Follow the Sign

The Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GCDHH) is thrilled to announce the return of the Follow the Sign 5K! This Walk/Run event will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, Georgia. Join us in honoring the vibrancy, resilience, and creativity of the Deaf community. This is a time to raise awareness, celebrate diversity, and recognize the invaluable contributions Deaf individuals make to our world every day. 

Follow the Sign 5K was created by a team of Deaf and Hard of Hearing members to showcase our language and cultural diversity. We are committed to raising funds to improve the lives of Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing individuals. Deaf culture is rich with history, language, art, and connection-centered around the power of visual communication and shared experiences.This Follow the Sign 5K Campaign highlights the uniqueness of sign language, communication, and accessibility.

In addition to participating by walking, running, or hiking, GCDHH is seeking donors to help us reach our goal of $50,000. Sponsoring organizations and individuals will make a significant impact on our community by supporting this annual event. Donations will be acknowledged with advertisements throughout the event and in our monthly newsletters.

This is a USATF-certified 5K course and therefore an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Spectators welcomed!

For questions please contact followthesign5k@gcdhh.org.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE :
8:30 a.m. | Check-in, race # pickups

9:20 a.m. | Race # Pickup Closes

9:20 a.m. | Welcome, Greetings, Booths/Vendors

10:00 a.m. | Official Race Start

11:00 a.m. | Finish of Race 

11:15 a.m. | Awards

AWARDS: 
Awards are given for the overall male and female finisher, and top male and female finisher in each age group as follows: under 18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+.  
Awards winners are based on NET TIME. Only TIMED runners can qualify for awards.

VIRTUAL RACE: 
For those unable to participate in the Follow the Sign in person, the virtual option allows you to run or walk anytime and anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill, at your own convenience. Complete the 5K on your own time and at your preferred location. You can submit your virtual race results via the race registration website. You will receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal mailed to your preferred address. 

SPONSORSHIP INTEREST: 
For questions about corporate sponsorships and any other question, please contact followthesign5k@gcdhh.org.

VOLUNTEER INTEREST: (registration tables, water tables/path, direct-host)
Would you or do you know of anyone that would like to volunteer for the 5K Race? Click this link Race Day Volunteer Sign Up to sign up as race day volunteer. 

NOTE: Staff will not be available via phone or e-mail on the morning of the RACE to answer questions. Please resolve any issues or questions you have before race day by emailing followthesign5k@gcdhh.org.