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Laps for Luis
📍 Lakeshore Park
Laps for Luis is an organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness. They host a 5k lap-for-life walk/run in honor of Luis Daniel Perez while raising funds for local organizations that provide mental health services in the community. The 5 th annual Laps for Luis will be held on Sunday, September 27th, with the race beginning at 9 am.
Night Tunnel Tours
📍 Tunnel Hill Heritage Center
Our best event is back this year, and this time we are doing it 2 nights!! Join us for a spine-tingling adventure as we delve into the dark and foreboding Tunnel at night! Legend has it that the spirits of the past still linger in our abandoned tunnel, once traversed by trains that rumbled through the darkness, carrying the echoes of forgotten whispers and unspoken fears. Walking through the darkness, you’ll feel the weight of history and the whispers of the dead. This unique event is perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and those who dare to venture into the unknown. But be warned: the shadows can be deceiving, and the silence can be unsettling. Tickets are $13 per person, and kids 5 and under are free.
Night Tunnel Tours
📍 Tunnel Hill Heritage Center
Our best event is back this year, and this time we are doing it 2 nights!! Join us for a spine-tingling adventure as we delve into the dark and foreboding Tunnel at night! Legend has it that the spirits of the past still linger in our abandoned tunnel, once traversed by trains that rumbled through the darkness, carrying the echoes of forgotten whispers and unspoken fears. Walking through the darkness, you’ll feel the weight of history and the whispers of the dead. This unique event is perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and those who dare to venture into the unknown. But be warned: the shadows can be deceiving, and the silence can be unsettling. Tickets are $13 per person, and kids 5 and under are free.
Netwalking
📍 Location to be announced.
DEO Clinic 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile fun run
📍 Haig Mill Lake Park
Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the DEO Clinic which for 20 years has provided free healthcare to uninsured adults from Whitfield and Murray Counties when they lack the resources to access healthcare. DEO Clinic is a 501c3 non-profit. The 5k timed race follows the paved trail around Haig Mill Lake. It is one lap, 3.1 miles long, and mostly flat. The trail is a mix of paved trail and gravel. It is a beautiful course and works well for all paces and abilities. The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place on paved areas and is not a timed event.
Netwalking
A Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce networking event that combines walking with connecting — meet fellow members while getting some steps in.
2026 TOGKF North America Spring Gasshuku
📍 International Okinawan Cultural Education Center
2026 TOGKF North America Spring Gasshuku With Kuramoto Sensei and Yonezato Sensei from Okinawa Adult training will be held at the Ten Chi Jin Dojo June 4-7 Adult training will begin Thursday morning, June 4th, and continue through Sunday morning, June 7th. Thurs, Fri, and Sat training session times: Session 1 is from 10:00 am until noon, and Session 2 is from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Sunday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm Youth training will be on Friday evening, June 5, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, and Saturday morning, from 10:00 am until noon, at the new Varnell Community Center across from the dojo. Travel: We are in the suburbs of Dalton. Unless you want to spend money on Uber and taxis, you should consider renting a car. From the Chattanooga Airport to the dojo is about 22 miles. From the host hotel to the dojo is about 15 minutes. Host Hotel: The Carpentry Hotel. Their physical address is 204 West Cuyler Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Their web address is https://thecarpentryhotel.com or (706) 529-3040. I have negotiated a $189 nightly group rate under TOGKF-North America. The host hotel is within walking distance of all nightlife and restaurants. The Sayonara Party will be held at Hamilton's, located at 243 North Hamilton Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Afterward, head on over to their sister venue, Crescent City, for more drinks, dancing, and live music!