Fall Cross Country
Inclusive Program with a Competitive Pathway
DeKalb Dash is a youth cross country program for runners ages 9 through 14, designed for athletes of all experience levels—from first-time runners to those seeking competitive racing opportunities.
We prepare for the following race distances:
We prepare for the following race distances:
- 9-10 3K (1.86 miles)
- 11-12 3K (1.86 miles)
- 13-14 4K (2.48 miles)
Registration is now OPEN!!!
Dekalb Dash Cross Country Season 2026- Registration
$200.00
Youth cross country program for all ability levels featuring coached practices, team races, racing singlet, team T-shirt, motivational awards, and end-of-season celebration. Season runs August 10 – December 12, 2026 at Druid Hills Middle School.
Would you like to sponsor the Team?
Registration Includes:
- Weekly practice sessions
- Racing singlet
- Team T-shirt
- Motivational Awards
- End of season party
Dates:
August 10th, 2026 to December 12th, 2026*
(National Meet December 12th, 2026 For Qualifiers ONLY)
*NOTE: Please expect some pre-announced breaks due to special occasions and Holidays.
(National Meet December 12th, 2026 For Qualifiers ONLY)
*NOTE: Please expect some pre-announced breaks due to special occasions and Holidays.
Practice Days:
- Mondays
- Wednesdays
- Thursdays
- Saturdays -meet weekends ONLY (See Season Meet Schedule below)
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm*
*Note: Adjustments will need to be made for daylights savings later in the fall. Details to be announced.
*Note: Adjustments will need to be made for daylights savings later in the fall. Details to be announced.
Where:
Druid Hills Middle School
3100 Mt Olive Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
NE entrance to the baseball field--Delcourt Dr. The cafeteria side of the school.
***NOTE: There are currently NO restroom facilities at this location, please plan accordingly.***
3100 Mt Olive Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
NE entrance to the baseball field--Delcourt Dr. The cafeteria side of the school.
***NOTE: There are currently NO restroom facilities at this location, please plan accordingly.***
Season Meet Schedule- *****PENDING FINAL SCHEDULE****
- 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 Cartersville, GA Meet Link
- Sat. Oct. 10 Peach State Middle School Championships Commerce, GA Meet Link
- Sat. Oct. 24 The Quad Claw Invitational Marietta, GA Meet Link
- Sat. Nov. 14 USATF XC State Meet***
- Sat. Nov. 21 USATF XC Region Meet***
- Sat. Dec. 12 USATF XC Jr Olympics Nationals*** LaFayette, LA
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Why DeKalb Dash?
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Program Philosophy
Inclusive by Design Every athlete is supported, encouraged, and challenged at their own level. No prior running experience is required. Competitive When Ready Athletes who want to push themselves will receive guidance, goal setting, and opportunities to race in more competitive environments. |
Meet the Coaches
Coach Kevin
Coach 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 when he's not shuttling around his swimmer daughter and runner son.
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 when he's not shuttling around his swimmer daughter and runner son.
Coach Carin
Coach Carin Molchan is lifelong runner and two-time marathon finisher, Coach Carin first fell in love with cross country and track in high school. Running has remained an important part of her daily life and foundational to all the other sports she's pursued.
While running has always been a constant, Carin's college athletics career took a different turn. She became a Division 1 rower at Rutgers University, later coaching the novice teams at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, and at Johns Hopkins University and Loyola University in Maryland. These experiences fostered her passion for helping new athletes of all kinds build confidence, resilience, and a love for athletics.
When she is not running, she enjoys rock climbing, swimming, and overly-ambitious hikes with her two adventurous kids and a very brave husband. She is also a Nurse Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Back on the trails this season, she is excited to introduce young runners to cross country in a way that’s challenging, encouraging, and (most importantly) fun!
While running has always been a constant, Carin's college athletics career took a different turn. She became a Division 1 rower at Rutgers University, later coaching the novice teams at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, and at Johns Hopkins University and Loyola University in Maryland. These experiences fostered her passion for helping new athletes of all kinds build confidence, resilience, and a love for athletics.
When she is not running, she enjoys rock climbing, swimming, and overly-ambitious hikes with her two adventurous kids and a very brave husband. She is also a Nurse Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Back on the trails this season, she is excited to introduce young runners to cross country in a way that’s challenging, encouraging, and (most importantly) fun!
Coach Don
Coach Don Beaudette developed a lifelong love of running as a high school cross country athlete in his hometown of Duluth, Minnesota. Don enjoys running with his son Jack (when he can keep up with him) and sees cross country as a great way to build community and enjoy nature.
When he’s not running, Don can usually be found throwing discs with his border collie (Summer) or chilling to the latest Kacey Musgraves record.
Don works as an Associate Professor of Political Science at Oxford College and is married to Pascael Beaudette. Jack is the oldest of Don & Pascael’s two boys.
When he’s not running, Don can usually be found throwing discs with his border collie (Summer) or chilling to the latest Kacey Musgraves record.
Don works as an Associate Professor of Political Science at Oxford College and is married to Pascael Beaudette. Jack is the oldest of Don & Pascael’s two boys.
Coach JT
Coach JT is a born-and-raised Decatur native who came to running the long way around. Growing up, sports weren't a big part of the picture —instead, he spent his adolescence studying the arts, which lead to a career as a professional musician and filmmaker, building a life around creativity and expression. Then running found him, and it
changed everything: his body, his mindset, and his sense of purpose.
In 2025, JT completed his first full marathon — a milestone that captures exactly who he is as a runner: someone who keeps setting new goals and showing up to meet them. Now he's bringing that same energy to coaching. His son Jonah is starting middle school this year at Druid Hills, and his daughter Margaux is at Laurel Ridge Elementary — so this community is personal. Coach JT knows firsthand that running doesn't require a head start. It just requires showing up.
Coach JT didn't grow up an athlete — he became one. His approach is rooted in encouragement over pressure and consistency over intensity. He believes middle school is the perfect time to discover running and the value it brings to all other aspects of a well rounded life.
changed everything: his body, his mindset, and his sense of purpose.
In 2025, JT completed his first full marathon — a milestone that captures exactly who he is as a runner: someone who keeps setting new goals and showing up to meet them. Now he's bringing that same energy to coaching. His son Jonah is starting middle school this year at Druid Hills, and his daughter Margaux is at Laurel Ridge Elementary — so this community is personal. Coach JT knows firsthand that running doesn't require a head start. It just requires showing up.
Coach JT didn't grow up an athlete — he became one. His approach is rooted in encouragement over pressure and consistency over intensity. He believes middle school is the perfect time to discover running and the value it brings to all other aspects of a well rounded life.