MCG White Coat Dash 5K

The student doctors of MCG Run Club understand that health transcends the four walls of the clinic. The MCG White Coat Dash 5k is an annual event that aims to bring students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members together to celebrate the amazing physical and mental health benefits  hat being active brings.

Whether you are the everyday runner, first time 5k'er, or experienced walker, we are excited to invite you to join us to commemorate everyone striving to build healthier habits. Proceeds directly benefit the MCG Student Run Clinics. These are student doctors who are dedicated to improving the health of Augusta's underserved communities through providing free healthcare and helping patients live healthier lifestyles.

If you need a training plan, please refer to these 2 sample plans below! 

BEGINNER 6 Week Plan

Beginner to Intermediate 5k Plan | Time Based and Scaled by Effort

Please Note: 

• Sign up by August 10, 2026 to receive a FREE t-shirt! 
• Prices will increase by $5 for all sign-ups beginning August 15, 2026! 
• Extra t-shirts for sale are available in our store. Store closes on August 10th! 

Awards

• All finishers will receive an enamel pin (for your white coat if applicable)! 
• Podium winners for the following categories will receive a gift certificate to Fleet Feet and 5th & Fire. 
  • M Student: 1st 2nd 3rd 
  • F Student: 1st 2nd 3rd 
  • M Faculty/Staff/Alum: 1st 2nd 3rd 
  • F Faculty/Staff/Alum: 1st 2nd 3rd 
  • M General: 1st 2nd 3rd 
  • F General: 1st 2nd 3rd 

Bib Packet Pickup:

• Date: Friday, August 28th
• Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 
• Location: Fleet Feet North Augusta (210 Georgia Ave #105, North Augusta, SC 29841) 
• If you registered by the T-shirt deadline, your race T-shirt will be included with your packet. We’ll also have finisher pins for everyone who completes the race! 

Raceday Schedule

• 6:45 AM - LAST CALL at Sharon Jones Amphitheater 
• 8:00 AM - Race Start at Sharon Jones Amphitheater 
  
• 9:30 AM - Award Ceremony at Sharon Jones Amphitheater 
  
• Route Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6726546766 

Parking is available at two garages: 

• 280 Railroad Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841 (closest to SRP Park)
• 1094 Center St, North Augusta, SC 29841 (next to North Augusta Municipal Building)
  

IMPORTANT RACE DAY INFO 
We’ll have water and snacks available at the turn around point and at the finish line. Even though water is available, please still bring your own! 
 
Most importantly, come ready to have fun! We’re excited to bring the MCG community together for another great morning supporting our student-run clinics and the Augusta community. Thank you for signing up and supporting this cause. We’ll see you at the start line!