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Big Rivers Waterpark proudly presents... the 2nd Annual Big Rivers Splash & Dash — Benefitting the TANGO2 Research Foundation!

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to make a splash for a cause that hits close to home. Join us Saturday, June 13th 2026 for the Big Rivers Splash & Dash, where every step you take supports critical research and awareness for TANGO2 — a rare genetic disorder that’s personally impacted the Galland family, owners of Big Rivers.

There’s a race for everyone:

• Aquathlon (500m Swim & 5K Run)

• 10K Dash

• 5K Dash

• Kids Dash (10 & Under)

• Virtual Runs (for those that can't make it & our long-distance supporters!)

The scenic course winds through Big Rivers Waterpark and around our picturesque lake, giving you a unique view of the park. Expect fun, energy, and excitement at every turn — with the added reward of supporting a truly meaningful cause.

Why We Run:

The TANGO2 Research Foundation was a lifeline for Megan Galland, who faced her first health crisis at just six months old during a family trip. Initially misdiagnosed, Megan eventually received answers thanks to the tireless work of the TANGO2 Foundation. Now, we're running to give that same hope to other families.

WHAT YOU GET:

• Custom Dynamic Polytech Race Shirt

• Custom Interactive Finisher Medal

• Official Custom Race Bib

• Chance at Overall and Age Group Awards

• Access to Special Event Swag (limited quantities – first come, first served!)

**INCLUDED EARLY ENTRY to Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures!! (race day ONLY)

PRE & POST-RACE FUN:

DJ and Music

Sponsor Booths

Pre-Race Warm-Up

Finisher Tent with Snacks, Refreshments, and Celebration

Course Details:

Kids Dash: a spunky 100-200m fun run around the front of the waterpark! (Parents welcome to join!)

**Aquathlon (NEW!!): brisk 500m Swim around our lazy river and an adventurous 5K run around our lake and through the waterpark!

5K/10K: adventurous run around our lake and through the waterpark!

Virtual Option: chart your own course from anywhere and still receive your race swag!

Want to Go the Extra Mile?

Become a fundraiser or make a direct donation through our registration site.

Top Fundraiser: Full refund on registration + special recognition

Donate $25 or more: Get a discount on your registration (Bronze=$5, Silver=$10, Gold=$25)

VOLUNTEER & RUN:

Sign up for our “Volunteer Then Run” program! Help with packet pickup, medals, water stations, and more — then lace up for the 5K or 10K.

Join us for a race that’s more than miles — it’s a movement. Let’s Dash for Discovery, Splash for Support, and Run with Heart.

#SplashAndDash2025 #RunForTANGO2 #BigRiversWaterpark

Rad Racing Company proudly presents... the 3rd Annual Kingwood Texas 4th of July FREEDOM RUN!!

Lace’m-up, get your most patriotic gear on and come join us in Proclaiming Liberty at our 4th of July FREEDOM RUN SHOWDOWN ! This is a family-friendly event that takes place exclusively in Kingwood Texas at the Town Center Park with 4 distances: 8-mile, 4-mile, 2-mile and Kids Dash.

The course is a scenic run through the beautiful Kingwood Greenbelt trails. Our Races offer something for runners of every level - whether some healthy fun with friends/family/co-workers -OR- if you're more seasoned and looking to stretch your limits... Rad Racing's got you covered!

The event benefits these charities: Team RWB, Torch of Freedom Foundation & Turning Point USA

**you may also make a direct donation and create your own fundraiser to any of these worthy partner organizations through our Run Sign-Up page.

Top Donor/Fundraiser will receive a full refund of their registration and recognition (must donate at least $50 to be eligible)

all individual donations of $25 or more will receive a discount on registration

ALL event participants will receive a Custom Poly-Tech Race Shirt, Finisher Medal and Race Bib.

• Award winners will also receive Overall and Age-Group awards.

**EXCLUSIVE EVENT SWAG PACK (Supports Charitable Partners) - coveted RRC RACE BAG, tbd and tbd... available at packet pick-up and event until we run out!

Distance Details:

Kids Dash: (10 & Under) fun 100-200m sprint (parents can go with them)

2-mile: 1-mile into the course and turnaround.

4-mile: 1 lap in honor of the 4th.

8-mile: Two 4mi laps.

