Good Space Dash for the Beads
- Date Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 10:30AM CST
- Location Dallas, Texas
- Price $28.29 - $49.64
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the vibrant Good Space Dash for the Beads, happening on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Dallas! This exciting annual event features a lively 5K run and a fun 1-mile walk, perfectly timed with the festive spirit of Mardi Gras. Join fellow participants in a celebration of health and community as you dash through the streets, all while supporting local schools and non-profits. Since its inception, Dash for the Beads has raised over $325,000 for initiatives promoting physical fitness, healthy eating, and arts programming for children in the Oak Cliff area.
The day promises an unforgettable atmosphere with a DJ kicking off the festivities at 10:00 AM, followed by the fun run at 10:30 AM and the official 5K at 11:00 AM. Make sure to register by January 15, 2026, to secure your festive t-shirt! After the race, stick around for the awards ceremony, recognizing the top finishers across various age categories. And don’t miss the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade that follows at 1:00 PM, bringing the day to a jubilant close. Come out, celebrate, and help let the good times
The day promises an unforgettable atmosphere with a DJ kicking off the festivities at 10:00 AM, followed by the fun run at 10:30 AM and the official 5K at 11:00 AM. Make sure to register by January 15, 2026, to secure your festive t-shirt! After the race, stick around for the awards ceremony, recognizing the top finishers across various age categories. And don’t miss the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade that follows at 1:00 PM, bringing the day to a jubilant close. Come out, celebrate, and help let the good times
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!
!!** PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT UPDATE EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 at Oak Cliff Brewing Co, 1300 S. Polk Street #222 Dallas, Texas 75224
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
The Kessler Theater: 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208 at 9:30am
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
EVENT Details for Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:30am Registration, packet pickup (The Kessler Theater: 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208), 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!
!!** PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT UPDATE EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 at Oak Cliff Brewing Co, 1300 S. Polk Street #222 Dallas, Texas 75224
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
The Kessler Theater: 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208 at 9:30am
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
EVENT Details for Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:30am Registration, packet pickup (The Kessler Theater: 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208), 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. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th February 2026 (11:00AM CST)
$49.64
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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