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Blast & Dash - Grand Island - NE

Sat August 10, 2024 Grand Island, NE 68803 US Directions RaceJoy Ready

Events

5K

8:00AM CDT

5K - Help With Registration Then Run

7:00AM CDT
Open to ages 15 - 99.

Place

3050 N broadwell Ave
Grand Island, NE US 68803

Description

Who wants to be in the biggest Squirt Gun Battle of the summer?  We'll be BLASTIN' & DASHIN' in Eagle Scout Park in Grand Island and giving out squirt guns to all registered participants!  Awesome race shirts, squirt guns and a shot at awards (Overalls, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Masters, and the Top 3 in all the Age Groups...plus more (10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, through 80+)!

Race Contact Info

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Event Registration

Regular Registration:  (Ends 08/04)

  • 5K:  $30
  • 5K-Help with registration then Run:  $15
  • Virtual 5K...$35

Last Minute:  (Ends 08/09)

  • 5K:  $32.50
  • 5K-Help with registration then Run:  $15

Race Day:

  • 5K:  $35

All participants receive a shirt, squirt gun & Finisher Medal! Shirts & sizes are guaranteed if you register by 7/31...we'll order extra, but we can't guarantee anything after June 29th.

Awards & Goodies

We have awesome award medals in the following categories:   Top 3 overall M/F, Top 3 overall masters M/F, Overall grand master's M/F, Overall Sr. master's M/F, Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups...10 & Under through 80+.   Awesome race shirts to all participants...guaranteed & in your size if you register by 7/31.

Groups & Teams

What's better than squirting your kids?  Bringing all your buddies so they can squirt their kids too!  So, grab the people you know (or don't know). Share your evening with other like minded folks and score a great discount.

5+:  $2.50 off

11+:  $3.75 off

21+:  $5 off

51+:  $6.25 off

100+:  $7.50 off

Virtual Running - How It Works and How to Submit Time

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"  Then the virtual race is for you.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1:

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Blast & Dash 5K Grand Island!

Step 2:

Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not), and get ready to get moving!

Step 3:

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to be safe!

Step 4:

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #BlastandDashGrandIsland5K  #fivestarrunning  #fivestarntp

Step 5:

Submit your results online via your registration 

You can submit your race time anytime until end of Race Day.

Step 6:

View your Results Monday after the Event Date.

Five Star Turkey Trot and Championships

All participants will receive FREE entry into the 2024 Five Star Turkey Trot. Top finishers will also earn a qualifying spot in the Five Star 5K Championships in January 2025. See www.fivestarntp.com for full details.  

Event Courtesy and Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun and for the entire family. With that in mind any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.  
All registrations are final...We're sorry, but there are no refunds, transfers, or deferments.

Event Schedule

July 31 :  Deadline to Guarantee shirt & size

Aug 10:

  • 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration & Check In Opens
  • 8:00 AM - Event Starts

RaceJoy


Available for Apple and Android devices.

Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Blast & Dash - Grand Island - NE.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
View RaceJoy How-To

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