Angel Dash - Gainesville, GA | Gainesville, GA, United States

About the Event

The Angel Dash - Gainesville is a community-focused fundraiser and memorial walk held in support of Rachel's Gift, Inc. Scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, the event takes place at the Riverside Preparatory Academy in Gainesville, Georgia. This untimed 5K serves as a meaningful space for families and the community to gather in honor of babies lost too soon. Proceeds benefit the mission of Rachel's Gift, which provides support, education, and guidance to families grieving the loss of a child due to pregnancy or infant loss.

Event Detail	Information	Location	Beneficiary
Event Format	Untimed 5K Walk/Run	Riverside Preparatory Academy	Rachel's Gift, Inc.
Start Time	10:00 AM EDT	2001 Riverside Dr	Grief Support Services

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

-- Purpose and Impact: Rachel's Gift is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a supportive environment for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. The funds raised through the Angel Dash go directly toward the organization's mission to provide specialized care and resources to those in need.
-- Race Atmosphere: Because the 5K is untimed, the focus remains on community connection, remembrance, and solidarity rather than competitive performance.
-- Virtual Participation: For those unable to attend the Gainesville location in person, a virtual registration option is available. This category includes the cost of shipping for official event materials, allowing supporters to participate from any location.
-- Event Apparel: Official 2026 Angel Dash t-shirts are available as part of the registration process, serving as a commemorative item for the event's participants and supporters.
-- Fundraising Progress: The event utilizes a fundraising leaderboard to track community contributions. At the current time, the Gainesville chapter is nearing its fundraising goals through individual donations and team efforts.
-- Sponsorship: The Dash is supported by local host locations and corporate partners designated as Platinum and Angel sponsors, highlighting the local business community's involvement in the cause.
-- Contact: For more information regarding event day specifics or the services provided by Rachel's Gift, the primary event contact is Laura Lance at 470-278-1956.

The Angel Dash offers a compassionate way for the Gainesville community to stand with grieving families while contributing to the expansion of critical support services throughout the region.

Races Offered

Untimed 5K

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$33.10

Virtual

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$41.66

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Gainesville.

thermostat Temperature

15.5° / 24.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.8° / 24.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 32m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:32

nightlight Sunset

20:30

About Gainesville

Learn more about the host city, Gainesville.

Gainesville is a city in Georgia's Historic High Country. The city of Gainesville is one of the larger cities in the Historic High Country along with Rome (Georgia) both with populations around 30,000. The city is located in Hall County (Georgia) in the Central High Country. The city is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is close to the shores of Lake Lanier and less than an hour's drive to downtown Atlanta. Gainesville is home to an Amtrak station.