BONUS ~ Sack-Race SHOWDOWN: kids & adults LIMITED AVAILABILITY

(details soon!)

YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO DO IT... DON'T WORRY NO PRESSURE... WE'LL ALL BE WATCHING! ;)

All overall award winners this year will get a FREE invite to Race with us again next year for any distance they choose… let’s see who’s coming back on RRC’s dime in 2026!

PRE RACE FUN: Music, Sponsor Booths, Pure-Barre Pre-Race Warm-Up, Best 4th Attire Contest AND MORE!!

POST RACE FUN: head over to our finishers tent for results, water, food, music... aaand SWEET FINISHLINE REFRESHMENTS. Come Celbrate with us!

"Volunteer then Run" is our highly discounted registration to help with Race Day and Early Packet-Pick-Up and after your run you will help wth Medals/Water and Award Distribution, Finishline photos and Finisher Tent needs. You can participate in Either 4-mile or 2-mile events. Simply show up an hour and a half before race start to help and about 15 minutes before race starts, you can join everyone at the starting line for pre-race warmup.

Want to serve your running community and still get the swag? No problem, just click on volunteer on the above menu and choose from the available positions still available. These positions are filled on a first come first serve basis.

Full race volunteers will receive:

Race Swag

1 free entry to a future Rad Racing Company event

Let’s all “Proclaim Liberty” and Let FREEDOM Ring!!

To celebrate the iconic 40th anniversary of RAD The Movie, Rad Racing Company proudly presents... the RAD RACE & RAD FEST to kick off our 2026 Race Year!!

Featuring a 5k/10k/Kids Dash, Bike Race Experience & Rad Zone in partnership with H-Town BMX and Northside BMX Park - sign up NOW and don't miss this first of a kind event!!

So lace-up your kicks, pump up those tires and get geared up to come join us for the RADest race of the year!! Register the whole family, come early/stay late and enjoy all of the festive fun throughout the day!

Be sure to sign up by February 22nd to guarantee finisher shirt and size!

The event benefits: TBD

**you may also make a direct donation or create your own fundraiser

Top Donor/Fundraiser will receive a full refund of their registration as well as a thank you gift ($100+)

all individual donations of $25 or more will receive a discount on registration and be entered into a drawing for a FREE future RRC race

**EXCLUSIVE SWAG-PACK (LIMITED QTY) - benefits our charitable partners

~... available during check-out, packet pick-up and event until we run out!

ALL event participants will receive a Custom Race Shirt, Finishers Medal, Race Bib

~ Award winners will also receive Overall and Age-Group awards.

ALL overall award winners this year will get a FREE invite to Race with us again next year for any distance they choose… let’s see who’s coming back on RRC’s dime in 2026!

**RAD FEST (RAD Zone-update coming!) RAD Movie, Music, Vendors, Food) Bike Race Experience, Best Attire Contest, Drawings, refreshments and a lot of RAD FUN!! Come and join us!

RAD Movie Tickets Prizes!!

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Get Ready b/c its gonna be RAD!!

Course & Site Map Here! (Coming Soon!)

"Volunteer then Run" is our highly discounted registration to help with Race Day and Pre-Race Day Packet-Pick-Up. After Packet Pick-Up is over, you can run and then after help with Award Distribution, Finishline photos and Finisher Tent needs. This option is only available to 5k participants. Simply show up an hour and a half before race start to help and before race starts, you can join everyone at the starting line for pre-race warmup. Then after you run the race and recover you help us hand out awards, refreshments and any post-race needs!!

Supporting/not running, but want to serve your running community and still get the swag? No problem, just click on volunteer on the above menu and choose from the available positions still available. These positions are filled on a first come first serve basis.

Full race volunteers will receive:

Race Swag

1 free entry to a future Rad Racing Company event

Get ready to have some 'RAD RACING FUN' and we'll see YOU at the on the course!!

Grab your donut-lovin’ friends and register for the 2026 Shipley Donut Dash!

Come join us at the Shipley Donut Dash 10K, 5K, & Kids Dash on Saturday, October 17, 2026!

RACE DATE

• Saturday, October 17, 2026

RACE LOCATION

• Sam Houston Race Park, Houston, TX

START TIME

• 10K: 7:00 AM

• 5K: 8:00 AM

• Kids Dash Starts at 9:45 AM

START

• Sam Houston Race Park

FINISH

• Sam Houston Race Park

CHARITY

• The official 2026 Shipley Donut Dash Charity is Kids’ Meals is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, community-based organization, serving healthy lunches to over 3,600 hungry pre-school aged children, living in poverty. They provide and deliver nutritious meals, free of cost to the families, Monday through Friday, year-round.

