From 200 runners in 2006 to 2,025 in 2025!

Watch our first recap video: “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us!” We would like to thank Carl Crenshaw of Photogents for the amazing drone footage and to Ross Bailey of Primerica for his creative editing.

Thank you to our AMAZING 2025 Dash Sponsors!*

Get a quick view of the 2025 Sponsors & Community Partners Resource Booklet
Visit https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/resources-2025-sponsors-community-partners/

Sponsors are listed below by level and in order of registration date/time. Some of these Dash sponsors also sponsored the IDA-GA Evening at the Carter Center, held on October 23, the first night of the National Conference. Learn more.

PLATINUM LEVEL

The Howard School – Dash Platinum
Wardlaw School of the Atlanta Speech School – Dash Platinum
The Schenck School and ReadSource – Dash Platinum
Swift School – Dash Platinum
Saint Francis – Dash Platinum
The Walker School New Avenues Dyslexia Program – Dash Platinum

GOLD LEVEL

Woodward Academy Transition Learning Support Program – Dash Gold
GRACEPOINT School – Dash Gold
Roberts Academy at Mercer University – Dash Gold
Mill Springs Academy – Dash Gold
Sage School – Dash Gold
Jump Start Gym – Dash Gold

SILVER LEVEL

Sandy Springs Center for Psychological Services – Dash Silver
Syllables Learning Center – Dash Silver
WriteToRead.Org – Dash Silver
Center for Psychological & Educational Assessment – Dash Silver
Peachtree Pediatric Psychology – Dash Silver
The Atlanta Psychology Group – Dash Silver
Puppy Haven Pet Resort – Dash Silver
Courage Schools – Dash Silver
Kairos Learning Center at Saint Martin’s Episcopal School – Dash Silver
Tap Learning Services – Dash Silver
Nessy Learning – Dash Silver
Dr. Leslie A. Stuart and Associates – Dash Silver
Wood Family Academic Resource Center – Dash Silver
The Cottage School – Dash Silver
Academy of Innovation – Dash Silver
Brightmont Academy – Dash Silver
Effective Students – Dash Silver

BRONZE LEVEL

Cultivating Literacy, LLC – Dash Bronze
Piasta Walker Hagenbush LLC – Dash Bronze
Gonzalez Torres Law – Dash Bronze
Stacey Levy & Associates Speech-Language Therapy & Tutoring Services – Dash Bronze
Darlington School – Dash Bronze
Mount Vernon School – Dash Bronze

IN-KIND

Road Runner Sports – Dash In-Kind
Pacific Resources International (PRI) – Dash In-Kind
Tofutti Brands – Dash In-Kind
Photogents – Dash In-Kind
Charles Fullenwider Designs – Dash In-Kind
Fit2Run – Dash In-Kind

PEER ORGANIZATIONS

We are pleased to have the support of our peer organizations year-round!
Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS)
Decoding Dyslexia Georgia
The Reading League Georgia
Parent to Parent of Georgia

What: 2025 Dyslexia Dash
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
NEW Start Time: 1-Mile 7:45 am, followed by 5K 8:15 am
NEW Location: Still Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, but we’ve shifted slightly. Registration/Bib Pickup will be set up in Nordstrom’s Parking Lot. Plan to park in Von Maur’s lot. Look for poles with numbers 71 and 72. You may also park outside the festival area in front of Nordstrom’s.
Virtual 5K Option: Participate anytime, anywhere! Upload your best time from October 1 through October 18 (by 11:59 pm EST).

Volunteer: Interested in Volunteering on the Day of the Dash in 2026? We would love your help! Sign up HERE to get more information about volunteering in 2026.

In-Person Event Details

🏃‍♂️ Peachtree Qualifier: The chip-timed 5K race is perfect for improving your time!

👥 Run With a Team: Make it fun—team up and meet up with friends, family, or coworkers! When you register, you will be given the option of creating or joining a team.

🎉 Fun for All Ages: Enjoy activities like face painting, a Kids’ Zone, rock painting, a photo booth, and more!

👕 Race Shirts & Bags: All participants will receive a race T-shirt and bag on Race Day.

🏅 Awards for Top Finishers: Medals will be awarded to top finishers.

✨ Dyslexia Talent & Creativity Showcase: Showcasing the wide variety of talents and interests of dyslexic authors, artists, and creators! Interested in sharing your work and/or your journey? Learn about the ways you can participate: https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/inspire-dyslexia/

🎟️ 50/50 Raffle: The Dyslexia Dash is having a 50/50 draw to give you a chance to win money! Tickets can be purchased online up to October 17. The total amount raised will be split 50/50 with the winner. The draw for the winner will occur after the race on Dyslexia Dash day. The winner will receive a check in the mail after the race for their share of the winnings.

Teacher Appreciation Raffle: All teachers who attend the in-person Dash can put their name in the bucket for a chance to win one of many prizes! NOTE: Our Teen Board is collecting donation items. Please fill out this form if you are interested in donating an item. THANK YOU for helping us bring extra smiles and excitement on Dash Day!

📢 New this year! Teen Board Shout-outs: Keep an eye out for our Teen Board Dash Scouts! Teen Scouts will capture joy-filled moments and hand out fun shout-out tokens throughout the morning. Participants might just be spotted for their spirit, spark, or sense of style! If you receive a token, you will be included in our Race Day video recap!

Registration

Visit Run Sign Up for more details about the event, fees, and deadlines.

In-Person 5K
Virtual 5K
In-Person 1-Mile Fun Run (for 10 and under)

View and add photos from the 2024 Dash: https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/GA/Atlanta/DyslexiaDash

Fundraising & Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the Dyslexia Dash by creating a fundraiser or becoming a sponsor!

💙 Fundraisers: As a special thank you, any Fundraiser raising $100 or more by October 1 will have their fundraiser’s name featured on the official Dyslexia Dash t-shirt. Additionally, individual donors contributing $100 or more have the option to have their own name or the name of someone they wish to honor printed on the t-shirt.

🤝 Sponsors: Gain visibility and show your support for the dyslexia community. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels.

New this year – a digital Dyslexia Resource book to be published late fall. Sponsor ads included!
Platinum sponsors who wish to have their logo featured on the race bag should register by August 1.
October 1 is the deadline to ensure the donor/sponsor name or logo is included on the t-shirt.

📌 Learn More About Sponsorship: 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Volunteer With Us!

We are looking for volunteers to help make the 2025 Dyslexia Dash a success! From race setup to cheering on runners, there are many ways to get involved.

📌 Sign Up to Volunteer: Please indicate on this form that you are specifically interested in helping with the Dash. https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/mission/volunteer/