Darien Dash

🏃‍♂️ 25th Annual Darien Dash - 1 Mile, 5k and 10k

Presented by the City of Darien and the Darien Business Alliance

📅 Date and Location

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Darien Swim & Recreation Club
1001 Hinsbrook Avenue, Darien, IL

🕒 Event Schedule

• Kiddie Fun Run: 8:15 AM - FREE (Ages 6 and under)
• 5k: 8:30 AM - $40 per entrant in advance / $45 on race day
• 10k: 8:30 AM - $50 per entrant in advance / $55 on race day
• 1 Mile: 8:35 AM - $30 per entrant in advance / $35 on race day

*No refunds will be given. In the case of inclement weather, the race will be delayed to a date TBA.*

🏅 Awards

Awards for the top 3 in 1 Mile, 5k, & 10k Run - Award ceremonies will take place at the end of each race.

🎶 Pre-Race Activities

DJ music warm-up with FREE Kiddie Fun Run (ages 5 and under)

Along with a t-shirt, each registered, paid runner will also receive a complimentary swag bag! *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST*

🚫 Prohibited Items

*Please note the following items are prohibited:

• Pets: No pets allowed on the race course.
• Bicycles: Not permitted.
• Scooters: Not permitted.
• In-line skates: Not permitted.
• Roller skates: Not permitted.
• Wheeled items: Any other wheeled items are prohibited.

Participants with baby strollers/joggers are required to be at the rear of any race start.

🅿️ Parking Information

Parking will be available at the DSRC lot (first come, first served), as well as street parking throughout the surrounding subdivision: DSRC & Subdivision Map

🤝 Special Thanks

This event is made possible through support of our partners and sponsors.

🔗 Race Registration

For more details and to register, visit Darien Dash Registration.