M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Dash - Harvest of Life Ministries
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Tallahassee, Florida
- Price $26.25 - $31.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Join us for the 8th Annual M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Dash on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Tallahassee, Leon! This exciting event, hosted at the Thomasville Road Baptist Church, serves as a vital fundraiser for the Harvest of Life Prison Ministry. Participants can choose between two USATF certified race distances: a 5K and a 10K, both of which promise a chip-timed experience on a certified course.
Get ready to lace up your running shoes as the races kick off at 8:30 AM! Don't miss out on the chance to secure your spot—register by February 7 to guarantee a shirt and be among the first 100 to receive a special swag bag. Enjoy a pancake breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and stay for the awards ceremony celebrating top finishers in various age groups. Whether you’re running, supporting, or enjoying the festivities, your participation helps transform lives through God’s love and grace. Remember, it’s rain or shine, so come out and make a difference!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes as the races kick off at 8:30 AM! Don't miss out on the chance to secure your spot—register by February 7 to guarantee a shirt and be among the first 100 to receive a special swag bag. Enjoy a pancake breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and stay for the awards ceremony celebrating top finishers in various age groups. Whether you’re running, supporting, or enjoying the festivities, your participation helps transform lives through God’s love and grace. Remember, it’s rain or shine, so come out and make a difference!
Organiser's Description
This event is a fundraiser for the Harvest of Life Prison Ministry and is held at Thomasville Road Baptist Church.
There are two USATF CERTIFIED race course options that you can choose from:
* 5K #FL25030JK
* 10K #FL25031JK
Harvest of Life Ministry believes each person is made in the image of God. God has a plan and purpose for every life. We seek to see lives restored and transformed by showing Gods love and grace to those behind bars. We hope to see you at our 8th Annual M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Dash on Feb. 28, 2026!
*
SIGN UP BY FEB. 7 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT
*
FIRST 100 TO REGISTER RECEIVE A SWAG BAG!!
*
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FEB. 28 @ 8:30 AM (REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY IS ONLINE ONLY)
*
PACKET PICKUP AND THE SILENT AUCTION IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL:
*
FRIDAY, FEB. 27 FROM 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
*
SATURDAY, FEB. 28 STARTING @ 7:30 AM
*
RACES START ON SATURDAY, FEB. 28 @ 8:30 AM FOR THE 5K/10K WITH CHIP TIMING ON A CERTIFIED RACE COURSE
*
NOTE: RACE CUTOFF TIME IS 10:00 AM FOR BOTH RACES (29:00/MILE FOR THE 5K AND 14:30/MILE FOR THE 10K)
*
PRICING UNTIL FEB. 7
*
5K $20 (Dri-Fit shirt is $10 add-on)
*
10K $25 (Dri-fit shirt is $10 add-on)
*
PRICING: FEB. 8 -- FEB. 27
*
5K $25 - no shirt
*
10K $30 - no shirt
*
Shirts may be available for purchase at Packet Pickup or Race Day, but are not guaranteed.
* PRICING ON RACE DAY
* 5K/10K $35 - no shirt
* Shirts may be available for purchase at Packet Pickup or Race Day, but are not guaranteed
* Race Day registration is online only
IMPORTANT NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY OR EXITING OUT OF THE TRBC CHURCH PARKING LOT FROM 8:15 UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 9:30AM. IF YOU NEED TO ARRIVE/LEAVE DURING THIS TIME, PLEASE PARK AT DOROTHY B. OVEN PARK OR AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
*
OTHER RACE DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
*
SILENT AUCTION ENDS AT 10:00 AM (SO GET YOUR BIDS IN BEFORE YOU RACE) AND THEN HANG AROUND TO HEAR THE WINNERS ANNOUNCED AFTER THE RACE - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
*
PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (MAKE SURE YOU HANG ON TO YOUR BIB FOR ENTRY)
*
RACE AWARDS PRESENTED TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALE/FEMALE AND TOP 2 MALE/FEMALE FOR EACH AGE GROUP FOR THE 5K/10K
* Age group breakdown: 1-12, 13-19, and then 10yr AG ending with 80+
IF YOU HAVE ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS THAT WANT TO COME SUPPORT THE RACE BY ENJOYING JUST THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, THEY CAN PAY AT THE DOOR - $10 FOR ADULTS AND $5 FOR CHILDREN.
