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FATHERHOOD. FAMILY. FELLOWSHIP.

Find something worth showing up for.

Discover runs, family outings, workshops, wellness experiences, and community events curated for dads and families—starting in Atlanta and growing across Georgia and beyond.

What Dope Dads is

Dope Dads is an organization that empowers fathers to embody their roles as individuals, leaders, caregivers, and mentors. We envision a world where every dad is equipped with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to thrive in our vital roles.

This events hub is part of that work: one place to find the runs, workshops, festivals and family sessions worth showing up to across Metro Atlanta, for dads and grandfathers looking for things to do with their kids, and for anyone looking to send them somewhere good.

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A father carries his son on his shoulders at a Dope Dads gathering
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A curated look at experiences we think dads and families should know about.

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Better Together.

Dope Dads works alongside organizations that believe fathers and families deserve easier access to meaningful experiences.

Every new partner can help surface more opportunities, reach more families, and make the Event Hub more useful for everyone who returns.

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Our story

Dope Dads is a community founded on the transformative experience of fatherhood—a journey that began for me with the birth of my daughter. This profound event not only reshaped my understanding of being a dad but also brought to light my own experiences growing up with a father who was physically present but emotionally distant. These reflections fueled my commitment to ensuring other fathers do not feel alone in their journey.

Our mission is to foster an environment of brotherhood through fatherhood, uniting us in our common goals: to navigate the challenges of parenting and to support our loved ones as best as we can. By sharing our stories and experiences, we not only grow as individuals but also strengthen the collective fabric of our community, making us all better fathers for our children.

— Rob Owens, CEO & Founder

We believe that fatherhood is a transformative journey that impacts not only the individual but also the lives of their children, loved ones, and communities.

— Dope Dads, dopedads.org

Rob Owens, founder of Dope Dads, with his daughter Taylor

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Move. Connect. Commit.

The Dope Dads Run

“Dope Dads Run” isn’t just a run—it’s a movement uniting fathers and families for fitness and bonding. Monthly fun runs celebrate family, fitness, and fellowship — nutritious breakfast options, room for the kids to play, music setting the mood while you set the pace.

It is a walk as much as a run. The monthly meet-up gathers at The Shed at Ponce City Market, alongside the Atlanta BeltLine, and you are welcome to move at whatever pace suits you and the kids.

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