The Piggyback Dash 10K, 5K, 2K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

All proceeds from the race will benefit The Lance Purschke Memorial Scholarship Fund.

🌄 Event Details

• Date: September 27, 2025
• Location: 310 Autumn Hill Drive, Union, MO
• Course: Enjoy a beautiful, rolling course through the streets of Union with a challenging but rewarding finish at the top of Autumn Hill.
• Distances: 10K, 5K, and 2K options available.

🥇 Race Categories

• Chip Timed Events: 10K and 5K runners will start at the same time.
• Course Structure: The 5K is a single loop course: the 10K continues for an additional 3 miles through Union.
• Aid Stations: Provided along the 5K and 10K routes.
• Post Race Refreshments: Available for all participants.

🎉 Unique Twist

• Piggyback Opportunity: Runners can carry someone piggyback up the hill to the finish line: this is completely voluntary.
• No Requirement: The piggyback portion is not required to finish.
• Participant Flexibility: The person on your back does not have to be a registered participant.
• Finisher Swag: Runners who carry someone piggyback will receive an extra piece of finisher swag. For more details, visit our FAQ page.

📝 Registration Information

• Early-bird Registration: February 24, 2025, through August 31, 2025
• Late Registration: September 1, 2025 - Race Day
• Online Registration Ends: September 24, 2025
• Shirt Guarantee: Registrations submitted after August 31, 2025, are NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT.

🐶 Race Guidelines

No dogs allowed in the race except service dogs.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the race page at Piggyback Dash.