Drishti Dash 2025 - 5K Run/1 Mile walk to support visually impaired (Wayne PA or Virtual)

  • Date Sun 7th September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Wayne, Pennsylvania
  • Price $15.00 - $18.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Drishti Dash 2025, a fantastic 5K run and 1-mile walk taking place on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at Wilson Farm Park in Wayne, Chester. This uplifting event supports the blind and visually impaired community, with all proceeds going to vital initiatives like vocational training and mobility assistance through organizations such as the Royer-Greaves School for the Blind and VisionCorps.

Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, complete with automatic race timing, exciting prizes for various age categories, and a post-race awards ceremony celebrating top finishers. The day kicks off at 7:30 AM with check-in and on-site registrations, followed by a warm-up session and the race start at 9:00 AM. Afterward, the community festivities will include raffle draws, inclusive games, and family fun! Join us for this meaningful occasion to make a difference, meet new friends, and celebrate the spirit of giving. Don’t miss out – sign up today and be part of something special!

Organiser's Description

ON SEP 7TH, 2025, DRISHTI FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZING A 5K RUN OR 1 MILE WALK AT WILSON FARM PARK, WAYNE, PA[CONCESSION PAVILLION] TO SUPPORT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

FUNDS RAISED WILL SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT EMPOWER BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH:

Vocational training with ROYER-GREAVES SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, PA
Mobility training and employment opportunities via VISIONCORPS, PA
Other LOCAL CAUSES in support of Drishti Foundation's mission to support blind and visually impaired individuals

Runners will be provided bib tags with chips for automated and instantaneous race timing.

5K RACE PRIZES-

_ALL GENDERS (4 PRIZES):_
Under 10 years: 1st and 2nd prizes
Over 65: 1st and 2nd prizes
_MALE (10 PRIZES):_
Overall Winners (18 years and above): 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes
10-18 years: 1st and 2nd prizes
18-39 years: 1st and 2nd prizes
40-65 years: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes
_FEMALE (10 PRIZES):_
Overall Winners (18 years and above): 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes
10-18 years: 1st and 2nd prizes
18-39 years: 1st and 2nd prizes
40-65 years: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes

AGENDA-

* 7:30 AM Check-in Opens & On-site Registrations Begin
* 8:15 AM Welcome Speech & National Anthem
* 8:30 AM Opening Remarks from Honored Dignitaries
* 8:45 AM Group Warm-up & Race Line-up
* 9:00 AM Race Kick-off
* 10:00 AM Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Top Finishers
* 10:20 AM Recognitions: Honoring Our Partners, Sponsors & Volunteers
* 10:45 AM Closing Reflections & Vote of Thanks
* 11:00 AM Community Festivities Begin: Raffle Draws, Prizes, Inclusive Games & Family Fun

Please sign up & participate in the run to support this cause- https://runsignup.com/DrishtiDash

DRISHTI FOUNDATION is a section 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. Your contributions can be tax deductible and also employer-matched.

Drishti is founded and run by High School and Middle School students who believe in Kathy Calvin's words, Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference. This foundation aims at instilling a sense of giving in children and adults alike.

Since its inception, Drishti has organized fundraisers for causes such as Cataract surgeries for the underprivileged, scholarships for the blind, and medical care for visually impaired children. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Drishti has raised funds and sent medical equipment to impacted communities including schools for the handicapped. Some of the organizations that Drishti volunteers have worked with include Chester County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Royer- Greaves School for the Blind, Vision Corps, American Council for the Blind, Childrens Eye Foundation, Overbrook School for the Blind, and the Society for the Blind.

We offer multiple levels of sponsorship, each with unique benefits and opportunities for visibility. Our sponsorship tiers include Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Titanium, and Title sponsors, In-Kind Sponsors, Raffle/Silent Auction Sponsors allowing sponsors to choose the level of support that best fits their goals and budget. If you have any questions or need further details, please contact team at [email protected]. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you to make a difference.

General Enquiries: [email protected]

Website: https://drishtiusa.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drishtiusa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drishti_usa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drishti-foundation-usa

Races

  • Drishti Dash 2025 - 5K Run (Wayne PA)

    Sun 7th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $18.00

    CLOSED
  • Drishti Dash 2025 - 1Mile Walk (Wayne PA)

    Sun 7th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $15.00

    CLOSED
  • Drishti Dash 2025 - 5K Run/1 Mile Walk (VIRTUAL)

    $18.00

    CLOSED

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500 Lee Rd, Wayne, 19087, PA, United States

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