Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dash and Bash

🏁 Race Overview

Name: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dash & Bash: Supporting Pediatric Trauma Services at UF Health
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 8:00 a.m.
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Stadium North Lawn, 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611

📅 Event Details

• Inaugural Event: This inaugural event will comprise of a 5K race around the University of Florida, passing by UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, and a post-race “bash.”
• Cheer Zones: Along the race route, partners and community members will be engaging with you through “cheer zones.”
• Post-Race Bash: In conjunction with the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach team, we will be celebrating National Trauma Awareness Month with entertainment and activities.
• Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a finisher medal and t-shirt if they register by May 1.

💼 Fundraising Opportunity

Please consider joining us as a fundraiser for this event too! As a nonprofit hospital, UF Health Shands Children's Hospital relies on community support to deliver the world-class we are known for. Together, we can make a difference for children and families today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

🗓️ Day of Event Schedule

• 7:00 a.m. - Registration & Pre-Registrations Opens
• 8:00 a.m. – 5K Race Start & Bash Begins
• 8:45 a.m. - Awards ceremony
• 12:00 p.m. - Bash concludes

👕 Tee Shirts

Shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants before May 1st. Shirts are not guaranteed on race day to anyone that registers after May 1st.

🏆 Awards

Awards will be provided to the top male, female, and non-binary individuals in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-24, 25-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66+.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

UF Health Professional Park - 3300 SW Williston Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608 (Room B116).

• When to pick-up your packet: Thursday (5/15/2025) from 10:30am-5:30pm OR Friday (5/16/2025) from 1:30pm-5:30pm.
• If you are unable to come ahead of the race day, you can pick-up day of starting at 7am.

🚗 Day of Registration & Packet Pick Up

Packet pickup will take place on race day at race site from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

🅿️ Parking

Parking is plentiful at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center parking lot and garage. The race starts and ends at the same location.

⏱️ Timing & Scoring

Race will be timed with chip-timing. Results will be live on the race registration website upon finish of the race.

❓ FAQs

• Course Length: The 5K is 3.1 miles. Please note that this is not a flat course as the race route consists of uphill/downhill components.
• Timing System: The race uses an electronic timing system that records race time and place. Each individual competing in the 5K is required to use the race chip.
• Results: Official results are posted for the top runners in each category. Results are also posted on the race website.
• T-shirt Eligibility: Only pre-registered runners that successfully complete the registration and payment processes by May 1st are guaranteed a free race t-shirt.

🚑 Additional Information

• Emergency Assistance: Qualified emergency medical professionals are available at the start/finish lines.
• Pets: No, please leave your furry friends at home.
• Strollers: Yes, participating with strollers is encouraged, but please be mindful of competitive runners.
• Water: Yes, but there will be a water station on the course as well as at the finish.

💰 Refund Policy

We appreciate your race registration. We are unable to issue refunds. You do have the option to purchase event insurance for less than $4.00.

🌧️ Weather

The race is a "rain or shine" event. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

🏅 Post-Race

An awards ceremony will take place after the race at the Bash.

🔄 Entry Transfers

We have a strict NO TRANSFER policy.