157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville FL
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Name: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dash & Bash: Supporting Pediatric Trauma Services at UF Health
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 8:00 a.m.
Location:
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Stadium North Lawn
157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611
Race Overview:
- Event: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dash & Bash: Supporting Pediatric Trauma Services at UF Health, will be on May 16th, 2026 from 8am-12pm at the University of Florida.
- Details: This event will comprise of a 5K race around the University of Florida, passing by UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, and a post-race “bash.”
- Cheer Zones: Along the race route, partners and community members will be engaging with you through “cheer zones.”
- Medals & T-Shirts: All participants will receive a finisher medal and t-shirt if they register by May 1.
Fundraising Opportunity:
Please consider joining us as a fundraiser for this event too! As a nonprofit hospital, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital relies on community support to deliver the world-class care we are known for. Through your support of this event, you can make an incredible impact on the lives of children and families who come to us for advanced medical treatment.
Day of Event Schedule:
- 7:00 a.m. - Registration & Pre-Registrations Opens
- 7:30 a.m. - Warm-up led by D1 Training Gainesville
- 7:45 a.m. - Pre-Race Remarks
- 8:00 a.m. - 5K Race Start & Bash Begins
- 9:00 a.m. - Awards ceremony
- 9:45 a.m. - Raffle Winners Announced
- 12:00 p.m. - Bash concludes
Tee Shirts:
Shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants before May 1st. Shirts are not guaranteed on race day to anyone that registers after May 1st.
Awards:
Awards will be provided to the top male, female, and non-binary individuals in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-24, 25-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66+.
Packet Pick-Up:
UF Health Professional Park - 3300 SW Williston Rd. Gainesville, FL 32608 (Room B107). Enter through the front entrance of the building (by the flag poles) and there will be a security desk & directional signage to the pick-up room.
- Wednesday, May 13: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 15: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Day of: If you are unable to come ahead of the race day, you can pick-up day of starting at 7am.
Day of Registration & Packet Pick Up:
Packet pickup will take place on race day at race site from at 7am.
Parking:
Parking is plentiful at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center parking lot and garage. The race starts and ends at the same location.
Timing & Scoring:
Race will be timed with chip-timing. Results will be live on the race registration website upon finish of the race.
FAQ:
- Course Length: The 5K is 3.1 miles. Please note that this is not a flat course as the race route consists of uphill/downhill components.
- Timing System: The race uses an electronic timing system that records race time and place. Each individual competing in the 5K is required to use the race chip.
- Results: Official results are posted for the top runners in each category. Race staff has all results for on-site inquiries.
- T-Shirt Eligibility: Only pre-registered runners that successfully complete the registration and payment processes by May 1st are guaranteed a free race t-shirt.
Assistance & Participation Guidelines:
- Help Along the Way: Qualified emergency medical professionals are available to provide assistance at the start/finish lines.
- Pets: No, please leave your furry friends at home.
- Strollers: Yes, nurturing future generations of runners is a priority.
- Water: Yes, but there will be a water station on the course as well as at the finish.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
- Refunds: We appreciate your race registration. We are unable to issue refunds.
- Weather: The race is a "rain or shine" event.
- Awards Ceremony: An awards ceremony will take place after the race at the Bash.
- Entry Transfer: We have a strict NO TRANSFER policy.
