The Active Dash
- Date Mon 22nd September 2025 - Sat 27th September 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting week of fun and fitness at The Active Dash, taking place from September 22nd to September 27th, 2025, in beautiful Portland, Multnomah! This vibrant event is not just a race; it's an inspiring fundraiser for Active Children Portland, dedicated to providing free after-school programs that blend sports, learning, and mentorship for K8 students.
Participants can choose to engage in a virtual 5K, where you'll have the chance to submit your times and compete for prizes! Plus, there will be a fun virtual scavenger hunt to keep the excitement alive as you dash through your 5K, looking for quirky prompts along the way. For those who prefer a social experience, join the Board of Directors for an in-person run/walk of the full 5K during the week. With a registration fee of just $30, you’ll receive access to all events and a custom ACP medal to commemorate your participation. Every step you take contributes to keeping these vital programs running, helping kids to stay active, curious, and confident. Join us and make a difference in the lives of children while having a blast!
Participants can choose to engage in a virtual 5K, where you'll have the chance to submit your times and compete for prizes! Plus, there will be a fun virtual scavenger hunt to keep the excitement alive as you dash through your 5K, looking for quirky prompts along the way. For those who prefer a social experience, join the Board of Directors for an in-person run/walk of the full 5K during the week. With a registration fee of just $30, you’ll receive access to all events and a custom ACP medal to commemorate your participation. Every step you take contributes to keeping these vital programs running, helping kids to stay active, curious, and confident. Join us and make a difference in the lives of children while having a blast!
Organiser's Description
_The Active Dash is Active Children Portland's Back to School Fundraiser!_
Active Children Portland (ACP) brings the fun after the bell rings! We offer free after-school programs that mix sports, hands-on learning, and awesome mentors to help K8 students stay active, curious, and confident.
When you join The Active Dash, youre not just going the distanceyoure helping us keep programs free and full of heart for the kids who need them most. Every step you take supports more high-fives, more homework help, and more chances for kids to shine!
During this fun week of movement well be hosting:
* VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT: Youll be given a list of fun and silly prompts to keep an eye out for while completing your 5k (like someone who already has their Halloween decorations out!). We will have a private and interactive Facebook group to share your photos and videos, and there will even be prizes!
* RUN/WALK WITH THE BOARD: Meet up with our super cool Board of Directors for an in-person run/walk of the full 5k mid-way through the week! (Follow Link to SignUp for the In-Person Event) [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-active-dash-runwalk-with-the-board-tickets-1542851734069?aff=oddtdtcreator]
* VIRTUAL 5K: For those who want to engage more competitively, submit your times through RunSignUp, top 3 racers will receive prizes!
The Registration Fee of $30.00 allows you to participate in the virtual 5k + access to all digital platforms and in-person/virtual events!
_When you sign up, you will only be charged $30.00 total, there is no extra cost for participating in the in-person events! __ _
All participants get a CUSTOM ACP MEDAL UPON REGISTRATION!
* Check your email after Registration to gain access to the Private Facebook Group & Signup for the in-person "Run/Walk with the Board" Event
Active Children Portland (ACP) brings the fun after the bell rings! We offer free after-school programs that mix sports, hands-on learning, and awesome mentors to help K8 students stay active, curious, and confident.
When you join The Active Dash, youre not just going the distanceyoure helping us keep programs free and full of heart for the kids who need them most. Every step you take supports more high-fives, more homework help, and more chances for kids to shine!
During this fun week of movement well be hosting:
* VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT: Youll be given a list of fun and silly prompts to keep an eye out for while completing your 5k (like someone who already has their Halloween decorations out!). We will have a private and interactive Facebook group to share your photos and videos, and there will even be prizes!
* RUN/WALK WITH THE BOARD: Meet up with our super cool Board of Directors for an in-person run/walk of the full 5k mid-way through the week! (Follow Link to SignUp for the In-Person Event) [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-active-dash-runwalk-with-the-board-tickets-1542851734069?aff=oddtdtcreator]
* VIRTUAL 5K: For those who want to engage more competitively, submit your times through RunSignUp, top 3 racers will receive prizes!
The Registration Fee of $30.00 allows you to participate in the virtual 5k + access to all digital platforms and in-person/virtual events!
_When you sign up, you will only be charged $30.00 total, there is no extra cost for participating in the in-person events! __ _
All participants get a CUSTOM ACP MEDAL UPON REGISTRATION!
* Check your email after Registration to gain access to the Private Facebook Group & Signup for the in-person "Run/Walk with the Board" Event
Races
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Virtual 5k
Incl. Custom ACP Active Dash Medal
$30.00
Complete a 5k by running, walking, skating, or any other type of movement you can think of! Fun for the whole family! Top 3 finishers for the virtual 5k will win a prize! The registration fee also grants you access to the private Facebook group + all in-person and virtual events.
The Active Dash
