GFA Dragon Dash
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 8:45AM EST
- Location Greens Farms, Connecticut
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for the GFA Dragon Dash, returning on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the beautiful Westport, Western Connecticut! This family-friendly event features a scenic 5K (3.1 miles) run or walk that welcomes participants of all abilities. The course takes you through the charming Greens Farms neighborhood, with stunning views of the Long Island Sound. Join the GFA community in supporting Horizons GFA, an education-based charity that benefits students in need.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event promises a fun and inclusive atmosphere. The 5K will be computer-timed, with awards for top finishers, while kids can enjoy a free fun run before the main race. With registration fees starting at just $30 for adults and $22 for youth, plus a chance to earn exciting prizes, this is an event you won't want to miss. Don’t forget to bring your friends and neighbors along for a day filled with fitness, community spirit, and support for a great cause!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event promises a fun and inclusive atmosphere. The 5K will be computer-timed, with awards for top finishers, while kids can enjoy a free fun run before the main race. With registration fees starting at just $30 for adults and $22 for youth, plus a chance to earn exciting prizes, this is an event you won't want to miss. Don’t forget to bring your friends and neighbors along for a day filled with fitness, community spirit, and support for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
THE DRAGON DASH IS BACK!
WE HAVE A GREAT, SCENIC & FRIENDLY COURSE THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY. INVITE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, AND JOIN THE GFA COMMUNITY FOR OUR GENTLE 5K (3.1MI) RUN (OR WALK) ON SATURDAY, MAY 10.
ALL ABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED AND WELCOME.
THE DRAGON DASH HAS PARTNERED WITH AN EDUCATION-BASED CHARITY FOR MANY YEARS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THIS GREAT CHARITY AND THE STUDENTS IT SERVES. YOU CAN HELP US CARRY ON THIS TRADITION!
ALL DONATIONS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO OUR BENEFICIARY HORIZONS GFA. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY.
OUR 5K (3.1MI) COURSE IS A GENTLE LOOP THROUGH THE SCENIC GREENS FARMS NEIGHBORHOOD IN WESTPORT. MUCH OF THE SECOND HALF IS ON A QUIET STREET OVERLOOKING THE LONG ISLAND SOUND. THE START AND FINISH IS ON THE GFA CAMPUS. EVERYONE RUNNING OR WALKING THIS DISTANCE WILL BE COMPUTER-TIMED AND WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES & AWARDS.
WE WILL ALSO HOST A SHORT, FREE KIDS FUN RUN BEFORE THE 5K STARTS. IF WE HAVE A HIGH AMOUNT AND WIDE RANGE OF KIDS WE MAY OFFER TWO DIFFERENT DISTANCES!
REMEMBER:
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BENEFIT HORIZONS GFA [https://www.horizonsgfa.org/] OUR STUDENT BASED CHARITY PARTNER.
REGISTRATION FEES: 5K $30 FOR 19 & OVER, $22 FOR 18 & UNDER
$35/$25 FEES INCREASE MAY 5-10.
KIDS FUN RUN SCAMPER FREE FOR AGES 9 YRS & YOUNGER ONLY
EVENT CALENDAR
2/1 ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS
4/27 GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZING ENDS. AFTER THAT SIZES ARE AS AVAILABLE AND WE MAY SELL OUT PRIOR.
5/5 REGISTRATION FEES INCREASE
5/9 BIB & SHIRT PICKUP AT FLEET FEET IN WESTPORT FROM 3:30-5:30PM
_SPECIAL OFFER - SAVE 10% ON ALL ITEMS IN THE STORE WHEN YOU PICKUP ON FRIDAY!_
5/10 7:45AM ON THE GFA CAMPUS - BIB & SHIRT PICKUP, ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
8:45AM FREE - KIDS RUN(S) STARTS
9:00AM START- 5K TIMED RUN & WALK - ALL ABILITIES ENCOURAGED! SNACKS TO FOLLOW.
10:00AM AWARDS DISTRIBUTION (OR SOONER IF RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE)
ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE INCLUDING RACE DAY! NO PAPER/NO CASH
REMEMBER THAT ALL T-SHIRT SIZING GUARANTEED ONLY TILL 4/27. REGISTERING AFTER THAT MAY NOT HAVE A SHIRT AVAILABLE.
