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Bengal Dash

Date:
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location:
Battleground Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina
27455
United States
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1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

5K Run/Walk and Kids 1-Mile Obstacle Course Fun Run

We are back to our usual USATF certified 5K route!

The obstacle course fun run will be geared toward ages 5-12, but older and younger are welcome! No strollers allowed on the Obstacle Course.

Parents, please join your little ones! Racers will be grouped into age-appropriate heats (starting at 10:30 a.m.), but families are encouraged to run together.

SCHEDULE

Packet Pick-Up

  • Thursday, April 16th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Field House/Concessions Area, GDS campus

  • Late pickup on Race Day from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Greensboro Day School track

Race Day April 18, 2026

  • 7:30-8:30 a.m.- Late Registration

  • 8:45 a.m.- Warm-Up

  • 9:00 a.m.- 5K Bengal Dash Run/Walk (chipped timed)

  • 9:45 a.m. approximate- 5K Awards Ceremony (must be present to receive award)

  • 10:30 a.m. approximate- Kids' Obstacle Fun Run heats begin (no strollers)

T-Shirt

Limited numbers available. Register by April 1st to get your size!

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