Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome
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Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome
The 10th annual 3-2-1 Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome is a fundraising running event held at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 West 27th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, United States, on March 20, 2027. The event features a 5K race extended by an extra 0.11 mile for a total distance of 3.21 miles to raise awareness and support for individuals with Down syndrome. It also includes a shorter fun run.
Distances:
- 5K race with an extra 0.11 mile for 3.21 total distance
- 1 mile Fun Run
Registration details differ by event. The Fun Run registration opens October 19, 2026 and closes December 30, 2026 with a registration fee of $21. The 5K registration opens October 26, 2026 and closes November 30, 2026 with a registration fee of $21.
The description of Down syndrome included with the event explains that most people have two copies of each of 23 chromosomes while individuals with Down syndrome are born with three copies of the 21st chromosome, a condition medically called Trisomy 21. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
