Doc Dash
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Event overview
Doc Dash is an annual race organized by the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. The event on May 2, 2026 takes place in Iowa City at 375 Newton Road. The 5K has been held since 1989. Proceeds are donated to the Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic and the University of Iowa Mobile Clinic, which serve uninsured or under-insured populations.
Race details
- 5K
The main event begins at the medical campus, follows nearby neighborhoods and the river trail, and returns to the finish line at the campus. The event welcomes runners, joggers, walkers, young children, and an adaptive division for participants with physical, intellectual, or visual impairments. Physical therapy students may assist adaptive participants.
A shorter children’s event, the Docling Dash, takes place in the Medical Education and Research Facility (MERF) courtyard. The Docling Dash is recommended for participants aged 10 or younger; medals are given to children at the end of their final lap. The team has tentatively reserved Herky for the Docling Dash.
Registration fees listed for the 5K include a regular fee of $44.79 and a student fee of $23.39 for current K-12 or University of Iowa students (students must provide a HawkID or the name of their K-12 school). Registrations after April 13 will not receive a t-shirt.
Fundraising
The event lists a fundraising goal of $12,000 and shows 31% raised toward that goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
