Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dash and Bash

🏥 Event 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
• URL: Race Details

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Type: Inaugural event featuring a 5K race
• Start: 8 am at the University of Florida
• Activities: Cheer zones and post-race "bash"
• Perks: Finisher medal and t-shirt for participants registering by May 1

🎉 Fundraising Opportunity

• Join us: Consider becoming a fundraiser
• Support: Donations aid UF Health Shands Children's Hospital
• Impact: Your contributions help purchase equipment and fund research
• Community: Make a difference for children and families

🗓️ 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

• Guaranteed: For pre-registered participants before May 1st
• Availability: Not guaranteed on race day for late registrants

🏅 Awards

• Categories: Top male, female, and non-binary individuals
• Age groups: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-24, 25-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66+

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Location: UF Health Professional Park - 3300 SW Williston Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608
• Dates: Thursday (5/15) from 10:30 am-5:30 pm or Friday (5/16) from 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
• Day of: Available starting at 7 am

🚗 Parking

• Location: Stephen C. O’Connell Center parking lot and garage
• Convenience: The race starts and ends at the same location

⏱️ Timing & Scoring

• Method: Chip-timing will be used
• Results: Live updates on the race registration website

❓ FAQ

• Course length: The 5K is 3.1 miles, not flat with uphill/downhill sections
• Timing system: Electronic timing system required for all participants
• Results: Posted after the event on the race website
• Refunds: Not issued: event insurance available