Dash & Splash 5K
Typically 44–61°F · low rain risk
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2026
42–71°F
dry
2025
39–54°F
dry
2024
40–54°F
dry
2023
56–73°F
dry
2022
39–77°F
rain
2021
38–46°F
dry
2020
41–54°F
dry
2019
38–54°F
dry
2018
23–32°F
dry
2017
54–68°F
dry
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About this race
Ring in the New Year with us at the Palestine YMCA on January 1, 2027 as you race through a fun route starting and ending at our pool gates. After crossing the finish line, join the optional polar plunge!
Your 5K registration includes:
- event t-shirt
- finisher medal for first 100 finishers
- chip time
Limited spots available...the first 100 racers are guaranteed a finisher medal and you must register by December 12, 2026 for a guaranteed shirt size. After that, shirt sizes will be first come, first serve.
Schedule:
Packet Pickup - December 31, 2026, all day at Palestine YMCA and January 1, 2027 at 8am.
Race starts at 9am on January 1, 2027 near the Steven Bennett Park pool entrance!
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