Le Moyne College Dolphin Dash 2026

Dolphins get ready!

Le Moyne is excited to host the 13th Annual Dolphin Dash - 5K run/walk and one-mile walk event. Proceeds from the event will support student scholarship at Le Moyne College.

Dolphin Dash tech event shirt deadline is Saturday, September 10! Don't miss out; sign up today!

WHEN:

• Live Event: Saturday, September 26, 9:30 a.m.: Run 5K (3.1 miles) or One-mile Walk
• Virtual Event: Saturday, September 26, all day. Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) anytime between those dates and anywhere and then submit your time to the leaderboard.

LOCATION:

• Live Event: Niland Athletics Complex/Dwyer Center For Health and Wellness at Le Moyne College / 1419 Salt Springs Road / Syracuse, NY 13214. The Le Moyne College Events Center is located off of Springfield Road, back entrance of campus /Athletics complex. The event will start and end here.
• Virtual: Anywhere

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

• Participants: Sign up for the live, in-person, timed 5K event, the One-Mile walk (not timed), or the virtual event.
• Registration: Online only up through the race time. No paper application and cash or credit card payment accepted on event day. Please come prepared with a Smartphone to register online if registering on event day.
• Group / Team Registration: Participants can sign up as groups/teams, e.g. Class Teams - Class of 2000.
• Fees: $25; includes a Dolphin Dash commemorative tee, while supplies last. $15 for the virtual Dolphin Dash; $10 additional for Dolphin Dash commemorative tee. $10 for the one-mile walk (not timed).

SPECIAL PRICING:

• Active Duty and Retired Military: $5.00 off race registration.
• Running Club Members: Members of certain area running clubs will receive a $5.00 discount off their registration.
• All Students: $5.00 discount off of their race registration.

AWARDS:

• Overall Male and Female Finisher: First, second, and third place.
• Class Team Award: First place finisher, Male and Female in each category.
• Age Categories: Age 12 & under, Age 13-19, Age 20-29, Age 30-39, Age 40-49, Age 50-59, Age 60-69, Age 70-79, Age 80 and over.

NON-TIMED AWARDS:

• Dolphin Spirit Award: Given to the participant(s) with the most school spirit ― so be sure to wear your GREEN and GOLD.
• Longest Mile Award: Given to the participant who traveled the furthest distance to participate in the Dash.
• The 'Phin Phamily Award: Given to the family with the highest number of family participants.

COURSE DETAILS AND MAP:

More information coming soon. The course will include pathways through campus as well as the roads on the perimeter of campus, e.g. Springfield Rd and Salt Springs Rd.

GIVEAWAY: COMMEMORATIVE DOLPHIN DASH T-SHIRT:

• T-Shirt: Participants will receive a Dolphin Dash commemorative T-shirt. Commemorative t-shirts will be mailed to virtual participants following the conclusion of the event. Please allow between 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.
• Cut-off Date: The cut-off date to guarantee your event shirt is September 10. After that, shirts will not be guaranteed for registrants, but on a while supplies last basis.

EVENT SHIRT PICK UP:

Participants can pick up their shirts on event day. For virtual participants, t-shirts will be mailed following the conclusion of the event. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

WEATHER POLICY:

The Dolphin Dash Run/Walk will take place rain or shine. If cancellation of the event is warranted due to dangerous weather conditions, announcements will be made race day at the race site.

TIMING:

Leone Timing not only provides timing for our 5K, but helps our event in many different ways. As a participant, you will see them working on race day, but they also do a lot of behind-the-scenes work for our race starting from when registration opens. Thank you Leone Timing!

CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

Share your photos with us by tagging @lemoyne_alumni in an Instagram post or story, using the hashtag #DolphinDash. If your Instagram account is private, DM the @lemoyne_alumni account with your post or story. Don’t have Instagram? Feel free to email us your photos to alumni@lemoyne.edu.

REGISTER NOW:

For more information and to register for the race, please visit the Dolphin Dash Registration Page.