Daisy Dash 5K
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Westbrook, Connecticut
- Price $12.00 - $33.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Daisy Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the picturesque town of Westbrook, located in the stunning Lower Connecticut River Valley. This exciting community event invites participants of all ages to join in for a scenic 5K run or walk, starting at Daisy Ingraham Elementary School. The USATF certified course offers beautiful views of Long Island Sound as runners follow a charming route down Boston Post Road and Seaside Avenue, making it a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors while supporting local schools.
The day's festivities kick off with the Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM, followed by the main 5K race at 10:00 AM. Participants can look forward to a variety of family-friendly activities, delicious food options, and awards for both overall and age group winners. With online registration available for just $33 before March 15, this is an excellent opportunity to engage with the community and promote a healthy lifestyle. Join us in Westbrook for a memorable experience filled with camaraderie, competition, and plenty of fun!
The day's festivities kick off with the Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM, followed by the main 5K race at 10:00 AM. Participants can look forward to a variety of family-friendly activities, delicious food options, and awards for both overall and age group winners. With online registration available for just $33 before March 15, this is an excellent opportunity to engage with the community and promote a healthy lifestyle. Join us in Westbrook for a memorable experience filled with camaraderie, competition, and plenty of fun!
Organiser's Description
Join us to run, or walk, our beautiful 5k race route in Westbrook.
Westbrook Public Schools PTO is proud to present this community wide event to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle in our town while raising money for young students at our district's schools! The race will feature family friendly activities, food and awards for each division. Thank you in advance for joining our community event and supporting the youth of Westbrook!
Course Description: USATF certified course (License#149019) begins at Daisy Ingraham elementary school and proceeds down a hill to Boston Post Road. Runners take a right onto Boston Post Rd. and proceed onto Seaside Avenue by taking a left. Picturesque views of Long Island Sound as the race continues on Seaside Avenue to the turnaround point. Race reverses and finishes back at Daisy.
The Kids Fun Run kicks off behind the school at 9:30am. Thank you to our good friends at the Valley Shore YMCA for organizing and running this fun event! It's a great way to get the whole family involved!
ENTRY
* Online entry - $33 (before 3/15/2026), thereafter $38. (Prices include race entry and processing fees)
* Registration is via online entry only. Registration closes at 9:30 am 3/21/2026
* Kids Fun Run - $10 (Register online only. Registration closes at 9:00 am 3/21/2026)
RACE SHIRTS
* Race shirts are available to all 5K and Kids Fun Run participants for an additional fee of $5
* Shirts must be ordered before 3/1/2026
* A limited number of race shirts will be available for purchase on race day
PARKING
We encourage all participants to carpool, as parking onsite fills up quickly. Volunteers will be onsite to help direct parking in the following locations:
* Daisy Ingraham School front parking lot.
* Westbrook Public Library UPPER parking lot ONLY - the bottom lot is reserved for library patrons.
* Along the side of the road leading into Daniel Wren Park.
* Oxford Academy parking lot on Route 1.
RACE SCHEDULE
* Advance packet pick-up at Marathon Sports, Old Saybrook on Friday March 20, 2026.
* Registration opens - 8:00 am
* Kids Fun Run start - 9:30 am
* 5K Run / Walk start - 10:00 am
* Post race activities:
* We will have kids activities.
* Bring a little extra cash to grab a quick burst of energy from our bake sale or enter our raffle for a chance to win some great prizes donated by our sponsors!
* Our awards ceremony will take place near the school entrance shortly following the 5K. Please stick around to cheer on our star runners! We will be drawing our raffle winners at this time, as well.
AWARDS
* Overall Male and Female winners
* Male and Female age group winners in categories:
* Under 10
* 10-12
* 13-15
* 16-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
Westbrook Public Schools PTO is proud to present this community wide event to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle in our town while raising money for young students at our district's schools! The race will feature family friendly activities, food and awards for each division. Thank you in advance for joining our community event and supporting the youth of Westbrook!
Course Description: USATF certified course (License#149019) begins at Daisy Ingraham elementary school and proceeds down a hill to Boston Post Road. Runners take a right onto Boston Post Rd. and proceed onto Seaside Avenue by taking a left. Picturesque views of Long Island Sound as the race continues on Seaside Avenue to the turnaround point. Race reverses and finishes back at Daisy.
The Kids Fun Run kicks off behind the school at 9:30am. Thank you to our good friends at the Valley Shore YMCA for organizing and running this fun event! It's a great way to get the whole family involved!
ENTRY
* Online entry - $33 (before 3/15/2026), thereafter $38. (Prices include race entry and processing fees)
* Registration is via online entry only. Registration closes at 9:30 am 3/21/2026
* Kids Fun Run - $10 (Register online only. Registration closes at 9:00 am 3/21/2026)
RACE SHIRTS
* Race shirts are available to all 5K and Kids Fun Run participants for an additional fee of $5
* Shirts must be ordered before 3/1/2026
* A limited number of race shirts will be available for purchase on race day
PARKING
We encourage all participants to carpool, as parking onsite fills up quickly. Volunteers will be onsite to help direct parking in the following locations:
* Daisy Ingraham School front parking lot.
* Westbrook Public Library UPPER parking lot ONLY - the bottom lot is reserved for library patrons.
* Along the side of the road leading into Daniel Wren Park.
* Oxford Academy parking lot on Route 1.
RACE SCHEDULE
* Advance packet pick-up at Marathon Sports, Old Saybrook on Friday March 20, 2026.
* Registration opens - 8:00 am
* Kids Fun Run start - 9:30 am
* 5K Run / Walk start - 10:00 am
* Post race activities:
* We will have kids activities.
* Bring a little extra cash to grab a quick burst of energy from our bake sale or enter our raffle for a chance to win some great prizes donated by our sponsors!
* Our awards ceremony will take place near the school entrance shortly following the 5K. Please stick around to cheer on our star runners! We will be drawing our raffle winners at this time, as well.
AWARDS
* Overall Male and Female winners
* Male and Female age group winners in categories:
* Under 10
* 10-12
* 13-15
* 16-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
Races
-
5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.00
OPENS TOMORROW -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$12.00
OPENS TOMORROW
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
Daisy Ingraham Elementary School, 105 Goodspeed Dr, Westbrook, 06498, CT, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Daisy Dash 5K
