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
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 20th Annual Dolphin Dash 5K on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia! This exciting event is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community and support for a fantastic cause—raising funds for Connect With A Wish, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and youth in foster care in Hampton Roads.
Join us for a spirited morning where participants will kick off the race at 9:00 AM after registration begins at 8:20 AM. The entry fee is just $15 if you register ahead of time, and you’ll have the chance to snag an exclusive T-shirt designed by a talented Ocean Lakes High School student if you sign up by April 12th. With awards for the top finishers and medallions for the top three in each category, there’s plenty of motivation to push your limits! Plus, every participant receives a door prize ticket, with the opportunity to purchase additional tickets to support this noble cause. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that promises fun, community spirit, and the chance to make a difference!
Join us for a spirited morning where participants will kick off the race at 9:00 AM after registration begins at 8:20 AM. The entry fee is just $15 if you register ahead of time, and you’ll have the chance to snag an exclusive T-shirt designed by a talented Ocean Lakes High School student if you sign up by April 12th. With awards for the top finishers and medallions for the top three in each category, there’s plenty of motivation to push your limits! Plus, every participant receives a door prize ticket, with the opportunity to purchase additional tickets to support this noble cause. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that promises fun, community spirit, and the chance to make a difference!
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 APRIL 12TH 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 8:20 AM. THE RACE PROGRAM WILL START AT 9:00.
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.
The top finisher will receive a special reward. The TOP 3 IN EACH CATEGORY will also receive a medallion (gold, silver, bronze).
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 APRIL 12TH 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 8:20 AM. THE RACE PROGRAM WILL START AT 9:00.
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.
The top finisher will receive a special reward. The TOP 3 IN EACH CATEGORY will also receive a medallion (gold, silver, bronze).
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 Shirley Hall, 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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