25th Annual Darien Dash
Presented by the City of Darien and the Darien Business Alliance
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Location: Darien Swim & Recreation Club, 1001 Hinsbrook Avenue, Darien, IL
Race Schedule:
- 8:15 AM - FREE Kiddie Fun Run* (Ages 5 and under)
- 8:30 AM - 5k ($40 in advance/$45 on race day)
- 8:30 AM - 10K ($50 in advance/$55 on race day)
- 8:35 AM - 1 Mile ($30 in advance/$35 on race day)
Course Details:
- 10k: 6.2 Miles
- 5k: 3.1 Miles
- 1 Mile: 1 Mile
- Kids Fun Run (5 and under): Distance not specified
Features:
- Chip Timing on CARA Certified Course
- 10% CARA Member Discount
- USATF Certified Courses (5K - IL15005WR, 10K - IL15006WR)
- Awards for top 3 in 1 Mile, 5k, & 10k Run
- DJ music warm-up
- Each registered runner receives a t-shirt and a Q Bar tote bag with goodies.
*Prohibited items include: Pets, Bicycles, Scooters, In-line skates, Roller skates, Any other wheeled items. Participants with baby strollers/joggers must be at the rear of the race start.