3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K
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Event details
The 3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K & Fun Run takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Charlotte (Blakeney). The event address is 8835 Blakeney Professional Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277. This will be the 14th running of the event.
Available race options:
- 5K
- Kids Fun Run
The listed entry fees are $35 for the 5K and $15 for the Kids Fun Run. The 5K price increases after December 31, 2025. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrants who sign up by March 1.
Race format and race-day features
After completing the standard 5K course, participants are invited to run an extra finishing dash to represent the third copy of the 21st chromosome in people with Down syndrome. Spectators with Down syndrome will cheer participants on during that extra dash.
All 5K finishers in 2026 will receive a custom finisher medal. Registration includes a soft-style 5K shirt, with an optional $15 upgrade to a long-sleeve performance shirt. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers in each age category. A post-race celebration will follow, featuring food, entertainment, games and bounce houses as part of World Down Syndrome Day activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.