3.21 Run for Down Syndrome

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 12th Annual 3.21 Run for Down Syndrome will offer a hybrid event! This hybrid event includes 2 LIVE events on Saturday 4/19/25 along with a virtual race from March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day, through April 19th, 2025, to raise awareness for Down syndrome and important funds to support the EPDSC. This one-of-a-kind run was specially mapped at 3.21 miles to represent the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome.

📝 Registration Options

There are three options to choose from for registration:

• Timed Run/Walk: Participants will be timed.
• Un-timed Run/Walk: A relaxed pace for those who prefer not to be timed.
• Virtual: Participate from anywhere during the event period.

🏠 Virtual Experience

Not sure you can make the live event on April 19th? Get the full experience virtually! Enjoy flexible participation, a free t-shirt, and all the event highlights from the comfort of your own home. It’s not your typical 5K, it has just a little bit extra to make it special. The world is your course. The 3.21 Run can be done any place and at any pace!

🎉 New Categories and Awards

This year, we're introducing exciting new race categories, amazing awards, and a fun twist on the traditional egg hunt for children that you won’t want to miss!

🥇 Race Winner Categories

Winners receive a medal and special gift:

• Top 3 Overall: Medals awarded to the top 3 finishers, regardless of age or gender.
• Top 3 Youth: Medals for the top 3 young athletes (Ages 0-19).
• Top 3 Young Adults: Medals for the top 3 in this age group (Ages 20-39).
• Top 3 Middle-Aged Adults: Medals for the top 3 finishers (Ages 40-59).
• Top 3 Older Adults: Medals for the top 3 in this category (Ages 60+).
• Top Individual with Down Syndrome: Medal awarded to the top finisher in this category.

🏆 Exciting Special Fun Awards

• Funniest Finish: For the participant who crosses the finish line in a fun, quirky, or unexpected way. Maybe they’ve got a funny costume or do a hilarious victory dance.
• Heart of Gold Award: For the participant who embodies kindness, empathy, and warmth during the entire event.
• Best Cheering Section: For the most enthusiastic, creative, and supportive group of fans cheering at the finish line.

📅 Event Details

Date: April 19, 2025

Location: 1696 Park Dr, Allentown, PA

More Information: Visit the race website.