Vibha Raleigh Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile)

Vibha's Dream Mile 2026

Run • Walk • Celebrate • Make a Difference

📍 Cedar Fork District Park – Field 5 | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Race Start: 7:30 AM

 
Why Dream Mile?

At Vibha's Dream Mile, every mile you run or walk directly funds education for underserved children, giving them the one thing that can change everything: a chance to learn, grow, and dream without limits.

We're expecting 400–500 runners, walkers, and families this year. Come be part of something bigger than a finish line.

 
Choose Your Distance and Format

• 🏃 10K Timed Run
• 🚶 5K Timed Run/Walk
• 👟 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Ages 5+)

One scenic course at Cedar Fork District Park. Three ways to make your miles matter.

 
What's Included

🥇 Finisher medal for every participant
👕 Event T-shirt for all 5K & 10K runners
🏆 Age-category awards across multiple groups
⏱️ Professionally timed races
🍎 Post-race refreshments & snacks
🎉 Awards Ceremony at 9:00 AM
⚠️ T-shirts and medals for 5K/10K participants are guaranteed only for registrations completed by August 1st, 2026. Register early!
 
Race Day Schedule

5K & 10K

6:30 AM — Check-In Opens
7:15 AM — Check-In Closes
7:30 AM — Race Start

1-Mile Fun Run

7:00–7:30 AM — Check-In
8:00 AM — Race Start

Post-Race

8:00 AM — Refreshments & Snacks
9:00 AM — Awards Ceremony & Celebrations

Please arrive early for parking, check-in, and warm-up.

 
The Course
Cedar Fork District Park – Field 5 A beautiful, flat, family-friendly course designed for every pace.

• 5K — One complete loop
• 10K — Two loops of the 5K course
• 1-Mile — Short fun route, suitable for ages 5+ (adult accompaniment required)
   

Important Information

🅿️ Parking near Fields 1–4, first-come first-served
☔ Rain-or-shine event
🚫 No pets or strollers on the race course
💳 Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable

Every Step Opens a Door. When you cross that finish line on August 23rd, you'll have done more than complete a race. You'll have helped a child walk into a classroom. Helped a family break a cycle. Helped a community grow stronger.

Vibha believes that access to education isn't a privilege, it's a right. And together, we're fighting for it one mile at a time.

Bring your family. Rally your friends. Run with purpose. One child. One classroom. One dream at a time.

Virtual 10K and 5K:

We will also be offering a virtual option for people who would like to participate in Vibha's Dream Mile but are not local. You will complete your 10k or 5k anytime between August 22 - August 30 and submit your time to the RaceJoy app. More details at in the Virtual FAQ tab.