NDHA 5k: Say Ahh for Awareness
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NDHA 5k and 1k Say Ahh for Awareness
The Nevada Dental Hygienists' Association organizes an event in Las Vegas to raise awareness for oral cancer, noting that almost 60,000 Americans are diagnosed annually. The event raises funds for a local head and neck cancer charity, the Pharar Foundation, which provides dental health services to patients affected by cancer and aims to protect and enhance their quality of life.
Activities are centered at Floyd Lamb Park and the nearby Tule Springs Loop, 9200 Tule Springs Rd, Las Vegas NV 89131. Free oral cancer screenings are available to every participant. Registration opens on 2026-06-05 for the in person events and closes on 2026-08-15; virtual 5k registration remains open through 2026-11-07. Listed registration fees vary by entry type.
Course details from the organizer:
- 5k listed as 3.1 to 3.2 miles on the Tule Springs Loop on a groomed dirt trail
- 1k paved route through Floyd Lamb Park, described as child, wheelchair, and stroller friendly
- Virtual 5k complete remotely; a shirt will be mailed to participants
The event combines in person trail and paved routes with a virtual option to support oral cancer awareness and local patient services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
