Dolphin Dash 5K (2025)
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price $9.48 - $16.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 20th Annual Dolphin Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. This exciting race not only promises a fun-filled day for participants of all ages but also supports a noble cause, as proceeds benefit Connect With A Wish, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential resources for children and youth in foster care in Hampton Roads.
Participants can register for just $15 before May 2nd, which includes the chance to purchase a specially designed T-shirt for $10, created by a talented Ocean Lakes High School student. Don't miss the chance to join the festivities with the race program kicking off at 9:00 AM, preceded by a Mini Dash at 8:30 AM. As you dash towards the finish line, you'll have the opportunity to win exciting door prizes and enjoy food and drinks available for all participants. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Dolphin Dash 5K is a fantastic way to get active and make a difference in the community.
Participants can register for just $15 before May 2nd, which includes the chance to purchase a specially designed T-shirt for $10, created by a talented Ocean Lakes High School student. Don't miss the chance to join the festivities with the race program kicking off at 9:00 AM, preceded by a Mini Dash at 8:30 AM. As you dash towards the finish line, you'll have the opportunity to win exciting door prizes and enjoy food and drinks available for all participants. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Dolphin Dash 5K is a fantastic way to get active and make a difference in the community.
Organiser's Description
20TH ANNUAL DOLPHIN DASH 5K
This is our 20th Annual Dolphin Dash, in which we are raising money for Connect with a Wish. Connect With A Wish is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides children and youth in foster care in Hampton Roads with resources and support to live well and grow. All money raised from our Winter Carnival, Casholas, and this race will go to this charity.
You may both register and pay for the race on this page. Anyone who registers by MAY 2ND will also have the opportunity to purchase a T-shirt. Any registrations after this date will NOT be allowed to purchase a T-shirt. The design will be created by an Ocean Lakes HS student. T-shirts will cost $10.
The cost of the race will be $15, and on race day will increase to $20 (and you will fill out a paper registration form). If the race is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will NOT be rescheduled, and there will be NO REFUNDS. If the race is rescheduled due to other reasons, door prizes will be sent out through a drawing.
REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 AM. THE RACE PROGRAM WILL START AT 9:00 WITH THE MINI DASH.
AWARDS: Participants will be given a door prize ticket as they cross the finish line for the multiple door prizes given out at the conclusion of the races. There will be an opportunity to purchase more door prize tickets, with each ticket being $1. Proceeds will also go to Connect with a Wish.
Door prizes, coupons, and food/drinks are available to every participant.
This is our 20th Annual Dolphin Dash, in which we are raising money for Connect with a Wish. Connect With A Wish is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides children and youth in foster care in Hampton Roads with resources and support to live well and grow. All money raised from our Winter Carnival, Casholas, and this race will go to this charity.
You may both register and pay for the race on this page. Anyone who registers by MAY 2ND will also have the opportunity to purchase a T-shirt. Any registrations after this date will NOT be allowed to purchase a T-shirt. The design will be created by an Ocean Lakes HS student. T-shirts will cost $10.
The cost of the race will be $15, and on race day will increase to $20 (and you will fill out a paper registration form). If the race is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will NOT be rescheduled, and there will be NO REFUNDS. If the race is rescheduled due to other reasons, door prizes will be sent out through a drawing.
REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 AM. THE RACE PROGRAM WILL START AT 9:00 WITH THE MINI DASH.
AWARDS: Participants will be given a door prize ticket as they cross the finish line for the multiple door prizes given out at the conclusion of the races. There will be an opportunity to purchase more door prize tickets, with each ticket being $1. Proceeds will also go to Connect with a Wish.
Door prizes, coupons, and food/drinks are available to every participant.
Races
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20th Annual Dolphin Dash 5K
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
If there is inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. There will be NO REFUNDS. Please contact Christina Barnhart, if you have any questions: [email protected]. -
1st Dolphin Dash Mini-Dash Run
Incl. $1.48 Fee
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$9.48
Our first ever Mini Dash specially catered toward smaller children who also want to participate! They will run a shorter length of track.
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