Event Details
Where else can you go to have fun with the whole family, run, walk or just be photographed with professional and Olympic athletes and give back to a worthy cause all at the same time – the Darling Dash of course!
Darling Dash 5k proceeds fund As One Foundation activities such as our sickle cell trait awareness program, Operation Hydration that encourages hydration as prevention of athletic or fitness related death – especially in sickle cell trait carriers.
Get VIRTUAL RACE details here if you’re not in Houston and want to join us virtually wherever you are!
Schedule of Events
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
7:05 a.m.
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
7:40 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Course Map
Parking & Directions
Nearby street & garage parking. Very limited on-site parking
Participant Awards
All participants will receive a free t-shirt (size guaranteed if registered by 2/8/20) and a medal. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners in each age category and the top overall male and female runner. Age groups are as follows:
• 12 and under
• 13 to 18
• 19 to 29
• 30 to 39
• 40 to 49
• 50 to 59
• 60 to 69
• 70 and over
Entry Fees
| CATEGORY | UNTIL 9/30/19 | UNTIL 2/15/20 | RACE DAY |
| Adults (13 and up) | $30 | $35 | $40 |
| Youth (12 and under) | $20 | $25 | $30 |
| Virtual Race – Any Age | $35 | $40 | $45 |
Packet Pick-Up
- Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Tentative Location:
- FINISH STRONG SPORTS
- 6426 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
- http://www.finishstrongsports.com/
Photography
Get your race photos at www.springactionphotos.com.
Past Darling Dash Sponsors |
On February 26, 2001, 18 year old, Devaughn Darling lost his life due to exhaustion during spring football practice at Florida State University. He would leave his identical twin brother, Devard Darling to live on and fulfill their shared dream to play professional football. Devard would persevere and not only make it to the NFL but also establish the As One Foundation, in memory of Devaughn. Both twins carry the sickle cell trait, which alone is no real threat to the 8% of people of color born in America. But, coupled with physical rigor and lack of hydration, could be fatal. In other words, Devaughn’s death was preventable. Darling Dash 5K revenue helps fund the As One Foundation’s scholarship fund and efforts to prevent future deaths of young athletes by promoting sickle cell trait awareness through Operation Hydration that encourages hydration as prevention of athletic or fitness related death – especially in sickle cell trait carriers.
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