SHIRT STORE- _EXTRA _youth and adult sized shirts will be available for just $10- must order by 4/27. (Paid registered entries have a shirt included)
This is a great option for the 'free' kids run participants who do not receive a shirt. And also for adults who'd like extra for friends & family.
_Please use our link above left. _
_5K RACE/WALK DETAILS_
. The participants will be computer timed AND ELIGIBLE for awards.
. The course is fast, scenic on quiet roads & is accurately measured.
. There will be a water station at 1.2 miles.
*course map link https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7191675
AWARDS PRESENTED BY FLEET FEET OF WESTPORT-
OUR TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE $100, $75 & $50 GIFT CARDS. (AND REMOVED FROM THEIR AGE GROUPS)
Awards will be given in the timed 5k for the first place male and female in age groups 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+-79, 80+
_SPECIAL ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS - DONATED BY THE ROHERBASSER FAMILY- _
WILL BE AWARDED TO THE 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE FINISHER BOY & GIRL FINISHER IN AGE GROUPS 9 & UNDER, 10-13, 14-18
PLEASE CLICK ON OUR EVENT INFO TAB AT THE TOP LEFT OF THIS PAGE. More details for our events are found there.
JOIN US AND BECOME A SPONSOR/PARTNER IN OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. Many opportunities are available.
WE HAVE A GREAT, SCENIC & FRIENDLY COURSE THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY. INVITE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, AND JOIN THE GFA COMMUNITY FOR OUR GENTLE 5K (3.1MI) RUN (OR WALK) ON SATURDAY, MAY 10.
ALL ABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED AND WELCOME.
THE DRAGON DASH HAS PARTNERED WITH AN EDUCATION-BASED CHARITY FOR MANY YEARS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THIS GREAT CHARITY AND THE STUDENTS IT SERVES. YOU CAN HELP US CARRY ON THIS TRADITION!
ALL DONATIONS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO OUR BENEFICIARY HORIZONS GFA. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY.
OUR 5K (3.1MI) COURSE IS A GENTLE LOOP THROUGH THE SCENIC GREENS FARMS NEIGHBORHOOD IN WESTPORT. MUCH OF THE SECOND HALF IS ON A QUIET STREET OVERLOOKING THE LONG ISLAND SOUND. THE START AND FINISH IS ON THE GFA CAMPUS. EVERYONE RUNNING OR WALKING THIS DISTANCE WILL BE COMPUTER-TIMED AND WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES & AWARDS.
WE WILL ALSO HOST A SHORT, FREE KIDS FUN RUN BEFORE THE 5K STARTS. IF WE HAVE A HIGH AMOUNT AND WIDE RANGE OF KIDS WE MAY OFFER TWO DIFFERENT DISTANCES!
REMEMBER:
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BENEFIT HORIZONS GFA [https://www.horizonsgfa.org/] OUR STUDENT BASED CHARITY PARTNER.
REGISTRATION FEES: 5K $30 FOR 19 & OVER, $22 FOR 18 & UNDER
$35/$25 FEES INCREASE MAY 5-10.
KIDS FUN RUN SCAMPER FREE FOR AGES 9 YRS & YOUNGER ONLY
EVENT CALENDAR
2/1 ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS
4/27 GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZING ENDS. AFTER THAT SIZES ARE AS AVAILABLE AND WE MAY SELL OUT PRIOR.
5/5 REGISTRATION FEES INCREASE
5/9 BIB & SHIRT PICKUP AT FLEET FEET IN WESTPORT FROM 3:30-5:30PM
_SPECIAL OFFER - SAVE 10% ON ALL ITEMS IN THE STORE WHEN YOU PICKUP ON FRIDAY!_
5/10 7:45AM ON THE GFA CAMPUS - BIB & SHIRT PICKUP, ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
8:45AM FREE - KIDS RUN(S) STARTS
9:00AM START- 5K TIMED RUN & WALK - ALL ABILITIES ENCOURAGED! SNACKS TO FOLLOW.
