Bill Gregory Health Care Classic (BGHCC) FAQ
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The Bill Gregory Health Care Classic (BGHCC) is a community race in Dalton, and everyone is welcome to participate – regardless of fitness level, age, or group size. You can walk or run at your own pace from start to finish. General registration, coming soon!
The BGHCC offers three races: a 10K, 5K, and 2K. The 10K and 5K starts at 8:15 a.m. The 2K starts at 10:00 a.m. near the corner of Broadrick/Memorial Drive in Dalton.
Registration is $25 during Early Bird registration. After Early Bird registration and on race day, registration is $35.
The BGHCC race takes place on April 25, 2026 near the corner of Broadrick/Memorial Drive in Dalton. The Opening Ceremony begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Awards Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. and the Closing Ceremony at noon.
This celebrated annual road race was created to serve as a symbol of our community’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyle changes and later was renamed to honor the late Dr. Bill Gregory who was killed in a bicycling accident in June 2006. Dr. Gregory had a passion for taking care of his patients and promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles. Over the years, the Bill Gregory Health Care Classic has become a beloved community event, as well as an invitation to continue the community work started by Dr. Gregory so many years ago.
Registration
General Registration, coming soon!
- Registration for the race includes a commemorative t-shirt and race bib. BGHCC T-Shirts are only guaranteed to Early Bird Registrants.
- To be guaranteed a shirt, register on/before April 10. After April 11, any unclaimed shirts after the race will be available at the t-shirt tent on a first come, first serve.
Once your registration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email that will serve as your confirmation of registration.
All entry fees for the Bill Gregory Health Care Classic are non-refundable.
Unfortunately, all races are non-transferrable from one participant to another.
Please visit the Bradley Wellness Center for more information on the Bill Gregory Health Care Classic training classes.
If you receive an error message when registering it could be because of traveling in an unauthorized country. You may remedy this by processing your registration when you are back in the United States or by contacting us via email at BillGregory@Live4ItCommunity.org
The race takes place rain or shine! However, the event may be slightly delayed or canceled in the event of threatening weather conditions. For example:
- Tornado warning
- Tornado watch
- Thunderstorms
- Lightening
- Excessive wind with rain that may threaten the safety of participants and volunteers
If the race needs to be canceled during the actual event, officials will make a formal announcement from the stage. Otherwise, all notifications will be made via the Live4ItJourney Facebook page.
As a non-profit, the funds we collect are utilized prior to the event, so entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and may not be deferred toward a future event. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
bib (race number) Pick uP
Race number pick up is the day before the race from 12:00 to 6:30 p.m. and on race day starting at 6:30 a.m. until 30 minutes prior to your race near the corner of Broadrick Dr. and Memorial Dr., Dalton, Georgia.
To pick up your race number, you must bring a photo ID or your race registration confirmation. A waiver must be signed and on file. If the participant is under 18 years old, the waiver must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Race
The race takes place rain or shine! However, the event may be slightly delayed or canceled in the event of threatening weather conditions.
For example:
- Tornado warning
- Tornado watch
- Thunderstorms
- Lightening
Excessive wind with rain that may threaten the safety of participants and volunteers
If the race needs to be canceled during the actual event, officials will make a formal announcement from the stage. Otherwise, all notifications will be made via the Live4ItJourney Facebook page.
As a non-profit, the funds we collect are utilized prior to the event, so entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and may not be deferred toward a future event. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Yes, the top finishers for the 10K/5K/2K will be presented at the awards ceremony after the completion of all races. Age group awards will also be presented.
Please visit Live4ItCommunity.org to view race photos. Please allow a reasonable number of days after the race for photos to be loaded.
Yes! Awards for the 2K will include overall male/female as well as awards to top 3 male/female finishers in each age group. Only ages 19 and under will receive awards/prizes.
Race Day
Broadrick Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will not allow any through traffic.
For more information, including maps and shuttle schedule, click here.
Yes, you can switch races. There will be an additional $5 bib fee to cover the cost of the bib and chip.
For the safety of our participants, we are discouraging the inclusion of any animals.
t-shirts
T-shirt pick-up is only available on race day at the designated t-shirt area.
Unfortunately, we are unable to mail race t-shirts.
T-shirts only guaranteed to Early Bird Registrations.
Volunteers
Sign up to help volunteer, coming soon!
All volunteers must check-in no later than 5:45 a.m. Look for the volunteer area near the entrance of the parking deck near the corner of Broadrick/Memorial Dr.
- All volunteers will be given a BGHCC T-Shirt and safety vest (if applicable) upon check-in.
- It is recommended you wear shoes and clothing appropriate for the event and the weather conditions.
Volunteers should park in the designated areas on the Hamilton Medical Center campus or at Dalton High School. Shuttle service will be available from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for those who have parked at Dalton High School. For more information, click here.
Bill Gregory volunteer assignments are randomly assigned unless a special request has been submitted upon registering. Volunteers will receive their assignment upon check-in the morning of the race.
sponsor/Vendor
A sponsor space will be available to participants and attendees from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Booths/tents are only applicable to those who have met or exceeded the Bronze sponsorship level.
Sponsor space set up time begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 7:00 a.m. on race day. A site map of each sponsor’s location will be sent one week prior to race day.
Sponsors can break down before noon; however, Broadrick Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will not allow any through traffic.
No. Sponsors must set up their own materials during the designated time of 5:30 a.m. – 7 a.m.
- Sponsor may park in the parking deck at the corner of Broadrick/Memorial Drive to unload. Please note that Broadrick Drive will close at 7 a.m. Any vehicles in the Peeple’s Cancer Center parking lot after 7 a.m. will not be permitted to move their car until the race is over at 12 p.m.
- Parking is also available to everyone in the designated areas on the Hamilton Medical Center campus or at Dalton High School. Shuttle service will be available from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for those who have parked at Dalton High School. For shuttle information, click here.
Yes! Sponsors may unload in the Peeple’s Cancer Center parking lot and move their car. Please note that Broadrick Drive will close at 7 a.m. Any vehicles in the Peeple’s Cancer Center parking lot after 7 a.m. will not be permitted to move their car until the event is over at 12 p.m.
No, sponsors must provide their own tables and chairs.
Yes. Note that sponsors will be set up in the parking lot and will need to provide their own weights, etc. if applicable.