2026 Darling Dash Memorial 10k/5k/1k #RaceToEndSickleCellDeath
TX 77007 United States
FUNDRAISING
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EVENT GOAL $153,000.00
REGISTRATION
5K - Youth
Run or Walk 12 yrs under
| REGISTRATION STARTING | REGISTRATION ENDING | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST | $25.00 |
| October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CST | $35.00 |
| February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM CST | February 22, 2026, 8:30 AM CST | $40.00 |
5K - Adult
Run or Walk
| REGISTRATION STARTING | REGISTRATION ENDING | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST | $25.00 |
| October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CST | $45.00 |
| February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM CST | February 22, 2026, 8:30 AM CST | $50.00 |
1K - Adult
Run or Walk
| REGISTRATION STARTING | REGISTRATION ENDING | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST | $25.00 |
| October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CST | $45.00 |
| February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM CST | February 22, 2026, 8:30 AM CST | $50.00 |
1K - Youth
Run or Walk 12yrs or under
| REGISTRATION STARTING | REGISTRATION ENDING | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST | $25.00 |
| October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CST | $35.00 |
| February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM CST | February 22, 2026, 8:30 AM CST | $40.00 |
Virtual Darling Dash 5k
Can't make it to the physical Darling Dash in Houston, Texas? Then join us virtually and run or walk or bike or skip or sleep in or whatever the Virtual Darling Dash whenever it's convenient for you! Each registration includes a finisher medal and a race t-shirt which will be mailed to you.
| REGISTRATION STARTING | REGISTRATION ENDING | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST | $25.00 |
| October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CST | $55.00 |
| February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM CST | February 22, 2026, 8:30 AM CST | $60.00 |
10k - Adult
Run or Walk
| REGISTRATION STARTING | REGISTRATION ENDING | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST | $25.00 |
| October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CST | $45.00 |
| February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM CST | February 22, 2026, 8:30 AM CST | $50.00 |
10k - Youth
Run or walk.
| REGISTRATION STARTING | REGISTRATION ENDING | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST | $25.00 |
| October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST | January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CST | $35.00 |
| February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM CST | February 22, 2026, 8:30 AM CST | $40.00 |
EVENT INFORMATION
What: 10k, 5K & 1k for the whole family. Youth can Run/Walk the 10k/5k AND Adults can run/walk the 1k
When: February 22, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. CST
Where: Stude Park 1031 Stude Street Houston TX 77007
Why: To help fund the As One Foundation's mission to empower families globally delivering life-saving sickle cell education.
Race-Perks:
Finisher Medals for first 1000 finishers
Winner medals for (5k & 10k) Overall Male & Female; (5k) top 3 Male & Female in 8 age categories:12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+; (10k) top 3 Male & Female Winner in 8 age categories: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-60, 70+; (1k) Top 3 finishers
Entry Fees include T-shirt & Finisher medals for 1st 1000 participants.
Pre-Race-Day Packet Pickup :
Saturday, February 21st from 9am – 3:30pm
Packet Pickup Location: Total Performance Fitness 711 Avenue E, Stafford, TX 77477
Packet pickup will also be available on race day beginning at 7 am
Event Schedule :
- Feb 22, 2026 @ 7:00 AM - Packet Pick-Up & Registration
- Feb 22, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 10k Race begins
- Feb 22, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 5k Race begins
- Feb 22, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 1k begins
- Feb 22, 2026 @ 9:15 AM - Post Race Party & Awards ceremony begins
- Feb 22, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - All races end
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