Aid Via Action 5K
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About the race
Aid via Action is a community 5K held in Dallas at Bachman Lake Park on September 19, 2026. The event is described as an annual race that raises awareness about global health access and supports efforts to reduce disparities in surgical care for people in Guatemala. The stated mission is to strengthen resources at specific sites in Northern Guatemala so local physicians can provide care with competence and compassion.
The event offers both an in-person 5K and a virtual run option. Virtual participants may complete the distance at any location, using a treadmill or outdoor route, and may submit proof of completion to the organizer; virtual entries receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal that will be mailed after the event.
Race logistics and rules note that the 5K is a chip timed event using disposable timing chips assigned with the race bib at packet pickup. Per USATF safety rules, pets are not allowed on the course; strollers are permitted; scooters, roller or inline skates, and bicycles are not allowed on the sanctioned course. The minimum age to participate in the 5K is six years.
Awards include Overall Winner, Masters and Grand Master categories for men and women, and age-group awards in ten-year increments from 15 and under through 80 plus. Entry fees are non-refundable and the organizer may modify or cancel the event for safety or other production concerns. Registration implies consent for event photography and video to be used for promotion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
