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DASH with Us at Chicago's Only Pancreatic Cancer Family 5K
$2,404
Raised of $250,000
DASH At-a-Glance: More than a 5K
Experience the 15th Annual DASH for Detection tradition on Saturday, June 7th!
Enjoy a scenic 5K course along Chicago's magnificent lakefront, followed by summertime fun and games for the whole family!

What to Expect
Come for the cause, stay for the festivities. DASHers will enjoy:
- Pre- and Post-5K Tasty Bites
- Warming Up, Stretching, and Dancing with Fitness Experts
- Join the Kids' 50 Yard DASH
- Selfies with Staley the Bear from the Chicago Bears
- Posing with real and everyday Superheroes
- Meeting NBC 5 Chicago's Lisa Chavarria
- Face Painting and Tattoos Stations
- Sensory-Friendly Arts & Crafts Activities
- The After-Party at Montrose Harbor
- Connecting with a Supportive and Loving Community
- Changing Someone's Life (including your own)!
All DASH courses are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Dogs are not allowed for safety reasons.
Ways To Join The Fun
DASH In-Person
Gather with family and friends at Chicago's Montrose Harbor on Saturday, June 7. Join us for coffee and bagels, walk or run the scenic 5K course, then stay for more family fun and activities.
Virtual DASH
Can't make it to Chicago? DASH with us wherever you are! Turn the streets of your own neighborhood purple by running, walking, biking, hiking, or swimming anytime in June.
Make a Donation
You can make a difference without even breaking a sweat! Support Rolfe with a donation to help fund early-detection research.


Stronger Together
Join nearly 1,500 friends and family coming together to support a cause bigger than each of us. Last year, we raised more than $225,000 to fund early detection research. Let's surpass our goal together!
- Create or join a Team with family, friends, and coworkers.
- Solo DASHers welcome! Connect with your Rolfe community.
- Celebrate and honor loved ones.
- Double your gift with an employer match.
- Raise awareness.
- Enjoy a fun family outing in Chicago for an important cause.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this event, click the button below.
Event Location
600 W Montrose Harbor Drive
Chicago, IL 60613 US
