MCG White Coat Dash 5K

About the Event

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 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. All 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 10th to receive a free T-Shirt!

Prices will increase by $5 for all sign-ups beginning August 15, 2026!

Awards

TBD

Bib Packet Pickup:

TBD

Raceday Schedule

TBD

Other Reminders:

TBD

Races Offered

5k Walk/Run AU STUDENT and GRAD STUDENT

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.00

5k Walk/Run General Public

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

5k Walk/Run STAFF, FACULTY or ALUMNI

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Augusta.

thermostat Temperature

21.9° / 31.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

24.1° / 33.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:50

nightlight Sunset

20:11

About Augusta

Learn more about the host city, Augusta.

Augusta is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. Due to its location inland on the Savannah River, Augusta was a city of major strategic importance by the end of the Civil War. It was spared most of the destruction of many other southern cities, so there are many old buildings and landmarks. Augusta is also home to the Augusta National Golf Club, one of the world's most prestigious and exclusive golf clubs, which plays host to the Masters golf tournament.