 30346 US

Information

The International Dyslexia Association Georgia (IDA-GA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of dyslexia and promoting effective teaching approaches and intervention strategies for struggling readers. We serve as a resource and support system for individuals with dyslexia, as well as the families, educators, and communities that support them.

The Dyslexia Dash supports IDA-GA's outreach initiatives, community grants, and teacher training scholarships. Thank you for your support!

Choose the option that is right for you: 

  • In-Person 5K (Chip-timed AJC Peachtree Qualifier)
  • In-Person 1-Mile Fun Run (for 10 and under)
  • Virtual 5K

In-Person: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Course Location: Perimeter Mall Area, Atlanta, GA (See Course Map)
GPS Location: 4390 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30346
Start/Finish: Perimeter Center Parkway NE in front of Nordstrom Department Store
Bib Pickup/Registration/Festival: Nordstrom's parking lot, next to Von Maur

Start Times: 1-Mile 7:45 am, 5K 8:15 am

Parking: Look for parking poles with numbers 71 and 72 in Von Maur's parking lot. You may also park outside the festival area in front of Nordstrom. 

Bib Pickup: To avoid lines, pick up your race bib on Friday, October 16, at Road Runner Sports in East Marietta. (5:00-7:00) You may also pick up your bib on the morning of the event, beginning at 6:45 am. 

T-Shirt Pickup: For those attending the in-person race, you must be present to pick up your t-shirt or have someone pick it up for you.

5K Race Awards: Medals for Overall Male/Female; Masters Male/Female; 3 deep Male/Female in the following age groups: 8 and under; 9-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+

Virtual 5K: Anywhere, Any Day/Time 

Participate anytime, anywhere! Upload your best time from October 1 through October 17 (by 11:59 pm EST).

  • For those choosing the virtual race, participants will run their own course and can post their times. As soon as you register, you can run the race.

  • Participants post their times on the Dyslexia Dash website, either by text or by email.

  • Race t-shirts and race bags for Virtual Race Participants will be mailed the week of October 19.

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Location

Perimeter Mall (Von Maur/Nordstrom - Perimeter Parkway NE)
4390 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30346 US View Location on Map

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