We are excited to bring a new event to the Petoskey community: the first annual Dandelion Dash! The Dash will include a PROFESSIONALLY TIMED 5K TRAIL RUN and a short FAMILY FUN RUN at the Petoskey High School Cross Country grounds. This event is a fundraiser for Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool.



DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025

5K TRAIL RUN

* START TIME: 9:00 AM
* PROFESSIONALLY TIMED
* RACE T-SHIRT if registered by May 8
* Native prairie seed packet in swag bag
* RUNNERS (BEGINNERS TO SEASONED ATHLETES) AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME!
* NO last minute registration - sign up by MAY 14!

FAMILY FUN RUN

* START TIME: 10:00 AM (TO BE RUN IN THREE "HEATS")
* Approximately 1/4 MILE, over fields (surface may be uneven and is not paved)
* FINISHER RIBBON
* Native prairie seed packet in swag bag
* The Family Fun Run is intended to be an opportunity for the whole family to move together and raise money for the preschool
* ALL PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING CHILDREN IN TRAIL-APPROPRIATE STROLLERS) MUST REGISTER. AGE DISCOUNTS through May 14.

5K VIRTUAL RUN

* Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
* RACE T-SHIRT if registered by May 8. Shipping charges apply.
* Native prairie seed packet in swag bag



CHECK-IN: You must check in prior to the event. Packet pickup is Friday, May 16 from 3:30-5:00pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event beginning at 8:00am.



PARKING: Petoskey Middle School parking lot



_THE FINE PRINT: __Children under age 12 must be supervised. Adults accompanying children on the run must register as participants. Trail-appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. Family Fun Run registration for children ages 3-17 will be discounted to $10, and children ages 0-2 are free (prices shown at check-out; no age discounts for last minute registration). WHILE WE LOVE PETS, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME. _