Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Price $23.26
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 9th annual Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome on Saturday, March 21, 2026! This vibrant event will take place in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, and promises to be a day filled with fun, community spirit, and support for a great cause. Participants will take on a 5K race, with an additional .11 miles added to make a total distance of 3.21 miles, symbolizing the extra chromosome that individuals with Down syndrome have. Join us in raising awareness and funds to support those with Down syndrome while enjoying a fantastic day of camaraderie and fitness. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event that celebrates inclusion and community!
Organiser's Description
This will be our 9th annual 3-2-1 Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome and we are all excited to be back together again! The 3-2-1 Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome is a 5K race fundraising event with an extra .11 mile added for a 3.21 total distance for the awareness and support of individuals with Down syndrome! Most people have 2 copies of 23 different chromosomes, but individuals with Down syndrome are born with 3 copies of the 21st chromosome (the medical term for this is Trisomy 21).
Races
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Fun Run
Incl. $2.26 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.26
OPENS 20 OCT -
5K Run
Incl. $2.26 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$23.26
OPENS 27 OCT
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