Desi Dash

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 8:00 AM

Foothills 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) for all ages, and a 1 mile run/walk for ages 65 and above
Runners receive complimentary Indian breakfast with hot chai
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 winner awards for men & women

Registration Information

5K Registration fee between 9/1/25-10/31/25: $25 for adults and $20 for children (ages 18 and under)
5K Registration fee from 11/1/25: $30 for adults and $25 for children (ages 18 and under)
1 mile registration fee: $20 (seniors ages 65+ only)
Pets and strollers are NOT allowed in the race

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

Race Packet Pickup

Saturday, December 6th 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.