GFA Dragon Dash

🏃‍♂️ The Dragon Dash is back!

We have a great, scenic & friendly course that the whole family can enjoy. Invite friends and neighbors, and join the GFA community for our gentle 5K (3.1mi) run (or walk) on Saturday, May 10.

ALL ABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED and WELCOME.

🤝 Community Support

The Dragon Dash has partnered with an education-based charity for many years. We will continue to support this great charity and the students it serves. You can help us carry on this tradition!

• Donations: All donations will go directly to our beneficiary.
• Appreciation: We appreciate your support and generosity.

🏞️ Course Information

Our 5K (3.1mi) course is a gentle loop through the scenic Greens Farms neighborhood in Westport. Much of the second half is on a quiet street overlooking the Long Island Sound. The start and finish is on the GFA campus. Everyone running or walking this distance will be computer-timed and will be eligible for prizes & awards.

👦 Kids’ Fun Run

We will also host a short, free kids’ fun run before the 5K starts. And if we have a high amount and wide range of kids, we may offer two different distances.

• Beneficiary: All funds raised will benefit Horizons GFA our student based charity partner.

💰 Registration Fees

• 5K Fees: $30 for 19 & over, $22 for 18 & under.
• Fee Increase: $35/$25 fees increase May 5-10.
• Kids Fun Run: Scamper FREE for ages 8 yrs & younger only.

📅 Event Calendar

• 2/1: Online Registration opens.
• 4/27: Guaranteed shirt sizing ends. After that, sizes are ‘as available’ and we may sell out prior.
• 5/5: Registration fees increase.
• 5/9: Bib & shirt pickup at FLEET FEET in Westport from 3:30-5:30pm. Special Offer - Save 10% on all items in the store when you pickup on Friday!
• 5/10: 7:45am - On the GFA campus - Bib & shirt pickup, online registration available.

🏁 Race Day Schedule

• 8:45am: Free kids run(s) starts.
• 9:00am: Start - 5K timed run & walk - all abilities encouraged! Snacks to follow.
• 10:00am: Awards distribution (or sooner if results are available).

📝 Important Notes

ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE INCLUDING RACE DAY! No paper/no cash. Remember that all T-shirt sizing guaranteed ONLY TILL 4/27. Registering after that may not guarantee a shirt.

👕 Shirt Store

Extra youth and adult sized shirts will be available for just $10 - must order by 4/27. (Paid registered entries have a shirt included)

This is a great option for the free kids run participants who do not receive a shirt. And also for adults who'd like extra for friends & family.

🏃‍♀️ 5K Race or Walk Details

• Timing: The participants will be computer timed AND ELIGIBLE for awards.
• Course: The course is fast and scenic on quiet roads and is accurately measured.
• Water Station: There will be a water station at 1.2 miles.
• T-shirt: An event t-shirt is provided to all early entrants (sizes are guaranteed until April 27).
• Course Map: *course map link https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7191675.

🏆 Awards Presented by Fleet Feet of Westport

Our top three Male and Female finishers will receive $100, $75 & $50 gift cards. Those winners will be removed from their age groups (below).

Awards will be given for the timed 5K - Male and female age groups: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+-79, 80+.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Become a Sponsor/Partner

Join us and become a sponsor/partner in our fundraising efforts. Many opportunities are available.

🔗 Race Information Link

For more details, please visit the official race page.