Dove Dash & Dog Dash: 1k/5k Walk/Run & Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM PDT
Trabuco Canyon, California
$33.63–$49.64 · 6 races
1km, 5km, 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the highly anticipated Dove Dash & Dog Dash on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the beautiful Trabuco Canyon, Orange! This beloved community event has been a staple in Rancho Santa Margarita for over twenty-five years, uniting families, businesses, and community members in a day of fun and fundraising. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K run or walk, starting at 8 AM, and a delightful 1K family-friendly course, along with a new Dog Dash, beginning at 8:45 AM.
This year's event not only offers a chance to enjoy the stunning views of Dove Canyon and the surrounding hills but also supports the High Hopes Head Injury Program. All proceeds go directly to providing essential rehabilitation scholarships for individuals affected by traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and multiple sclerosis. Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need. Bring your furry friends along for the adventure, and let’s make this year’s Dove Dash & Dog Dash an unforgettable experience!
This year's event not only offers a chance to enjoy the stunning views of Dove Canyon and the surrounding hills but also supports the High Hopes Head Injury Program. All proceeds go directly to providing essential rehabilitation scholarships for individuals affected by traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and multiple sclerosis. Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need. Bring your furry friends along for the adventure, and let’s make this year’s Dove Dash & Dog Dash an unforgettable experience!
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Races
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5k Dove Dash & Pancake Breakfast
Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Free T-Shirt!
Entries closed8:00 AM PDT
$49.64
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Virtual Dove Dash 5k Walk/Run
VirtualIncl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Free T-Shirt!
Entries closed8:00 AM PDT
$49.64
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Kids Dove Dash 5k & Pancake Breakfast (12 yr & Under)
Incl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Free T-Shirt!
Entries closed8:00 AM PDT
$33.63
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Dove Dash 1k & Pancake Breakfast
Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Free T-Shirt!
Entries closed8:45 AM PDT
$49.64
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Kids Dove Dash 1k & Pancake Breakfast (12 yr & Under)
Incl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Free T-Shirt!
Entries closed8:45 AM PDT
$33.63
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Dog Dash & Pancake Breakfast
Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Free bandana for your pup
Entries closed9:00 AM PDT
$49.64
Organiser's description
OVER THE PAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, THE DOVE DASH HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED FUNDRAISING EVENTS IN RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, DRAWING FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS YEAR AFTER YEAR. THIS BELOVED COMMUNITY EVENT IS NOT ONLY A DAY OF FUN BUT ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT.
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2025 DOVE DASH & DOG DASH, FEATURING BOTH AN IN-PERSON 5K AND WALK-A-THON, ALONG WITH A VIRTUAL OPTION, ALL IN SUPPORT OF THE HIGH HOPES HEAD INJURY PROGRAM. HIGH HOPES (WWW.HIGHHOPES.WS) IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI), STROKE, AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS).
100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO DIRECTLY TOWARD PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE ESSENTIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES AT HIGH HOPES. THIS SUPPORT IS CRITICAL IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. HIGH HOPES IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TRANSFORMATIVE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, FOCUSED ON ASSISTING THOSE AFFECTED BY TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURIES, STROKES, AND MS.
NEW FOR 2025: THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE A NEW EVENT FOR YOUR DOGS TO PARTICIPATE IN! THE ADDITION OF THE FAMILY 1K COURSE OPENS UP NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES TO JOIN IN THE FUN. WE WELCOME WALKERS, RUNNERS, AND FAMILIESWHETHER USING STROLLERS, WALKERS, WHEELCHAIRS, OR RECEIVING ASSISTANCE FROM CAREGIVERS. THIS INCLUSIVE EVENT ENSURES EVERYONE CAN BE A PART OF THE DOVE DASH EXPERIENCE. DOGS ARE WELCOME TOOJUST REMEMBER THEY MUST REMAIN ON A NON-RETRACTABLE LEASH NO LONGER THAN SIX (6) FEET, STAY UNDER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, AND OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEAN-UP AND BEHAVIOR.
NEW COURSES:
THE 5K COURSE HAS BEEN REVAMPED LAST YEAR TO TAKE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE STUNNING STREETS OF DOVE CANYON, OFFERING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING HILLS, THE JACK NICKLAUS SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE, AND THE BEAUTIFUL LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. THE UPDATED ROUTE IS DESIGNED TO BE MORE SCENIC AND ENJOYABLE, PROVIDING A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE 2025 DOVE DASH & DOG DASHWHETHER BY RUNNING, WALKING, OR SUPPORTING FROM THE SIDELINES. YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT THOSE IN NEED OF LIFE-CHANGING REHABILITATION, MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY TBI, STROKE, AND MS.
TO VIEW THE 5K RACE MAP CLICK HERE https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/55965. THE 5K STARTS AT 8 AM.
TO VIEW THE 1K AND THE DOG DASH RACE MAP CLICK HERE https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/55966. THE 1K STARTS AT 8:45 AM.
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2025 DOVE DASH & DOG DASH, FEATURING BOTH AN IN-PERSON 5K AND WALK-A-THON, ALONG WITH A VIRTUAL OPTION, ALL IN SUPPORT OF THE HIGH HOPES HEAD INJURY PROGRAM. HIGH HOPES (WWW.HIGHHOPES.WS) IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI), STROKE, AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS).
100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO DIRECTLY TOWARD PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE ESSENTIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES AT HIGH HOPES. THIS SUPPORT IS CRITICAL IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. HIGH HOPES IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS TRANSFORMATIVE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, FOCUSED ON ASSISTING THOSE AFFECTED BY TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURIES, STROKES, AND MS.
NEW FOR 2025: THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE A NEW EVENT FOR YOUR DOGS TO PARTICIPATE IN! THE ADDITION OF THE FAMILY 1K COURSE OPENS UP NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES TO JOIN IN THE FUN. WE WELCOME WALKERS, RUNNERS, AND FAMILIESWHETHER USING STROLLERS, WALKERS, WHEELCHAIRS, OR RECEIVING ASSISTANCE FROM CAREGIVERS. THIS INCLUSIVE EVENT ENSURES EVERYONE CAN BE A PART OF THE DOVE DASH EXPERIENCE. DOGS ARE WELCOME TOOJUST REMEMBER THEY MUST REMAIN ON A NON-RETRACTABLE LEASH NO LONGER THAN SIX (6) FEET, STAY UNDER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, AND OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEAN-UP AND BEHAVIOR.
NEW COURSES:
THE 5K COURSE HAS BEEN REVAMPED LAST YEAR TO TAKE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE STUNNING STREETS OF DOVE CANYON, OFFERING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING HILLS, THE JACK NICKLAUS SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE, AND THE BEAUTIFUL LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. THE UPDATED ROUTE IS DESIGNED TO BE MORE SCENIC AND ENJOYABLE, PROVIDING A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE 2025 DOVE DASH & DOG DASHWHETHER BY RUNNING, WALKING, OR SUPPORTING FROM THE SIDELINES. YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT THOSE IN NEED OF LIFE-CHANGING REHABILITATION, MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY TBI, STROKE, AND MS.
TO VIEW THE 5K RACE MAP CLICK HERE https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/55965. THE 5K STARTS AT 8 AM.
TO VIEW THE 1K AND THE DOG DASH RACE MAP CLICK HERE https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/55966. THE 1K STARTS AT 8:45 AM.
Location
Dove Canyon Drive, Trabuco Canyon, 92679, CA, United States
Dove Dash & Dog Dash: 1k/5k Walk/Run & Pancake Breakfast
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