Hippo Dash
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About the race
Hippo Dash is a community running and expo event in Hutto, Texas, on 11/07/2026 at 400 Park Ave. The program includes timed races, a vendor expo, sponsor opportunities, and a volunteer option that provides a free race entry for eligible volunteers.
Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 1 mile
Race registrations include a flat paved park course marked for runners, timed results, a 5K training plan, a custom medal and shirt, raffle prizes and awards for top finishers, and a finish line Hippo Dance Party. The event also features a themed "stampede over the bridges Hippos experience" and a community food drive accepting nonperishable dessert items for the Hutto Resource Center Food Pantry.
Multiple entry and participation options are described: a standard 5K run/walk, a students 5K, a kids dash, a volunteer-then-race option that provides a free entry for volunteers aged 18 and over, a reserved vendor expo booth for a 10 by 10 space where vendors must provide their own canopy, table and chairs and include an activity or giveaway, and a community sponsor level with logo placement, emcee mentions and the option to include items in race packets. Fees for specific options are listed with the event registration details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
