Water Drop Dash 5K Returns March 21 In Roswell

ROSWELL, GA — Mark your calendars for eighth annual Water Drop Dash 5K, Fun Run, and Water Festival at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 21. The race celebrates Fix a Leak Week, March 16-22. Fix a Leak Week reminds homeowners to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks to save two valuable resources: water and money.

The race is held along a flat and scenic stretch of the Chattahoochee River, starting and finishing at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. The Kids’ Fun Run gets youngsters outside while learning about water conservation, too. The post-race Water Festival will be full of resources, giveaways, activities and face painting from local water utilities and sponsors, along with free admission to the Nature Center. All 5K registrants will receive a race number with a chip time that lets them qualify for the following year’s AJC Peachtree Road Race. 5K runners will also receive free race photos from True Speed Photo.

DeAnn Fordham, Senior Director of Development and Marketing, for the Chattahoochee Nature Center, said, “We are collaborating with the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District on this fun event to help increase awareness about the importance of water conservation and the valuable resource the Chattahoochee River plays in the lives of all of us across the region.”

Those interested in doing their part without actually running can be “Ghost Runners” and still get a t-shirt. The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District is also hosting its second annual T-Shirt Design Contest. The winner will have their design featured on the race shirt and will receive a cash prize and free race registration.

Register now at waterdropdash.com, or in-person at local Big Peach Running Co. Stores. Registration is $35 or $45 on the day of the event.

Sponsorships are still available at www.waterdropdash.com/sponsors.