Desi Dash 5K

Sunday, December 6, 2026, 8:00 AM

Foothills Skate Park

5708 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308

Race Highlights:

Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities
Race options include both a 5K (3.1 miles) race and a 1-mile fun run/walk
Runners receive complimentary Indian breakfast with hot chai
5K runners are officially chip-timed by Roadrunner Race Timing
All proceeds will benefit the PADMA Foundation’s beneficiary nonprofits, including New Pathways for Youth, Wings of America, and Billy’s Place
Awards will be presented to age group and overall winners for men & women

Registration Information

5K Registration fee between 10/1/2026-10/31/2026: $30 for adults and $25 for children (ages 18 and under)
5K Registration fee from 11/1/2026: $40 for adults and $35 for children (ages 18 and under)
1-mile fun walk/run Registration fee from 10/1/2026-10/31/2026: $25; from 11/1/2026: $35
Strollers are NOT allowed in the race
For safety reasons, dogs must be on a leash, and participants can only walk with their dogs starting in the last corral.

Race Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM - Registration

8:00 AM - Welcome, Warmup, American and Indian National Anthems

8:30 AM - 5K Race Start

9:15 AM - Awards

Race Packet Pickup

Saturday, December 5th from 3-5 pm at Foothills Park (5708 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308)

All runners are encouraged to pick up their race packet the day before the race.
Alternatively, runners can pick up their packet on race day between 7-7:45 am at Foothills Park.