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Open Door Decades Dash 5K

Sat October 12, 2024 Muncie, IN 47305 US Directions

Events

5K Run/Walk

9:00AM EDT - 10:30AM EDT

1-Mile Kids' Run

8:15AM EDT - 8:45AM EDT

Place

Canan Commons Park, 600 S Walnut St
Muncie, IN US 47305

Description

Help us celebrate Open Door’s 50th anniversary at the Open Door Decades Dash 5K and 1-Mile Kids' Run! Wear attire from your favorite decade (70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, etc.) and join the fun. This timed event will have winners in various age brackets.

 

Event proceeds will support Open Door's Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) service, providing comprehensive and compassionate care for people seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Open Door's MAT combines FDA-approved medication with quality medical care, behavioral counseling, and case management, all under one roof in Downtown Muncie. 

 

Thank you to our sponsors: eKeeper (Platinum Sponsor), Ball State University – Office of Community Engagement (Silver Sponsor), A Team Concessions & Catering (Bronze), Cardinal Greenways (Bronze), Feedtrail, Inc. (Bronze), Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (Bronze), Taylor Architects, Inc. (Bronze), Clearline USA (Aid station), Delaware County Health Department

Course

The 1-Mile Kids' Run loop starts at Canan Commons and runs up Walnut Street to Wysor Street.  

 

The 5K route starts at Canan Commons and runs through the heart of downtown Muncie, along the White River, and through the historic Minnetrista campus—using both White River and Cardinal Greenways. For more details about the course, click here.

Race swag

5K Race & Virtual 5K

All 5K Race participants will receive: a short-sleeve Decades Dash t-shirt (with option to upgrade), race bib, and finisher medal

1-Mile Kids' Run

All 1-Mile Kids' Run participants will receive: a short-sleeve Decades Dash t-shirt, race bib, and finisher ribbon

Race t-shirts and specific sizes are not guaranteed after September 20, 2024.

Packet pick-up

Location & Time

Packet pick-up is available the day before and the morning of the race. Your t-shirt and race bib will be in your packet.  

 

Friday, October 11: Pick up at the Open Door Administration Building, 220 S. Walnut Street, Muncie.

Pick-up times are 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. or 5–7 p.m.

 

Saturday, October 12: Pick up at Canan Commons, 600 S. Walnut Street, Muncie.

Pick up time is 7–8:30 a.m. 

 

Parking

Free parking is available at Open Door locations. Most street parking is free but limited to 2 hours.  

Open Door Administrative Building

220 S. Walnut St., Muncie

Parking lot is located behind/east of the building. Enter from Mulberry Street to avoid race day street closures.

 

Open Door Downtown Health Center

333 S. Madison St., Muncie

The main parking lot is in front/north of the building. Enter from E. Adams Street.

The employee parking lot is located to the west of the building. Enter from E. Charles Street.  

 

Public Parking Garage

213 W Seymour St, Muncie

Paid parking

Located next to the Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center hotel

 

Northwest Bank

200 E. Charles St., Muncie

Northwest Bank is located at 110 E. Charles St., Muncie. The parking lot is located at the corner of E. Charles St. and S. Mulberry St. 

 

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Taylor Architects, Inc., Cardinal Greenways, Feedtrail, Inc.Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, A Team Concessions & Catering

Aid Station Sponsor

Clearline USA

 

Delaware County Health Department

Race Contact Info

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