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DeKalb Dash Motivational Wristbands!
At DeKalb Dash, we’ve created a motivational pathway inspired by martial arts belts, where athletes earn colored wristbands as they reach new goal times.
Each level represents progress, effort, and growth, culminating in a “black belt” level that symbolizes a high standard of achievement.
Wristbands are awarded through team ceremonies, making each milestone meaningful and memorable.
To make this even more impactful, each level is named in honor of a sponsor or donor, with their name printed directly on the wristband. Sponsoring this program helps provide wristbands, support recognition moments, and give young athletes a tangible way to see and celebrate their progress.
In addition to concrete time goals there are three special wrist bands that represent the core values of Dekalb Dash.
They are:
At DeKalb Dash, we’ve created a motivational pathway inspired by martial arts belts, where athletes earn colored wristbands as they reach new goal times.
Each level represents progress, effort, and growth, culminating in a “black belt” level that symbolizes a high standard of achievement.
Wristbands are awarded through team ceremonies, making each milestone meaningful and memorable.
To make this even more impactful, each level is named in honor of a sponsor or donor, with their name printed directly on the wristband. Sponsoring this program helps provide wristbands, support recognition moments, and give young athletes a tangible way to see and celebrate their progress.
In addition to concrete time goals there are three special wrist bands that represent the core values of Dekalb Dash.
They are:
- White – Finisher
Awarded to athletes who complete their first race, marking the beginning of their journey and the courage to step to the starting line and see it through to the finish. - Grey – Tough as Nails
Awarded to athletes who show grit and resilience—pushing through tough workouts, racing with courage, battling challenging conditions, and refusing to quit. This level represents the willingness to fight, persevere, and finish no matter the obstacle. - Camo – Always Shows Up
Awarded to athletes who are dependable, positive, and team-first—showing up consistently, supporting their teammates, and bringing a strong attitude every day without complaining.
- Sat. Aug. 22 Strong Rock Patriot Cross Country Invitational Locust Grove, GA Meet Link
- Sat. Sep. 5 AT&T Starr's Mill XC Meet Fayetteville, GA Meet Link
- Sat. Sep. 19 Wingfoot XC Classic Carterville, GA
- Sat. Oct. 10 Peach State Middle School Championships Commerce, GA Meet Link
- Sat. Oct.
- Sat. Nov.
- Sat. Nov. 14 USATF XC State Meet***
- Sat. Nov. 21 USATF XC Region Meet***
- Sat. Dec. 12 USATF XC Jr Olympics Nationals*** LaFayette, LA
Meet the Coaches
Kevin Graham
Kevin Graham is a longtime member of the Atlanta running community with over 40 years of experience as both an athlete and coach.
His journey began humbly as the last kid on his team, a starting point that shaped his work ethic and passion for the sport.
He went on to become a six-time Georgia State Champion in cross country and track, a Footlocker (Kinney) National Finalist, and was inducted into the Georgia High School Cross Country & Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2013.
At the collegiate level, Kevin made history at Georgia Tech as the program’s first NCAA Cross Country All-American and held the school’s 10K record for 17 years.
His personal bests include 14:09 (5K), 29:36 (10K), 1:09:36 (half marathon), and 2:27:45 (marathon).
Kevin has coached at the collegiate, private, and volunteer levels for over two decades, including helping lead Emory University to four NCAA Cross Country National appearances. He currently works in communications in Conyers, GA, and continues to coach and mentor athletes of all levels.
His journey began humbly as the last kid on his team, a starting point that shaped his work ethic and passion for the sport.
He went on to become a six-time Georgia State Champion in cross country and track, a Footlocker (Kinney) National Finalist, and was inducted into the Georgia High School Cross Country & Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2013.
At the collegiate level, Kevin made history at Georgia Tech as the program’s first NCAA Cross Country All-American and held the school’s 10K record for 17 years.
His personal bests include 14:09 (5K), 29:36 (10K), 1:09:36 (half marathon), and 2:27:45 (marathon).
Kevin has coached at the collegiate, private, and volunteer levels for over two decades, including helping lead Emory University to four NCAA Cross Country National appearances. He currently works in communications in Conyers, GA, and continues to coach and mentor athletes of all levels.