D.A.S.H In Life 5K
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Merritt Island, Florida
- Price $33.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the D.A.S.H In Life 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in beautiful Merritt Island, Brevard! Kicking off at 7:30 AM, this heartfelt event is dedicated to honoring our veterans through the "We Honor Veterans" program at St. Francis Hospice. Participants of all ages are invited to run, walk, or even skip along a scenic route at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, celebrating the spirit and service of those who have served our nation.
This engaging event not only allows you to run in memory or honor of a veteran, but it also features a special pinning ceremony to celebrate the veterans in attendance. With awards for the top finishers in various categories and a race shirt guaranteed for those registered by October 7, 2026, the D.A.S.H In Life 5K promises to be a memorable day filled with gratitude and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your appreciation—mark your calendars and get ready to dash for a cause!
This engaging event not only allows you to run in memory or honor of a veteran, but it also features a special pinning ceremony to celebrate the veterans in attendance. With awards for the top finishers in various categories and a race shirt guaranteed for those registered by October 7, 2026, the D.A.S.H In Life 5K promises to be a memorable day filled with gratitude and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your appreciation—mark your calendars and get ready to dash for a cause!
Organiser's Description
ST FRANCIS HOSPICE PRESENTS THE D.A.S.H IN LIFE 5K ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2026 AT 7:30 AM!
JOIN US IN HONORING VETERANS WITH DEVOTION ADMIRATION SERVICE AND HONOR AT THE DASH IN LIFE 5K BENEFITING THE "WE HONOR VETERANS" PROGRAM AT ST. FRANCIS HOSPICE. TOGETHER, WE WILL ENSURE THEY FEEL THE GRATITUDE OF OUR NATION FOR THEIR SERVICE.
THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY IS PARAMOUNT TO ST. FRANCIS HOSPICE AS WE HELP EACH VETERAN LIVE OUT THEIR OWN JOURNEY ON THE SUNSET ROAD THE BEST THEY CAN. THIS DASH HONORS THOSE WHOSE DASH HAS OVERLAPPED OURS. YOU AND YOUR TEAM CAN RUN IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF A VETERAN. YOU CAN WALK, RUN, MARCH, SKIP AND YOU CAN EVEN SPIRIT RUN THE EVENT.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL AGES AND WILL BE HELD AT THE BEAUTIFUL BREVARD VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER ON MERRITT ISLAND. SERVICE ANIMALS ARE THE ONLY PETS PERMITTED. STROLLERS ARE WELCOME AND WE ASK THAT THEY LINE UP BEHIND THE RUNNERS.
STAY AFTER THE RACE TO HELP CELEBRATE THE VETERANS IN ATTENDANCE WITH A SPECIAL PINNING CEREMONY. VETERANS- PLEASE INDICATE STATUS ON REGISTRATION TO BE INCLUDED IN PINNING.
PACKET PICKUP:
NOVEMBER 6TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM AT RUNNING ZONE (3696 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935)
NOVEMBER 7TH: 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM AT BREVARD VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER (400 S SYKES CREEK PKWY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952)
AWARDS:
TOP 3 OVERALL M&F
TOP MASTERS MASTERS M&F (40+)
TOP 3 M&F IN EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
AMENITIES:
*
RACE T-SHIRTS (**ONE SHIRT PER RACER GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 7, 2026)
*
CHALLENGE COIN TO ALL FINISHERS!
*
AFTER RACE DRINKS AND NUTRITION
*
SCENIC ROUTE IN A BEAUTIFUL PARK
*
STATIC DISPLAY AREA
IF YOU ARE AN ACTIVE DUTY OR MILITARY VETERAN, PLEASE USE COUPON CODE VET2026 FOR A $5 OFF DISCOUNT!
JOIN US IN HONORING VETERANS WITH DEVOTION ADMIRATION SERVICE AND HONOR AT THE DASH IN LIFE 5K BENEFITING THE "WE HONOR VETERANS" PROGRAM AT ST. FRANCIS HOSPICE. TOGETHER, WE WILL ENSURE THEY FEEL THE GRATITUDE OF OUR NATION FOR THEIR SERVICE.
THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY IS PARAMOUNT TO ST. FRANCIS HOSPICE AS WE HELP EACH VETERAN LIVE OUT THEIR OWN JOURNEY ON THE SUNSET ROAD THE BEST THEY CAN. THIS DASH HONORS THOSE WHOSE DASH HAS OVERLAPPED OURS. YOU AND YOUR TEAM CAN RUN IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF A VETERAN. YOU CAN WALK, RUN, MARCH, SKIP AND YOU CAN EVEN SPIRIT RUN THE EVENT.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL AGES AND WILL BE HELD AT THE BEAUTIFUL BREVARD VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER ON MERRITT ISLAND. SERVICE ANIMALS ARE THE ONLY PETS PERMITTED. STROLLERS ARE WELCOME AND WE ASK THAT THEY LINE UP BEHIND THE RUNNERS.
STAY AFTER THE RACE TO HELP CELEBRATE THE VETERANS IN ATTENDANCE WITH A SPECIAL PINNING CEREMONY. VETERANS- PLEASE INDICATE STATUS ON REGISTRATION TO BE INCLUDED IN PINNING.
PACKET PICKUP:
NOVEMBER 6TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM AT RUNNING ZONE (3696 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935)
NOVEMBER 7TH: 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM AT BREVARD VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER (400 S SYKES CREEK PKWY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952)
AWARDS:
TOP 3 OVERALL M&F
TOP MASTERS MASTERS M&F (40+)
TOP 3 M&F IN EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
AMENITIES:
*
RACE T-SHIRTS (**ONE SHIRT PER RACER GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 7, 2026)
*
CHALLENGE COIN TO ALL FINISHERS!
*
AFTER RACE DRINKS AND NUTRITION
*
SCENIC ROUTE IN A BEAUTIFUL PARK
*
STATIC DISPLAY AREA
IF YOU ARE AN ACTIVE DUTY OR MILITARY VETERAN, PLEASE USE COUPON CODE VET2026 FOR A $5 OFF DISCOUNT!
Races
-
Individual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$33.00
OPENS 01 MAY -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.00
OPENS 01 MAY
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Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, 32952, FL, United States
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