Join us for the 2nd annual

Desi Dash 5K

ARIZONA

Unleash your speed at the Valley’s Desi themed run!

Sunday, December 17, 2023, 8:00 AM

Rio Vista Community Park

8866 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381

Race Highlights:

  • 5K (3.1 mile) race open to runners and walkers of all abilities

  • Runners receive race swag and finisher medals

  • Race will be followed by complimentary Indian breakfast and hot chai

  • Runners are officially chip-timed by RaceLookup

  • All proceeds will benefit the PLAY Peoria program, which provides free summer athletic camps to local youth from low-income families

  • This race brings together the Desi community and non-Desi allies from across the Valley

  • 5K overall winner awards for men & women

  • 5K age group winner awards for men & women

Registration Information

  • Price: $50

    Race packet pickup:

    • Saturday (12/16/23); 9 am - 11 am: Deem Hills Park (by kids play area) 26606 N. Deem Hills Pkwy, Phoenix. Call/text Kalyan (623-521-5265) if any questions.

 

Race Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM - Registration

8:00 AM - Welcome, Warmup, and National Anthem

8:30 AM - 5K Race Start

9:15 AM - Awards

Questions? Contact Us:

  • Kalyan Raman: (623) 521-5265

  • Mohit Handa: (678) 756-7545

  • Balu Javangula: (602) 516-4246

  • Naresh Rambatla: (602) 327-6802

  • Nirali Soni: (602) 695-7165

  • Ramyesh Senniappan: (480) 738-8692

  • Moorty Venkateswaran: (623) 337-0860

  • Bhakti Gosalia: (623) 218-3810

  • Vidya Raman: (623) 521-5245

  • Vimal Raj: (224) 433-9279

  • Sapna Padda: (623) 512-9392

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