Follow the Sign is a 5K running race held August 23, 2026, at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, Georgia. The race starts at 9:30 AM from the park's location at 2341 Peeler Road. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on registration timing or category. If you're traveling to the race, note that a virtual participation option is available, allowing flexibility if your travel plans change. Whether you run in person at the park or participate remotely, you'll have a straightforward 5K option to complete your weekend training schedule while in the Atlanta area.
From the Race Organizer
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 INFORMATION: All in-person participants receive a race T-shirt and race # at check-in and a medal upon completion of the race. Walkers are encouraged to walk to the right, allowing runners to pass on the left. Participants must be ages 5 and older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is registered for the race. For participants requiring a "guide" or “push-assist” runner, the "guide" or “push-assist” runner MUST register for the race as a "timed" or "untimed" participant. 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 RACE RULES : Participation in the Follow the Sign 5K (RACE) is contingent upon each participant complying with these RACE Rules. By agreeing to participate in this RACE, you hereby agree to be bound by all RACE Rules for the Follow the Sign 5K . Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing reserves the right to exclude or remove any participant from the RACE for failure to comply with any portion of the RACE Rules. Check-in and mandatory race-day number pickup opens to participants starting at 8:30 a.m. All participants must show a government-issued photo ID that matches the registered participant’s name upon check-in. Minors do not need to provide a photo ID upon check-in when accompanied by a registered adult with a proper government-issued photo ID. The RACE is open to members of the public ages 5 and older. Each child under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a registered adult who will be participating with the child during the RACE. Registrations are nontransferable and nonrefundable. RACE bibs may not be sold, given away or used by any person other than the registered individual. Your Government ID must match the name of the registered participant to pick up a race number the morning of the race. All RACE participants must stay on the officially designated 5K course at all times, unless detoured by law enforcement or other official personnel along the route. RACE participants acknowledge agree to follow the designated path for participants on the 5K course. Only registered RACE participants will be allowed on the designated 5K course. No guns or weapons of any kind (including but not limited to knives, mace, pepper spray, stun guns, etc.) are allowed on the park property. No bikes, skateboards or other non-motorized or motorized vehicles are permitted on the 5k course, other than equipment necessary for a person with a disability as required by an ADA participant. No pets are permitted on 5k course except for officially designated service animals as required by an ADA participant. All participants acknowledge that items left in any location in the park during the 5K event are left at the participant’s own risk. Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard or Hearing reserves the right to exclude or remove any participant from the RACE for failure to comply with any portion of the RACE rules. All participants, observers, and spectators will agree to any COVID-19 PROTOCOLS that currently are or may be put in place in the future for the Follow the Sign 5K event. COVID-19 PROTOCOLS for the EVENT: Anyone exhibiting signs of COVID-19 such as feeling sick, recently testing positive for COVID-19 and/or being exposed to anyone showing signs or recently testing positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the RACE. At the present time, wearing a face mask is opti
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Race Travel Insurance
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Follow the Sign 2026 — Dunwoody, GA takes place on August 23, 2026. The race is held in Dunwoody, Georgia.
Where is Follow the Sign 2026 — Dunwoody, GA held?
Follow the Sign 2026 — Dunwoody, GA is held at Brook Run Park 2341 Peeler Rd in Dunwoody, Georgia.
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