LOCATION PENDING: STARS & STRIPES PARK

GET READY TO SPRINKLE SOME FUN ITS TIME FOR THE DESSERT DASH!



LACE UP, SWEET TOOTHS THE DESSERT DASH IS SERVING UP MILES OF FUN THIS MARCH!
JOIN BIGFOOT RUNNING COMPANY FOR A HIGH-ENERGY, SUGAR-SPRINKLED CELEBRATION WHERE RUNNING MEETS PURE INDULGENCE. WHETHER YOURE A DONUT DASHER, CUPCAKE CRUISER, OR COOKIE JOGGER, YOULL CROSS THE FINISH LINE SMILING AND READY FOR YOUR DESSERT REWARD!
THIS ISNT JUST A RACE ITS A FULL-ON DESSERT PARTY WITH PHOTO OPS, FUN PROPS, MUSIC, AND A TREAT TICKET WAITING FOR YOU AT THE FINISH. SPARKLES


EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the sweetness youve come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event:

Colorful FINISHER MEDALS & super-soft DESSERT DASH TEES
Dessert-themed PHOTO BACKDROP + PROPS (inflatable donut + I run for dessert! sign!)
DESSERT TICKET for every participant
Music, energy, and name announcements at the finish line
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS: KOOZIE, FUNKY DESSERT SOCKS, SPRINKLE SWEATBAND, AND DESSERT DASH TRUCKER HAT
Aid stations along the course

You may even catch Bigfoot trying to eat a donut the size of his head


female sign RACE DISTANCES
KIDS DASH The Mini Munchie Dash (10 & Under)
A quick burst of sugary fun for our tiniest runners!
Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and dessert ticket.
Not timed just sprinkles and smiles.


1 MILE The Sweet & Simple Mile
Perfect for families, beginners, and walkers!
Includes a race tee, medal, and dessert ticket.
Not chip-timed.


5K The Sprinkle Sprint
Chip-timed with awards, energy, and plenty of cheering!
1st Overall M/F Bigfoot Trophy
1st Masters (40+) Recognition pin
Standard age-group awards


10K The Double Dessert Dash
Double the distance, double the fun!
1st Overall M/F Bigfoot Trophy
1st Masters (40+) Recognition pin
Standard age-group awards


AGE GROUP AWARDS (5K & 10K)
10 & under, 1114, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70+
Gold 1st | Silver 2nd | Bronze 3rd


SPECIAL PRICING & PERKS
YOUTH PRICING: Ages 12 & under run the 5K or 10K for just $15!
REFERRAL BONUS: Earn a $20 refund when five friends sign up using your link!
GROUP DISCOUNTS: The bigger the group, the bigger the savings!


EVENT SCHEDULE
745 AM Packet Pickup
8:55 AM Kids Dash Start
9:00 AM National Anthem & Race Start

Dessert ticket redemption begins the moment you cross the finish line!


POST-RACE SWEETNESS: PHOTO ZONE
AFTER YOUR RACE, HIT OUR DESSERT-THEMED PHOTO BACKDROP FOR THE ULTIMATE #DESSERTDASH MOMENT!
FEATURING:
INFLATABLE DONUT PROP
FUN HANDHELD SIGNS
I RUN FOR DESSERT! SIGN
SPARKLES A COLORFUL, SHAREABLE FINISH-LINE EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER THEN RUN (5K ONLY)
INCLUDES:
CHECK MARK CUSTOM CHIP-TIMED BIB
CHECK MARK SUPER-SOFT RACE TEE
CHECK MARK FINISHER MEDAL
CHECK MARK ABILITY TO RUN THE 5K AFTER HELPING

HOW IT WORKS:
1 Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to help with packet pickup
2 About 10 minutes before the race, join everyone for warmup
3 Start the 5K with the group
4 Run, recover, then help hand out awards

This option does NOT require signing up under the Volunteer tab.
Does NOT include Full Race Volunteer benefits listed below.
LIMITED to the first 10 sign-ups.
Available for the 5K distance only.


FULL RACE VOLUNTEER (NOT RUNNING)
Sign up under the VOLUNTEER tab in the top menu.

Full Race Volunteers Receive:
Bigfoot race shirt
VIP race access
Your choice of:
A FREE future race entry (use it yourself or gift it!)
OR
A $20 prepaid digital gift card


VOLUNTEER ROLES & RATINGS

* WATER STATION
Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun!
POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if youd like.
* COURSE MONITORS
Keep runners safe & energized with cheers and direction.
POSITION RATING: Fun and action-packed.
* FINISH LINE HELPER
Assist Race Director with medals, snacks, and celebration.
POSITION RATING: Easy, exciting, and rewarding.
* TURTLE / SWEEPER
Stay with the final participant, encourage them, and notify course staff when the last runner passes.
POSITION RATING: Slightly physically challenging longest distance covered but inspiring!
* PACKET PICKUP / RESULTS
Help check in runners, then enjoy a relaxed, joyful finish-line environment.
POSITION RATING: Busy pre-race, chill and fun after.
* FLOATER
General event help medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.
POSITION RATING: Extremely easy and puts you right in the action.
* LEAD BIKE
Guide the fastest runners on the longest course.
POSITION RATING: Fun, great exercise, and finished early!
* BIGFOOT MASCOT
Be the star of the show! High-fives, photos, cheering!
POSITION RATING: The coolest volunteer role 10/10 fun.



VOLUNTEER ARRIVAL
All volunteers arrive 1.5 hours before race start and check in at the Registration Tent.


*BIGFOOT RACES PROCEED RAIN, SHINE, HOT OR COLD.


IMPORTANT NOTES
SHIRT GUARANTEE: REGISTER AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE RACE DAY.
PACKET PICKUP: ALWAYS OPEN 1.5 HOURS BEFORE RACE START.
:E-MAIL: IF ADDITIONAL PICKUP TIMES ARE ADDED, ALL RUNNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AT LEAST 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE.
COURSE TERRAIN: EXPECT A MIX OF PAVEMENT, CRUSHED GRANITE, AND SOME UNAVOIDABLE DIRT PATHS.
PUBLIC SPACES: EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN PARKS AND GREENBELTS PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF DOG WALKERS, CYCLISTS, AND PICNICKERS.



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