19th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway October 3, 2026

The race.

The 19th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway takes place October 3, 2026, in Waynesboro, GA, at Waynesboro City Park. The event includes a 5K run, 2-mile walk, 1-mile run for ages 6–12, 50-yard run for ages 5 and under, and a 1/4-mile adaptive walk. The 5K and 1-mile children's run use electronic timing. Entry fees are $35 for the 5K and 2-mile walk, $25 for cross country teams (groups of 10 or more), $25 for children's runs, and free for the adaptive walk. Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. with the 5K and 2-mile walk starting at 8:30 a.m. Packet pickup is Friday, October 2, from 2–5 p.m., or race day before 8 a.m.; registration must close by September 11 to guarantee a race t-shirt. All proceeds benefit the Center for New Beginnings, which serves children and adolescents with special needs.