Darien Dash
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 8:15AM CDT
- Location Darien, Illinois
- Price Free - $53.99
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 25th Annual Darien Dash on Sunday, May 17, 2026! Taking place at the Darien Swim & Recreation Club in beautiful Darien, DuPage, this exciting event features a variety of race distances to suit all levels of runners. Lace up your sneakers for a 1 Mile, 5K, or 10K race, with the 1 Mile starting at 8:35 AM, the 5K at 8:30 AM, and the 10K also at 8:30 AM.
Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere complete with a DJ warm-up and a special FREE Kiddie Fun Run for children 5 and under starting at 8:15 AM. Each registered runner will not only enjoy the thrill of competition but will also receive a patriotic swag bag and a commemorative t-shirt. Don't miss out on this community celebration of health and camaraderie, where awards will be given to the top three finishers in each race category. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day in Darien!
Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere complete with a DJ warm-up and a special FREE Kiddie Fun Run for children 5 and under starting at 8:15 AM. Each registered runner will not only enjoy the thrill of competition but will also receive a patriotic swag bag and a commemorative t-shirt. Don't miss out on this community celebration of health and camaraderie, where awards will be given to the top three finishers in each race category. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day in Darien!
Organiser's Description
25TH ANNUAL DARIEN DASH - 1 MILE, 5K AND 10K
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF DARIEN AND THE DARIEN BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Darien Swim & Recreation Club
1001 Hinsbrook Avenue, Darien, IL
8:15 AM - FREE Kiddie Fun Run* (Ages 5 and under)
8:30 AM - 5k $40 per entrant in advance/$45 on race day
8:30 AM - 10K $50 per entrant in advance/$55 on race day
8:35 AM - 1 Mile $30 per entrant in advance/$35 on race day
Race course closes just prior to award ceremony.
Awards for the top 3 in 1 Mile, 5k, & 10k Run
DJ music warm-up with FREE KIDDIE FUN RUN (ages 5 and under)
Along with a t-shirt, each registered, paid runner will also receive a complimentary patriotic swag bag!
*Please note the following items are prohibited:
* Pets
* Bicycles
* Scooters
* In-line skates
* Roller skates
* Any other wheeled items
_Participants with baby strollers/joggers are required to be at the rear of any race start_
THIS EVENT IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH SUPPORT OF OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS.
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF DARIEN AND THE DARIEN BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Darien Swim & Recreation Club
1001 Hinsbrook Avenue, Darien, IL
8:15 AM - FREE Kiddie Fun Run* (Ages 5 and under)
8:30 AM - 5k $40 per entrant in advance/$45 on race day
8:30 AM - 10K $50 per entrant in advance/$55 on race day
8:35 AM - 1 Mile $30 per entrant in advance/$35 on race day
Race course closes just prior to award ceremony.
Awards for the top 3 in 1 Mile, 5k, & 10k Run
DJ music warm-up with FREE KIDDIE FUN RUN (ages 5 and under)
Along with a t-shirt, each registered, paid runner will also receive a complimentary patriotic swag bag!
*Please note the following items are prohibited:
* Pets
* Bicycles
* Scooters
* In-line skates
* Roller skates
* Any other wheeled items
_Participants with baby strollers/joggers are required to be at the rear of any race start_
THIS EVENT IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH SUPPORT OF OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS.
Races
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10k
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt & Swag Bag
Sun 17th May 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$53.99
OPENS 04 DEC -
5k
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt & Swag Bag
Sun 17th May 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$43.99
OPENS 04 DEC -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt & Swag Bag
Sun 17th May 2026 (8:35AM CDT)
$33.49
OPENS 04 DEC -
Kids Fun Run (5 and Under)
Sun 17th May 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 04 DEC
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1001 Hinsbrook Ave, Darien, 60561, IL, United States
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