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HAPPY 2026! We are so excited celebrate the new year with you! Start your new year strong by running our DAY ONE 5K. This event is open to both runners and walkers of all talents and experience levels! Finishers will receive a 4 INCH CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED MEDAL! Those who place top three in their age group will win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!

If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend on KID'S DASH! This is a short 100–200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers run for FREE but can still purchase a t-shirt and a finisher medal as an add-on.

NEW

Run Different is adding a brand new 1 MILE OPTION to all of our events for 2026! This is perfect for those who are just dipping their toes into the racing experience as well as friends, families, and social group that just want to go for a nice stroll. Our milers will still receive finisher medals and participation shirts, however this will be an untimed event with no age group awards.

Registration Includes:

- Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K & 1M) T-SHIRT CUTOFF IS 12/18

- Custom Finisher Medal (5K & 1M)

- Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded 3 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-29, M/F 30-39, M/F 40-49, M/F 50-59, M/F 60-69, M/F 70-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), & FEMALE MASTERS (40+) will not only receive their gold medals but will also win a CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED TROPHY!

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.

Race Day Schedule

Race-Day Packet Pick-Up: 6:30AM (RACE DAY ONLY)

National Anthem & Announcements: 7:40AM

Kids' Dash Start: 7:50AM

5K Start: 8:00AM

1M: Start: 8:05AM

Awards Ceremony: 8:50AM

Course Closes: 9:45AM

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