Chickamauga Chicken and Waffles 5k Dash

Strap on your running shoes and your wildest breakfast costume for the Chicken & Waffles Dash 5K – the zaniest race you'll likely ever jog, sprint, or flap through! Dash through the Chickamauga Chicken & Waffles Festival on June 13th, 2026, where your passion for running meets your love for syrupy goodness and imaginative dress-up. Sporting feathers or flipping a waffle suit, go head-to-head in our Costume Challenge; with top honors for Best Chicken, Best Waffle, Funniest, and Best Group Costume. Cross the finish line to snag a custom race tee and a shiny medal to celebrate your achievement. And the fun doesn't end there – stick around for a post-race fiesta of fantastic foods and local treasures. Run for glory, race for waffles – no matter your pace, it's a win-win at the Chicken & Waffles Dash!