Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dash and Bash

157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville FL

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

🏥 Event Overview

Name: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dash & Bash: Supporting Pediatric Trauma Services at UF Health
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Stadium North Lawn, 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

Description: 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: Celebration of National Trauma Awareness Month with entertainment and activities.
Finisher Incentives: 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. Through your support of this event, you can make an incredible impact on the lives of children and families who come to us for advanced medical treatment. Every dollar raised ensures our hospital is well-equipped with the proper tools when children need them most. Your gift will help purchase life-saving equipment, fund groundbreaking research, and provide funds for diversionary and social support programs that would otherwise not be possible. 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). Enter through the front entrance of the building (by the flag poles) and there will be a security desk & directional signage to the pick-up room.

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.

❓ FAQ

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.
Results: Official results are posted for the top runners in each category.
Emergency Assistance: Qualified emergency medical professionals are available at the start/finish lines.