Doc Dash

MAY

1

2027

Annual 5K hosted by the Carver College of Medicine to raise funds for Iowa City free and mobile clinics, with an accompanying kids Docling Dash on the medical campus.

Sat 1 May 2027

Iowa City, Iowa

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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Doc Dash 5k

Doc Dash is an annual 5K race organized by the Carver College of Medicine that has been held since 1989. The event welcomes runners, joggers, walkers and young children, and has added partnerships with physical therapy students to support adaptive participants who use equipment or require assistance.

The course begins at the medical campus, travels through nearby neighborhoods and a river trail, and loops back to the finish line. Before the main race, a shorter event called the Docling Dash takes place in the courtyard of the Medical Education and Research Facility (MERF).

Proceeds are donated to the Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic and the University of Iowa Mobile Clinic. These clinics provide services to underserved populations who are uninsured or under-insured. Volunteers and student participants come from the College of Medicine and other healthcare programs, including physical therapy and pharmacy.

The event for 2027 is scheduled for May 1, 2027.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.