3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K
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3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K & Fun Run
The event takes place on 03/20/2027 at 8840 Blakeney Professional Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277, US. It offers two running options and a community celebration tied to World Down Syndrome Day.
Distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Kids Fun Run (100 yards)
The 5K course includes a standard finish line followed by an additional finish line. The extra finish line is intended to represent the extra chromosome present in people with Down syndrome. Spectators with Down syndrome will cheer runners during the extra dash.
After the runs there is a World Down Syndrome Day celebration with food, games and bounce houses. Registration for the events opens October 1, 2026 and closes October 31, 2026. The registration fee listed for the 5K is $21.00 and for the Kids Fun Run is $12.00.
The description gives event format, location, dates, distances, the symbolic extra finish, spectator involvement, post-race activities, and registration windows and fees as provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.