Good Space Dash for the Beads
- Date Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 10:30AM CST
- Location Dallas, Texas
- Price $28.29 - $44.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Good Space Dash for the Beads, taking place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in the vibrant city of Dallas! This exciting annual event features a festive 5K run and a leisurely 1-mile walk, perfectly timed to coincide with the lively Mardi Gras celebrations. Join in the fun as we embrace the spirit of "Laissez les bons temps rouler" (Let the good times roll) while supporting a fantastic cause.
Dash for the Beads is more than just a race; it's a community-focused initiative that raises funds for local schools and non-profits, promoting healthy eating and physical activity among children. Over the years, this event has made a significant impact, awarding over $325,000 in donations to various organizations and providing free race entries to hundreds of Dallas ISD students.
Mark your calendars for a day filled with excitement! Registration opens at 9:00 AM, followed by the fun run at 10:30 AM and the main 5K race at 11:00 AM. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards in various categories, enjoy a lively DJ, and participate in the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade afterward. To snag
Dash for the Beads is more than just a race; it's a community-focused initiative that raises funds for local schools and non-profits, promoting healthy eating and physical activity among children. Over the years, this event has made a significant impact, awarding over $325,000 in donations to various organizations and providing free race entries to hundreds of Dallas ISD students.
Mark your calendars for a day filled with excitement! Registration opens at 9:00 AM, followed by the fun run at 10:30 AM and the main 5K race at 11:00 AM. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards in various categories, enjoy a lively DJ, and participate in the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade afterward. To snag
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 15, 2026!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
_Date, Time and Place currently To Be Determined_
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
EVENT Details for Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00am 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 15, 2026!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
_Date, Time and Place currently To Be Determined_
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
EVENT Details for Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00am 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
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5K Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th February 2026 (11:00AM CST)
$44.30
5K Run Registration Includes: Race Participation T-Shirt (size guaranteed before Jan. 15, 2026) 3 mimosa drink tickets (per 21+ registrant) -
1M Fun Run
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th February 2026 (10:30AM CST)
$28.29
1M Fun Run Registration Includes: Race Participation T-Shirt (size guaranteed before Jan. 15, 2026) 3 mimosa drink tickets (per 21+ registrant)
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