DEF Dash 5K
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Dedham, Massachusetts
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the sixth annual DEF Dash 5K on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in the picturesque Dedham, Norfolk! This exciting live event welcomes both runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a 5K race that promises a day full of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Starting at 11 AM sharp from Barnes Memorial Park, the DEF Dash 5K is not just about the race; it’s a celebration of local support for the Dedham Education Foundation and our dedicated public schools and students.
Expect a lively atmosphere with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and uplifting music to keep the energy high! With awards for the top finishers in each age category, it’s a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a great day out with family and friends. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a memorable day that brings the community together for a great cause!
Expect a lively atmosphere with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and uplifting music to keep the energy high! With awards for the top finishers in each age category, it’s a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a great day out with family and friends. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a memorable day that brings the community together for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
We are thrilled to announce the sixth annual DEF Dash 5K - A LIVE, IN-PERSON 5K RUN OR WALK! After 10 successful years' operating Bernies Run, the Dedham Education Foundation launched the first annual DEF Dash 5K from Barnes Memorial Park in October 2019. Hundreds of runners and family and friends gathered for a fun day of running/walking, followed by delicious food, drink, music, and award ceremonies. We will have prizes for the top runners in each age category!!! Come support the Dedham Education Foundation and our Dedham Public Schools and Students on Sunday, October 4th at Barnes Memorial Park. Race starts at 11am sharp!
If interested in becoming a sponsor of the DEF Dash 5K, please reach out to Carolyn Smith, carolynesmith81@gmail.com.
If interested in becoming a sponsor of the DEF Dash 5K, please reach out to Carolyn Smith, carolynesmith81@gmail.com.
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DEF Dash 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Official DEF Dash 5K Tee-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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