Dolphin Dash 5K (2026)
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price $20.08 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 21st Annual Dolphin Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the beautiful coastal city of Virginia Beach, Virginia! This exciting event not only promises a fun-filled day for participants and families but also supports a noble cause, as proceeds benefit Abby's Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding childhood cancer patients through research, care, and love.
Participants can register for the race at a cost of $35, which includes a race bag filled with goodies, but don't wait too long—registration will increase to $40 on race day! The festivities kick off at 8:30 AM with registration, leading into the race program at 9:00 AM, featuring the Mini Dash for our younger runners. As you cross the finish line, you'll receive a door prize ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes, with additional tickets available for purchase to further support Abby's Legacy Foundation. Join us for a day of running, community spirit, and making a difference!
Participants can register for the race at a cost of $35, which includes a race bag filled with goodies, but don't wait too long—registration will increase to $40 on race day! The festivities kick off at 8:30 AM with registration, leading into the race program at 9:00 AM, featuring the Mini Dash for our younger runners. As you cross the finish line, you'll receive a door prize ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes, with additional tickets available for purchase to further support Abby's Legacy Foundation. Join us for a day of running, community spirit, and making a difference!
Organiser's Description
21ST ANNUAL DOLPHIN DASH 5K
This is our 21st Annual Dolphin Dash, in which we are raising money for Abby's Legacy Foundation. Abbys Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports childhood cancer patients through research, care, and love. 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. All registrations INCLUDE A RACE BAG. The cost of the race will be $35, and on race day will increase to $40 (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 Abby's Legacy Foundation.
Door prizes, coupons, and food/drinks are available to every participant.
This is our 21st Annual Dolphin Dash, in which we are raising money for Abby's Legacy Foundation. Abbys Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports childhood cancer patients through research, care, and love. 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. All registrations INCLUDE A RACE BAG. The cost of the race will be $35, and on race day will increase to $40 (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 Abby's Legacy Foundation.
Door prizes, coupons, and food/drinks are available to every participant.
Races
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21st Annual Dolphin Dash 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDIf there is inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. There will be NO REFUNDS. Please contact Christina Barnhart, if you have any questions: christina.barnhart@vbschools.com. -
2nd Dolphin Dash Mini-Dash Run
Incl. $2.08 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$20.08
CLOSEDOur Mini Dash is specially catered toward smaller children who also want to participate! They will run a shorter length of track.
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