EMAIL EVANS@HARVESTOFLIFE.ORG FOR ANY QUESTIONS.
CALLING VOLUNTEERS!!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH THE RACE, SIGN UP TO HELP WITH THE RACE HERE!! [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949AEAB2CA02-60608062-2282026]
If you would like to help by making a gift basket for the Silent Auction, Sign Up to Make a Silent Auction Gift Basket here!! [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BAEA82CA75-60504017-gift#/]
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE HARVEST OF LIFE MINISTRY,
THE M.A.D. (MAKE A DIFFERENCE) DASH RACE TEAM
There are two USATF CERTIFIED race course options that you can choose from:
* 5K #FL25030JK
* 10K #FL25031JK
Harvest of Life Ministry believes each person is made in the image of God. God has a plan and purpose for every life. We seek to see lives restored and transformed by showing Gods love and grace to those behind bars. We hope to see you at our 8th Annual M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Dash on Feb. 28, 2026!
*
SIGN UP BY FEB. 7 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT
*
FIRST 100 TO REGISTER RECEIVE A SWAG BAG!!
*
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FEB. 28 @ 8:30 AM (REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY IS ONLINE ONLY)
*
PACKET PICKUP AND THE SILENT AUCTION IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL:
*
FRIDAY, FEB. 27 FROM 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
*
SATURDAY, FEB. 28 STARTING @ 7:30 AM
*
RACES START ON SATURDAY, FEB. 28 @ 8:30 AM FOR THE 5K/10K WITH CHIP TIMING ON A CERTIFIED RACE COURSE
*
NOTE: RACE CUTOFF TIME IS 10:00 AM FOR BOTH RACES (29:00/MILE FOR THE 5K AND 14:30/MILE FOR THE 10K)
*
PRICING UNTIL FEB. 7
*
5K $20 (Dri-Fit shirt is $10 add-on)
*
10K $25 (Dri-fit shirt is $10 add-on)
*
PRICING: FEB. 8 -- FEB. 27
*
5K $25 - no shirt
*
10K $30 - no shirt
*
Shirts may be available for purchase at Packet Pickup or Race Day, but are not guaranteed.
* PRICING ON RACE DAY
* 5K/10K $35 - no shirt
* Shirts may be available for purchase at Packet Pickup or Race Day, but are not guaranteed
* Race Day registration is online only
IMPORTANT NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY OR EXITING OUT OF THE TRBC CHURCH PARKING LOT FROM 8:15 UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 9:30AM. IF YOU NEED TO ARRIVE/LEAVE DURING THIS TIME, PLEASE PARK AT DOROTHY B. OVEN PARK OR AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
*
OTHER RACE DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
*
SILENT AUCTION ENDS AT 10:00 AM (SO GET YOUR BIDS IN BEFORE YOU RACE) AND THEN HANG AROUND TO HEAR THE WINNERS ANNOUNCED AFTER THE RACE - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
*
PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (MAKE SURE YOU HANG ON TO YOUR BIB FOR ENTRY)
*
RACE AWARDS PRESENTED TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALE/FEMALE AND TOP 2 MALE/FEMALE FOR EACH AGE GROUP FOR THE 5K/10K
* Age group breakdown: 1-12, 13-19, and then 10yr AG ending with 80+
IF YOU HAVE ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS THAT WANT TO COME SUPPORT THE RACE BY ENJOYING JUST THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, THEY CAN PAY AT THE DOOR - $10 FOR ADULTS AND $5 FOR CHILDREN.
EMAIL EVANS@HARVESTOFLIFE.ORG FOR ANY QUESTIONS.
CALLING VOLUNTEERS!!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH THE RACE, SIGN UP TO HELP WITH THE RACE HERE!! [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949AEAB2CA02-60608062-2282026]
If you would like to help by making a gift basket for the Silent Auction, Sign Up to Make a Silent Auction Gift Basket here!! [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BAEA82CA75-60504017-gift#/]
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE HARVEST OF LIFE MINISTRY,
THE M.A.D. (MAKE A DIFFERENCE) DASH RACE TEAM
Races
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
3131 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, 32308, FL, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Dash - Harvest of Life Ministries
