Donkey Dash 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the fun at the Donkey Dash 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, in beautiful Concord, Cabarrus! This exciting event features a 1-mile fun run kicking off at 8:30 AM, followed by the main 5K race at 9:00 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a good time with friends and family, this event promises a day of joy, laughter, and community spirit.
All proceeds and donations from the Donkey Dash will support the missions of the Duh!sciples Youth Ministry at Epworth UMC, where students are learning the importance of servant leadership and community care. Embrace the festive atmosphere by donning your best costume or goofy outfit— inflatable costumes are highly encouraged! Participants will receive a participation medal, a T-shirt, and post-race refreshments, with awards for the top finishers in various categories. Don't miss out on this chance to "do good stuff" while having a blast. Be sure to register by April 19th to guarantee your T-shirt and join us for a memorable day, rain or shine!
All proceeds and donations from the Donkey Dash will support the missions of the Duh!sciples Youth Ministry at Epworth UMC, where students are learning the importance of servant leadership and community care. Embrace the festive atmosphere by donning your best costume or goofy outfit— inflatable costumes are highly encouraged! Participants will receive a participation medal, a T-shirt, and post-race refreshments, with awards for the top finishers in various categories. Don't miss out on this chance to "do good stuff" while having a blast. Be sure to register by April 19th to guarantee your T-shirt and join us for a memorable day, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
GET OFF YOUR DONKEY AND DASH TO HELP US DO GOOD STUFF
ALL PROCEEDS AND DONATIONS WILL HELP TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS OF THE DUH!SCIPLES YOUTH MINISTRY AND EPWORTH UMC
THE DUH!SCIPLES YOUTH MINISTRY OF EPWORTH UMC [https://epworthnc.com/] IN CONCORD ARE A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS WHO ARE LEARNING WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW JESUS AND HOW TO DO LIFE TOGETHER. THE DUH!SCIPLES HAVE ADOPTED THE BATTLE CRY OF "DO GOOD STUFF" AS THEY FIND WAYS TO PUT THEMSELVES OUT THERE FOR THEIR NEIGHBORS AND TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER WITH NO STRINGS ATTACHED. THESE STUDENTS ARE LEARNING ABOUT SERVANT LEADERSHIP WHICH GIVES THEM THE CONFIDENCE AND COMPASSION TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES.
THIS SUMMER, THE DUH!SCIPLES (AND THEIR BRAVE ADULT CHAPERONES) WILL BE SPENDING A WEEK IN ASHEVILLE, PARTNERING WITH CROSS CONNECTION AND THE HAYWOOD ST. CONGREGATION. DURING THE WEEK, STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE WITH THOSE WHO ARE WITHOUT HOMES OR MARGINALIZED IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE BREAKING DOWN STEREOTYPES AND BARRIERS TO DEVELOP GENUINE AND DEEP RELATIONSHIPS.
THE DUH!SCIPLES WILL ALSO BE TACKLING ANOTHER YEAR OF BACKYARD MISSION CAMP. BMC ALLOWS THE STUDENTS TO "DO GOOD STUFF" RIGHT IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SERVICE, LEARN ABOUT LOCAL RESOURCES AND GAIN THE TOOLS AND SKILLS THAT WILL HELP TO CREATE A GENERATION OF CONFIDENT, COMPASSIONATE SERVANTS WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM. CHECK OUT THE BACKYARD MISSION CAMP [https://epworthnc.com/backyard-mission-camp] WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL THE GOOD STUFF.
AT THEIR CORE, THE DUH!SCIPLES ARE A BIG GROUP OF GOOFBALLS WHO ENJOY BEING SILLY, HAVING FUN AND CELEBRATING EVERYTHING! WHETHER YOU ARE A RACE PARTICIPANT OR CHEERING IN SUPPORT, JUMP ON THE GOOFBALL BANDWAGON AND FEEL FREE TO WEAR YOUR BEST COSTUME OR GOOFY OUTFIT (INFLATABLE COSTUMES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!)
1 MILE FUN RUN STARTS AT 8:30AM, 5K WILL BEGIN AT 9:00AM. RACE WILL BE RAIN OR SHINE.
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE TOP 3 FINISHERS FOR EACH GROUP (ADULTS, STUDENTS AND FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS). REGISTRATION INCLUDES PARTICIPATION MEDAL, T-SHIRT AND POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS. REGISTER BY APRIL 19TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP:
* STARTING AT 8:00AM ON RACE DAY AT THE DOGWOOD SHELTER
ALL PROCEEDS AND DONATIONS WILL HELP TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS OF THE DUH!SCIPLES YOUTH MINISTRY AND EPWORTH UMC
THE DUH!SCIPLES YOUTH MINISTRY OF EPWORTH UMC [https://epworthnc.com/] IN CONCORD ARE A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS WHO ARE LEARNING WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW JESUS AND HOW TO DO LIFE TOGETHER. THE DUH!SCIPLES HAVE ADOPTED THE BATTLE CRY OF "DO GOOD STUFF" AS THEY FIND WAYS TO PUT THEMSELVES OUT THERE FOR THEIR NEIGHBORS AND TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER WITH NO STRINGS ATTACHED. THESE STUDENTS ARE LEARNING ABOUT SERVANT LEADERSHIP WHICH GIVES THEM THE CONFIDENCE AND COMPASSION TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES.
THIS SUMMER, THE DUH!SCIPLES (AND THEIR BRAVE ADULT CHAPERONES) WILL BE SPENDING A WEEK IN ASHEVILLE, PARTNERING WITH CROSS CONNECTION AND THE HAYWOOD ST. CONGREGATION. DURING THE WEEK, STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE WITH THOSE WHO ARE WITHOUT HOMES OR MARGINALIZED IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE BREAKING DOWN STEREOTYPES AND BARRIERS TO DEVELOP GENUINE AND DEEP RELATIONSHIPS.
THE DUH!SCIPLES WILL ALSO BE TACKLING ANOTHER YEAR OF BACKYARD MISSION CAMP. BMC ALLOWS THE STUDENTS TO "DO GOOD STUFF" RIGHT IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SERVICE, LEARN ABOUT LOCAL RESOURCES AND GAIN THE TOOLS AND SKILLS THAT WILL HELP TO CREATE A GENERATION OF CONFIDENT, COMPASSIONATE SERVANTS WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM. CHECK OUT THE BACKYARD MISSION CAMP [https://epworthnc.com/backyard-mission-camp] WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL THE GOOD STUFF.
AT THEIR CORE, THE DUH!SCIPLES ARE A BIG GROUP OF GOOFBALLS WHO ENJOY BEING SILLY, HAVING FUN AND CELEBRATING EVERYTHING! WHETHER YOU ARE A RACE PARTICIPANT OR CHEERING IN SUPPORT, JUMP ON THE GOOFBALL BANDWAGON AND FEEL FREE TO WEAR YOUR BEST COSTUME OR GOOFY OUTFIT (INFLATABLE COSTUMES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!)
1 MILE FUN RUN STARTS AT 8:30AM, 5K WILL BEGIN AT 9:00AM. RACE WILL BE RAIN OR SHINE.
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE TOP 3 FINISHERS FOR EACH GROUP (ADULTS, STUDENTS AND FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS). REGISTRATION INCLUDES PARTICIPATION MEDAL, T-SHIRT AND POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS. REGISTER BY APRIL 19TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP:
* STARTING AT 8:00AM ON RACE DAY AT THE DOGWOOD SHELTER
Donkey Dash 5K & Fun Run