10:00AM AWARDS DISTRIBUTION (OR SOONER IF RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE)
ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE INCLUDING RACE DAY! NO PAPER/NO CASH
REMEMBER THAT ALL T-SHIRT SIZING GUARANTEED ONLY TILL 4/27. REGISTERING AFTER THAT MAY NOT HAVE A SHIRT AVAILABLE.
SHIRT STORE- _EXTRA _youth and adult sized shirts will be available for just $10- must order by 4/27. (Paid registered entries have a shirt included)
This is a great option for the 'free' kids run participants who do not receive a shirt. And also for adults who'd like extra for friends & family.
_Please use our link above left. _
_5K RACE/WALK DETAILS_
. The participants will be computer timed AND ELIGIBLE for awards.
. The course is fast, scenic on quiet roads & is accurately measured.
. There will be a water station at 1.2 miles.
*course map link https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7191675
AWARDS PRESENTED BY FLEET FEET OF WESTPORT-
OUR TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE $100, $75 & $50 GIFT CARDS. (AND REMOVED FROM THEIR AGE GROUPS)
Awards will be given in the timed 5k for the first place male and female in age groups 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+-79, 80+
_SPECIAL ICE CREAM GIFT CARDS - DONATED BY THE ROHERBASSER FAMILY- _
WILL BE AWARDED TO THE 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE FINISHER BOY & GIRL FINISHER IN AGE GROUPS 9 & UNDER, 10-13, 14-18
PLEASE CLICK ON OUR EVENT INFO TAB AT THE TOP LEFT OF THIS PAGE. More details for our events are found there.
JOIN US AND BECOME A SPONSOR/PARTNER IN OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. Many opportunities are available.
Races
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GFA Dragon Dash Ages 19 & Over
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
The 5k begins & ends inside the Greens Farms Academy campus. There will be entertainment, food and prizes. Race proceeds will benefit an education-based charitable non-profit that partners with Greens Farms Academy. We hope you will join us at our event! Free kids' scamper for ages 9 & under at 8:45am Registration Fees are stated on page one. Registration online stays open until 9am on 4/10. If we are sold out prior to the race date it will be announced on the main page of the website. Race day: Registration $35/$25 Pre-reg pickup opens at 8:00am at GFA We encourage the participation of community/neighborhood groups of all ages and abilities. Donation goal $3,000: If you would like to make a donation to Greens Farms Academy, you may do so online through our platform, or on race day in the form of cash or cheque. This would be in addition to your registration fee. Race Director Marty Schaivone, with 30+ years of experience will coordinate this event. MS Running Productions directs & consults on more than 35 races in CT, including the the Colony Grill Hot Oil & Bigelow Tea Community Challenge in Fairfield. Contact Marty at [email protected] with any questions. -
Dragon Dash Ages 18 & Under ONLY
Incl. $2.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$24.32
The 5k begins & ends inside the Greens Farms Academy campus. There will be entertainment, food and prizes. Race proceeds will benefit an education-based charitable non-profit that partners with Greens Farms Academy. We hope you will join us at our event! Free kids' scamper for ages 9 & under at 8:45am Registration Fees are stated on page one. Registration online stays open until 9am on 4/10. If we are sold out prior to the race date it will be announced on the main page of the website. Race day: Registration $35/$25 Pre-reg pickup opens at 8:00am at GFA We encourage the participation of community/neighborhood groups of all ages and abilities. Donation goal $3,000: If you would like to make a donation to Greens Farms Academy, you may do so online through our platform, or on race day in the form of cash or cheque. This would be in addition to your registration fee. Race Director Marty Schaivone, with 30+ years of experience will coordinate this event. MS Running Productions directs & consults on more than 35 races in CT, including the the Colony Grill Hot Oil & Bigelow Tea Community Challenge in Fairfield. Contact Marty at [email protected] with any questions. -
Dragon Dash Kids Scamper
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
Free
For 9 yrs & younger.. Parents /care givers may accompany the kids if necessary WE MAY ADD AN ADDITIONAL LONGER OR SHORTER OPTION IF THERE IS A LARGER NUMBER AND AGE RANGE OF KIDS
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