Drishti Dash 2026 - 5K Run/1 Mile walk to support visually impaired (Wayne PA or Virtual)

  • Date Sun 30th August 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Wayne, Pennsylvania
  • Price $18.09 - $23.09
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the Drishti Dash 2026, a vibrant 5K run and 1-mile walk dedicated to supporting the visually impaired community! Set to take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Wilson Farm Park in Wayne, PA, this event promises a day full of fun, fitness, and philanthropy. Whether you choose to race the 5K or enjoy a leisurely walk, your participation will help fund essential programs that empower blind and visually impaired individuals.

Kick off the day with check-in at 7:30 AM, followed by an inspiring welcome speech and the national anthem at 8:15 AM. The race starts at 9:00 AM, and participants will be timed with bib tags for an accurate and exciting experience. With awards for top finishers across various age categories, everyone has a chance to shine! After the race, enjoy community festivities, including raffle draws, a silent auction, games, and more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast! Sign up today and be part of a meaningful cause that truly makes an impact.

Organiser's Description

ON AUG 30TH, 2026, DRISHTI FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZING A 5K RUN OR 1 MILE WALK AT WILSON FARM PARK, WAYNE, PA[TOT PAVILLION] TO SUPPORT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

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

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

Vocational training with Royer-Greaves School for the Blind, PA

Supporting the broader fight to accelerate treatments, preventions, and cures for retinal diseases via Foundation Fighing Blindness, PA

Mobility training and employment opportunities via VisionCorps, PA

Drishti Scholarships for students and other local causes in support of Drishti Foundation's mission to support blind and visually impaired individuals

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
* 10:35 AM Dance Performance
* 10:45 AM Closing Reflections & Vote of Thanks
* 11:00 AM Community Festivities Begin: Raffle Draws, Silent Auction, Prizes, 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, Foundation Fighting Blindness, 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 Drishti.Sponsors@gmail.com. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you to make a difference.

General Enquiries: drishtifoundationusa@gmail.com

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 2026 - 5K Run (Wayne PA)

    Incl. $3.09 Fee

    Sun 30th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $23.09

    CLOSED
  • Drishti Dash 2026 - 1Mile Walk (Wayne PA)

    Incl. $3.09 Fee

    Sun 30th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $18.09

    CLOSED
  • Drishti Dash 2026 - 5K Run/1 Mile Walk (VIRTUAL)

    Incl. $3.09 Fee

    $23.09

    CLOSED

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

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