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 an exciting day of fun and fitness at the GFA Dragon Dash on Saturday, May 10, 2025! This vibrant 5K (3.1-mile) event takes place in the beautiful Westport, Western Connecticut, and is open to participants of all abilities. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the scenic course winds through the charming Greens Farms neighborhood, with stunning views of Long Island Sound to enjoy along the way.
Bring your family and friends to join the GFA community in this friendly race that encourages everyone to participate. Not only will you have a fantastic time, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as all funds raised will benefit Horizons GFA, an education-based charity. The day kicks off with a free Kids Fun Run for ages 8 and under, followed by the main 5K event, where participants will be computer-timed and eligible for exciting prizes. Don't miss out on an opportunity to enjoy a day filled with health, community spirit, and charitable giving!
Bring your family and friends to join the GFA community in this friendly race that encourages everyone to participate. Not only will you have a fantastic time, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as all funds raised will benefit Horizons GFA, an education-based charity. The day kicks off with a free Kids Fun Run for ages 8 and under, followed by the main 5K event, where participants will be computer-timed and eligible for exciting prizes. Don't miss out on an opportunity to enjoy a day filled with health, community spirit, and charitable giving!
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. 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. AND 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 8 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 OR WALK DETAILS_
. The participants will be computer timed AND ELIGIBLE for awards.
. The course is fast and scenic on quiet roads and is accurately measured.
. There will be a water station at 1.2 miles.
. An event t-shirt is provided to all early entrants (sizes are guaranteed until April 27)
*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. Those winners will be removed from their age groups (below).
Awards (TBD) will be given for the timed 5k- Male and female age groups- 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+-79, 80+
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. 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. AND 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 8 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 OR WALK DETAILS_
. The participants will be computer timed AND ELIGIBLE for awards.
. The course is fast and scenic on quiet roads and is accurately measured.
. There will be a water station at 1.2 miles.
. An event t-shirt is provided to all early entrants (sizes are guaranteed until April 27)
*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. Those winners will be removed from their age groups (below).
Awards (TBD) will be given for the timed 5k- Male and female age groups- 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+-79, 80+
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
OPENS SOONThe 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 8 & under at 8:45am Registration Fees are stated on page one. Registration online stays open until 8:50am on 4/20. 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
OPENS SOON -
Dragon Dash Kids Scamper
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONFor 8 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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