Daisy Dash 5K

Daisy Dash 5K

Date: March 21, 2026

Location: Daisy Ingraham Elementary School, Westbrook, CT

Website: Daisy Dash 5K

Event Overview

• Community Focus: Westbrook Public Schools PTO presents this event to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Fundraising: Proceeds support young students in the district's schools.
• Activities: Family-friendly activities, food, and awards for each division.
• Support: Thank you for joining our community event!

Course Description

• Certification: USATF certified course (License#149019).
• Start Point: Begins at Daisy Ingraham Elementary School.
• Route: Downhill to Boston Post Road, left onto Seaside Avenue.
• Finish: Race reverses, finishing back at Daisy Ingraham.

Kids Fun Run

• Time: Kicks off behind the school at 9:30 AM.
• Organizer: Thanks to Valley Shore YMCA for organizing this event!
• Family Involvement: A great way to involve the whole family!
• Encouragement: Kids are welcome to participate!

Entry Fees

• 5K Entry: Online entry - $33 (before 3/15/2026), thereafter $38.
• Registration: Only via online entry. Closes at 9:30 AM on 3/21/2026.
• Kids Fun Run: $10 (Register online only. Closes at 9:00 AM on 3/21/2026).

Race Shirts

• Availability: Race shirts for all 5K and Kids Fun Run participants for an additional fee of $5.
• Order Deadline: Must be ordered before 3/1/2026.
• Race Day: Limited number of shirts available for purchase at race day.

Parking

• Encouragement: Participants are encouraged to carpool.
• Locations: Front parking lot at Daisy Ingraham School.
• Library Parking: UPPER parking lot ONLY at Westbrook Public Library.
• Additional Spots: Along the side of the road to Daniel Wren Park and Oxford Academy parking lot on Route 1.

Race Schedule

• Packet Pick-up: Advance pick-up at Marathon Sports, Old Saybrook, on Friday, March 20, 2026.
• Registration Opens: 8:00 AM.
• Kids Fun Run: Starts at 9:30 AM.
• 5K Run/Walk: Starts at 10:00 AM.

Post Race Activities

• Kids Activities: Fun activities post-race.
• Bake Sale: Bring cash to purchase treats for energy!
• Awards Ceremony: Takes place near the school entrance after the 5K.
• Raffle: Winners will be drawn during the awards ceremony.

Awards

• Overall Winners: Awards for Male and Female overall winners.
• Age Group Awards: Male and Female winners in age categories.
• Categories: Under 10, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49.
• Further Categories: 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.