Dove Dash 1K/5K Walk/Run & Pancake Breakfast

Place

Dove Canyon Drive
Trabuco Canyon, CA US 92679

Description

Over the last twenty-four years, the Dove Dash has become one of the most anticipated fundraisers in Rancho Santa Margarita, where families, businesses, and patrons return year after year to take part in this community event.

The 2024 Dove Dash will be an in-person 5K and Walk-A-Thon with a virtual option supporting High Hopes Head Injury Program. High Hopes www.HighHopes.ws is a 501 (c)(3) charitable non-profit organization raising funds to support Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.

100% of the proceeds go directly to provide scholarship assistance to help economically disadvantaged individuals receive much-needed rehabilitation services at High Hopes to regain their lives. High Hopes is a nationally recognized program dedicated to the rehabilitation and retraining of loved ones who have been devastated by traumatic head injuries, strokes, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Learn about the new Walk-A-Thon feature below!

New Courses:
This year the 5K course has changed to take walkers and runners through the cascading streets of Dove Canyon along a panoramic view of the surrounding hills, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, and scenic neighborhood.

The addition of the Family 1K course gives High Hopes students, Ryan’s Reach residents, children, and their families a special opportunity to participate in the Dove Dash event. Everyone is welcome to register, those who walk with the assistance of walkers, wheelchairs, caregivers, family, any and all strollers are welcome to join the race!

Dogs are also welcome!

To view the 5K race map click here. The 5K starts at 8 AM.

To view the 1K race map click here. The 1K starts at 8:45 AM.

Walk-A-Thon

This new feature allows participants the opportunity to create their own fundraising page with a customized URL link they can send to their families and friends to donate to this great cause. Everyone can personalize their own fundraising page with a picture and personal message sharing why this race and its cause is important to them and why they choose to participate.

1. First, go to the race website home page and click on the DONATE button at the top right of the page.
2. Scroll down and click on “Become a Fundraiser”
3. Complete the information to create your fundraising page
•Be sure to choose a fundraising goal and create a customized fundraiser URL link.
•You can also add a personalized message and picture.
4. Send your customized link out to all your family and friends so they can donate to this important cause!

Click on the PDF icon below for a Donation Request Letter template to help you get your email started to your family and friends!

An award will be given to the top 3 individuals who fundraise the largest amount for the event!

Don't want to create a fundraiser, but still want to contribute to the event? Click HERE to donate!

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

T-Shirt Giveaway Information

A T-shirt is included for each registered participant!

T-Shirt shipping is only available for virtual participants.

T-shirts are available for an additional fee. You will be able to add to your order during registration.

Late Registration and Packet Pickup

Packet Pick-up (includes t-shirt, race bib, and goody bag) details below:

Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

Time: 2 - 5 PM

Location: Trabuco Canyon Water District located at 32003 Dove Canyon Drive, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

Late registration and packet pick-up are also available on Saturday, September 28, 2024, starting at 6:30 AM at the Trabuco Canyon Water District.

Parking Info

Parking will be available in Dove Canyon Plaza, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 as well as along Dove Canyon Drive as you drive up to Dove Canyon Plaza.

After you park you will walk on the side walk path way to to the starting line through the Dove Canyon Community Security Gate.

The starting line is located at the cross section of Sycamore Canyon Drive and Dove Canyon Drive, Trabuco Canyon, CA US 92679.

Emails will be sent to all participants before the race with more details and information before race day.

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Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.highhopes.ws.

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