Blazer Dash is an annual fundraiser to support scholarship funds and the Fund for Notre Dame Prep - Tuition Assistance at NDP.
No, the event welcomes alumnae, students, families and friends of the NDP community, as well as the larger Baltimore running community.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
5K begins at 8:30 am
1 mile Fun run at 8:35 am
Tiny Trotters (ages 2-7) at 9:15 am
Blazer Dash starts & ends on the campus of Notre Dame Prep at 815 Hampton Lane. Check out the course map on the main page.
Yes! There is free parking at Notre Dame Prep, 815 Hampton Lane, and free overflow parking at 1108 Providence Road at the Auxiliary Lot. Take the walking path, located off the upper parking lot, down to Blazer Dash starting line in front of the school.
Yes! All packets must be picked up in advance at NDP.
Student packet pickup will happen during school hours, and students will be able to pick up packets for their parents and siblings.
Packets will be available to the general public for pickup:
Wednesday, September 23 3-5pm
Thursday, September 24 3-5pm
Day of race packets will be ready for pick up from 6:00 am – 7:45 am.
Absolutely! If someone is picking up your packet, please ensure they have either your confirmation email or a picture of your photo ID (a picture on your phone works great!).
On the 5K course there will be a water stop. At the finish line you can pick up bagels, fruit, granola bars, & more water.
While we love your fur babies, we do not allow dogs on the course for the safety of our runners.
Walkers are welcome to join the 5K course. All walkers in the 5K will begin at the back of the pack to ensure the runners can maintain their pace. Walkers are also welcome to join the One Mile Fun Run.
Yes, strollers are welcome in the One Mile walk! We simply ask that all children are safely secured in the stroller and remain there throughout the course. There will be a prize for the Best Stroller Squad in the One Mile Walk.
Yes, please order accordingly and make sure to select correct size when registering. Shirts will be limited, and exchanges may not be available.
The Tiny Trotters Trek is about 50 yards.
Yes, parents are welcome to join their kids during the kids’ dash.
We recommend kids ages 2-7 to participate in the kids dash.
Yes, all 5K participants will be able to get water from the water stop on the route and at the end of the race there will be fruit, bagels & granola bars for all participants.
To properly plan for the race, the last day for registration is Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5PM.
You are welcomed to run without your bib, but you will not be timed. There will not be replacement bibs on race day.
Yes! Please select the option for "just signing up for a t-shirt." If you are a NDP student, you can wear your Race t-shirt on Friday, September 26 for Race Dress Down Day.
The day of there will be a QR to scan on your bib to get your race results.
There will be first, second and third place for both males and females in the following categories:
Under 10 years old
11-14 years old
15-19 years old
20-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
50-59 years old
Over 60 years old
Overall winner
Yes, we will give a prize to the Fastest Alum, Fastest Faculty/Staff Member (male and female), Most Spirited Runner, and Best Stroller Squad.
Yes, there are the awards and the Finish Line Festival immediately following the race activities.
The Finish Line Festival is a celebration of Blazer Dash that includes food, music and activities for families.
