Daly Dash

MAY
2
2026
A community 5K and 1 mile family run through the Strong Avenue neighborhood starting and ending at Mary Daly Elementary School. Awards for top finishers, participant ribbons, and a Block Party with games and food on the school grounds.
Sat 2 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Daly Dash 5K Run/Walk

The Daly Dash takes place on Saturday May 2, 2026, at Mary Daly Elementary School, 1735 Strong Avenue, Elkhart, IN. Both the 5K and 1 Mile courses run through the Strong Avenue neighborhood and begin and end at the school.

Distances

  • 5K, with divisions by age and school grade
  • 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

The event includes multiple 5K divisions by grade level and age, including an adult division. All participants receive a participant ribbon. The top three male and female finishers in each division receive medals. The top three overall male and female finishers receive trophies.

Participants who register before April 15 are guaranteed a race t-shirt. A Block Party on the school grounds runs from 9:30 to 12:30 and features free games and a bounce house; food is available for purchase from a variety of vendors. The event is scheduled to take place rain or shine.

The description above summarizes the course, age and grade divisions, awards, t-shirt guarantee, and on-site activities as provided for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run (ages 18+)
5 km
5k Run Grade 1
5 km
5k Run Grade 2
5 km
5k Run Grade 3
5 km
5k Run Grade 4
5 km
5k Run Grade 5
5 km
5k Run Grade 6
5 km
5k Run High School
5 km
5k Run Junior High (grade 7/8)
5 km
5k Run Kindergarten
1 Mile Family Fun Run/walk