GFA Dragon Dash
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 8:45AM EST
- Location Greens Farms, Connecticut
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the GFA Dragon Dash on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in the picturesque Westport, Western Connecticut! This family-friendly event features a scenic 5K run (or walk) through the charming Greens Farms neighborhood, with stunning views of the Long Island Sound along the route. Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join in the excitement, with the 5K starting at 9:00 AM and a free kids fun run kicking off at 8:45 AM.
Not only will you enjoy a lively atmosphere and the thrill of competition, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause! All proceeds from the event will benefit educational charities like Horizons GFA and Komera. With computer-timed results and awards for the top finishers, the Dragon Dash promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a good cause while soaking in the beauty of Westport—mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for a memorable day of community spirit!
Not only will you enjoy a lively atmosphere and the thrill of competition, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause! All proceeds from the event will benefit educational charities like Horizons GFA and Komera. With computer-timed results and awards for the top finishers, the Dragon Dash promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a good cause while soaking in the beauty of Westport—mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for a memorable day of community spirit!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US AT THE DRAGON DASH!
A great, scenic & friendly course the whole family can enjoy. Invite your friends and neighbors, and join the GFA community for a 5K run (or walk) on Saturday, April 20.
Our event has partnered with an education-based charity for many years. We will continue this wonderful 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 also host a short, free kids fun run before the 5K starts.
We encourage all abilities to join us for all events of this great fundraising effort!
Funds raised will benefit Horizons GFA [https://www.horizonsgfa.org/] and Komera [https://komera.org/].
REGISTRATION FEES: 5K $30 for 19 & over, $22 for 18 & under
$35/$25 on April 19 & 20.
Kids Fun Run Scamper FREE for ages 8 yrs & younger only
EVENT CALENDAR
2/1 Online Registration opens
4/10 GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZING ENDS. After 4/10 sizes as available only (we may sell out prior)
4/19 REGISTRATION FEES INCREASE.
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!
4/20 7:45AM ON THE GFA CAMPUS - Bib & shirt pickup, online registration available
8:45am Free - kids run starts
9:00am START- 5K TIMED RUN & WALK - all abilities encouraged! Snacks to follow.
10:00am Awards distribution (or sooner if available)
ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE INCLUDING RACE DAY! No paper/no cash
5K T-shirt sizing guaranteed through 4/7. After that, sizing as available & could be sold out.
SHIRT STORE- youth and adult sized shirts will be available for just $10- must order by 4/7.
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 7)
*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+
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. Please contact Jade Zapanta.
A great, scenic & friendly course the whole family can enjoy. Invite your friends and neighbors, and join the GFA community for a 5K run (or walk) on Saturday, April 20.
Our event has partnered with an education-based charity for many years. We will continue this wonderful 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 also host a short, free kids fun run before the 5K starts.
We encourage all abilities to join us for all events of this great fundraising effort!
Funds raised will benefit Horizons GFA [https://www.horizonsgfa.org/] and Komera [https://komera.org/].
REGISTRATION FEES: 5K $30 for 19 & over, $22 for 18 & under
$35/$25 on April 19 & 20.
Kids Fun Run Scamper FREE for ages 8 yrs & younger only
EVENT CALENDAR
2/1 Online Registration opens
4/10 GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZING ENDS. After 4/10 sizes as available only (we may sell out prior)
4/19 REGISTRATION FEES INCREASE.
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!
4/20 7:45AM ON THE GFA CAMPUS - Bib & shirt pickup, online registration available
8:45am Free - kids run starts
9:00am START- 5K TIMED RUN & WALK - all abilities encouraged! Snacks to follow.
10:00am Awards distribution (or sooner if available)
ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE INCLUDING RACE DAY! No paper/no cash
5K T-shirt sizing guaranteed through 4/7. After that, sizing as available & could be sold out.
SHIRT STORE- youth and adult sized shirts will be available for just $10- must order by 4/7.
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 7)
*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+
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. Please contact Jade Zapanta.
Races
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GFA Dragon Dash
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 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 Kids Scamper
Sat 19th April 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONFor 8 yrs & younger.. Parents /care givers may accompany the kids if necessary
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