1in5K Dyslexia Dash

Gilbert, AZ

 

One in five struggle with literacy! Join us for our 2nd Annual 1in5k Dyslexia Dash!

In a world that expects everyone to read and write, this community event will give our dyslexic learners a chance to meet others like them while spreading much-needed awareness!

The Dash is a family-friendly, fun run for all ages and all fitness levels. Participants can run, walk, or dance to the finish line! Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome.

Every student deserves the opportunity to read! IDA Arizona strongly believes that every teacher should be trained in the principles of Structured Literacy, which is beneficial for ALL students but crucial to those with dyslexia!

Together, let’s raise dyslexia awareness and build a community for our dyslexic families and the teachers who serve them!

Join us on September 30th; with each step, you are helping to get teachers trained and students reading!

IDA Arizona is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating and promoting reading proficiency while raising awareness about dyslexia across Arizona. Proceeds from the Dash support our mission and provide scholarships for teacher-training programs on the principles of Structured Literacy. Learn more at az.dyslexiaida.org
 

Can’t join the Dash? Make a charitable donation to support the literacy in Arizona. Donate Now

What You Get

  • Custom Event Medal for finishers

  • Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-shirt

  • Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 5K distance.  Age groups are:

    • 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

  • Pre- & Post-Race "Athlete's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

  • Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos provided by StartLine Racing on their Website

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Race Day Information

  • Race Day Check In and Registration will be available beginning at your assigned arrival time.

    • We accept cash, check, and credit card on race day.  Race day prices are:

      • 5K - $40

      • Kids Dash (100 yard) - $20

    • All shirts sizes may not be available on race day (please register online before race day to guarantee your shirt size choice).

  • Wheelchair, stroller, and leashed pet friendly event.

    • All wheelchairs, stollers, and leashed pets must start at the back of the start line coral.

      • All participants are chipped time, so your time will not be affected by starting at the back of the coral.  Your  time will not start until you cross the start line.

  • The course will take you along the dedicated running trails in and around Freestone Park (a mixture of packed dirt and asphalt/concrete surfaces).  Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.

  • Due to the common start/finish line there will be no bag check for this event.

Event Schedule

  • September 29th 3:00PM - Packet Pick-Up at Pathways School and Evaluation from 3:00 - 6:00pm

  • September 30th 6:30AM - Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration beginning at 6:30am at Freestone Park

  • September 30th 7:30AM - 5K Run Begins

  • September 30th 7:40AM - Kids Dash Begins

  • September 30th 8:30AM - 5K Awards Ceremony Begins (approx).

When & Where

Sep 30, 2023

Saturday

7:30 AM

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Gilbert, AZ

Freestone Park

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