Good Space Dash for the Beads
- Date Sun 2nd March 2025
- Time 11:00AM CST
- Location Dallas, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the vibrant festivities at the Good Space Dash for the Beads on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Dallas! This exciting annual event celebrates Mardi Gras with a spirited 5K run and a fun 1-mile walk, encouraging participants to "Laissez les bons temps rouler" or "Let the good times roll!" With a mission to promote healthy eating and physical activity for local school children, proceeds from the event support Oak Cliff schools and non-profit organizations.
Kick off your day with registration and packet pickup starting at 9:30 AM, followed by an energizing DJ performance at 10:00 AM. The Fun Run begins at 10:30 AM, leading into the thrilling Dash for the Beads 5K at 11:00 AM. After the races, stick around for the awards ceremony at 12:45 PM, and don’t miss the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade at 1:00 PM! With over $325,000 donated since 2014 and an emphasis on community support, this event promises to be a highlight of the year. Make sure to register early for your guaranteed festive t-shirt!
Kick off your day with registration and packet pickup starting at 9:30 AM, followed by an energizing DJ performance at 10:00 AM. The Fun Run begins at 10:30 AM, leading into the thrilling Dash for the Beads 5K at 11:00 AM. After the races, stick around for the awards ceremony at 12:45 PM, and don’t miss the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade at 1:00 PM! With over $325,000 donated since 2014 and an emphasis on community support, this event promises to be a highlight of the year. Make sure to register early for your guaranteed festive t-shirt!
Organiser's Description
Dash for the Beads is an annual 5K run along with a 1mile walk that coincides with Mardi Gras so come out and Laissez les bons temps rouler! (To any Mardi Gras rookies that is Cajun for Let the good times roll). Dash for the Beads is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that donates its proceeds to local area schools to help promote healthy eating and physical activity for our grade school children.
All Dash for the Beads activities provide funds for Dallas-area schools and non-profits to promote physical fitness, healthy eating and arts programming.
WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY:
Raising funds annually for Oak Cliff schools and non-profits that serve children through The Dash for the Beads 5K and fun run race event, as well as, Last Bag Standing and Friends of the Dash.
Requesting grant proposals annually from Oak Cliff schools and non-profits that offer physical fitness, healthy eating, and arts programming for children.
Carefully reviewing and scoring grant applications to ensure Dash for the Beads is a good steward of raised funds to be distributed.
Awarding grant funds to Oak Cliff schools and non-profits based upon the Grant Review Process.
Diligently following up with Awardees to ensure grant funds are spent as requested and all necessary grant reporting is completed and in order.
HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HAS HELPED
Over $27,000 in FREE entries given to approx. 675 DISD school kids (over the past 3 years).
DONATIONS AWARDED: $325,000 (since 2014)
Donations have been awarded to 34 different organizations (since 2014).
Please sign up ahead of time if you love fun festive t-shirts! T-shirts will be guaranteed to participants registered by January 22, 2024!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
at Round Two on Davis on Saturday, March 1st from Noon-4pm. 812 W. Davis Street Dallas, Texas 75208
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
EVENT Details for Sunday, March 2, 2025
9:30am Registration, packet pickup, bars open, etc.
10:00am DJ starts.
10:30am Fun Run/1 mile
11:00am Dash for the Beads 5k
12:45pm Awards announced.
1:00pm Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade | DJ ends
AWARDS
1st, 2nd, 3rd for both male and female in these categories
Overall
Ages:
12 and under
13-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
All Dash for the Beads activities provide funds for Dallas-area schools and non-profits to promote physical fitness, healthy eating and arts programming.
WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY:
Raising funds annually for Oak Cliff schools and non-profits that serve children through The Dash for the Beads 5K and fun run race event, as well as, Last Bag Standing and Friends of the Dash.
Requesting grant proposals annually from Oak Cliff schools and non-profits that offer physical fitness, healthy eating, and arts programming for children.
Carefully reviewing and scoring grant applications to ensure Dash for the Beads is a good steward of raised funds to be distributed.
Awarding grant funds to Oak Cliff schools and non-profits based upon the Grant Review Process.
Diligently following up with Awardees to ensure grant funds are spent as requested and all necessary grant reporting is completed and in order.
HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HAS HELPED
Over $27,000 in FREE entries given to approx. 675 DISD school kids (over the past 3 years).
DONATIONS AWARDED: $325,000 (since 2014)
Donations have been awarded to 34 different organizations (since 2014).
Please sign up ahead of time if you love fun festive t-shirts! T-shirts will be guaranteed to participants registered by January 22, 2024!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
at Round Two on Davis on Saturday, March 1st from Noon-4pm. 812 W. Davis Street Dallas, Texas 75208
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
EVENT Details for Sunday, March 2, 2025
9:30am Registration, packet pickup, bars open, etc.
10:00am DJ starts.
10:30am Fun Run/1 mile
11:00am Dash for the Beads 5k
12:45pm Awards announced.
1:00pm Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade | DJ ends
AWARDS
1st, 2nd, 3rd for both male and female in these categories
Overall
Ages:
12 and under
13-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Races
-
5K Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd March 2025 (11:00AM CST)
$48.70
CLOSED -
1M Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd March 2025 (11:00AM CST)
$27.50
CLOSED
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