JOIN US: Join us for the 5th annual Gingerbread Dash 5K! The elves have baked up yet another fantastic, fun-for-the-whole-family regardless-of-pace run or roll that is certain to jumpstart your holiday spirit. Start and finish on the outfield at Meritus Park! Thank you to Meritus Park for supporting the Gingerbread Dash! WHAT IS GIRLS ON THE RUN? Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a youth development after school program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. The program is dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident while creatively integrating running or movement. Each season concludes with a celebratory 5K run! Companion Race - Candy Cane Dash 5K! Includes linking medals! Want to double your holiday cheer? Register for the Candy Cane Dash 5K (12/5/2026) & Gingerbread Dash 5K (12/6/2026) bundle and save! Learn more about the Candy Cane Dash at: www.candycanedash.com
Awards will be handed out at the event for the following categories. Top Overall Male and Overall Female Top in each of the following age groups for both male and female: 14 and under 15 to 19 20 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 to 79 80 plus
5K: 2026 Shirt Design
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Jul 6 | Aug 15 |
| $35.00 | Aug 16 | Oct 31 | |
| $40.00 | Nov 1 | Nov 30 | |
| $45.00 | Dec 1 | Dec 6 |
7:30 AM - Packet Pick Up and Same Day Registration Opens 7:30 AM - Family Fun Zone Opens 9:15 AM - Packet Pick Up and Same Day Registration Closes 9:20AM - Group Warm Up (estimate timing) 9:30 AM - 5K Start 10:15 AM - Finisher Awards Announced (timing subject to change) *GOTR participants should plan to arrive no later than 8:15am to allow time to check in with their coach/team and receive their bib.*
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