PARKING / TRANSPORTATION

• Parking will be available at Sam Houston Race Park

SWAG

• All Participants will receive a dri-fit race shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and a Shipley Do-Nut and Coffee at the Finish Line! Plus TWO Donut Stations along the course with donut holes!

• All Kids Dash Participants receive a youth shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, and a Shipley Do-Nut and Coffee at the Finish Line!

AWARDS

• The awards ceremony will take place at stage in the "basecamp area" near the Inflatables.

• The top THREE Male & Female Finishers will receive a medal and Shipley Do-Nuts Gift Certificates.

• Top three male and female finishers in each age group in the 10K and 5K receive an age group medal.

• Age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

FINISHER MEDAL

• All in-person participants will receive a medal upon finishing the race.

TIMING

• The Shipley Donut Dash 5K and 10K in-person race are both officially timed event using the disposable B-Tag timing system. Timing chips are attached directly to the back of your bib number and are to remain adhered for the duration of the event.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP

• Pre-race packet pick-up will be at TBA

• Friday, October 16: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - TBA

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

• For an extra $10, race day packet pick-up will be available on race morning starting at 6:00 AM. You can pick-up your packet under the white tents!

• Time: 6:00 – 7:45 AM

PACKET SHIPPING

• Make your life easier this summer and skip the lines! All you need to do is choose the packet shipping option during registration and our team will have your race packet shipped directly to your front door for only $15.95! Your packet includes your race shirt, bib, and more!

• If you opt for packet shipping during registration, there is no requirement to attend packet pick up. Packet shipping is a convenient option for those with tight schedules.

• Please be sure to verify your mailing address during the registration process, as our donut team is not responsible for misdirected packets. Packet shipping is currently only open to US addresses within the contiguous United States. Packets will be shipped 1-2 weeks prior to the event date. We will close packet mailing three weeks before the race, so be sure to sign up early! We will inform all participants when packets start shipping.

DOGS & STROLLERS

• Strollers are allowed at this event, we just ask that you start in the back of your wave pack. While we love your furry friends, animals are not allowed for safety reasons.

REFUNDS

• Since Shipley Donut Dash has many upfront costs, we have a strict and uniform policy of no refunds, no person-to-person transfer, or no deferrals to a future year. We do understand that plans change, injuries happen, and various situations arise, but, we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of a subjective line of who should receive a refund and who doesn’t. All purchases and sales are 100% final, no exceptions. Refunds will not be issued based on weather conditions, pandemics, or anything out of our control. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

VIRTUAL RACE

Not a Shipley Donut Dash near you? Or can't make it on the day-of? No worries! You can run it virtually! Run the race by yourself or with a large group, in the location of your choice, at any time of the day.

Same race. Same swag. Just Your Location!

How It Works

• Register For the Virtual Donut Race – DOMESTIC ONLY.

• You will receive your swag (Shirt, Bib, Medal, and Donut Card) in the mail.

• Run/Walk your race on any day.

• Upload your results on the website

• GO EAT SOME DONUTS!

• Enjoy the satisfaction of your success and being a part of the Virtual Shipley Do-Nut Dash!

*Please note if you purchase a virtual entry it will not be valid at on 10/17!

Explore The Falls Race is the perfect balance of road and trail racing that navigates around Lake Holcomb and the streets of The Falls at Imperial Oaks community. Send the kids off and watch them finish their 1k run before you begin your own race. Whether you participate in the 5K or challenge yourself for a little more trail running on the 10K course, make the family proud and pick up one of the few hidden frozen turkeys for the upcoming holidays!

Kids 1K Course is an out and back, all on a safe, blocked off road.

The 5K Course is 1 mile road, 1 mile gravel/grass/trail, 1 mile road (out and back).

The 10K Course is 1 mile road, 4 miles trail, 1 mile road.

The 2 mile walk/run option will be only on concrete road (out and back).

The 5K and 10K run on the same roads and trails. The 5K race turns around at the 1.55 mile mark and the 10K continues on to run around Lake Holcomb then returns back on the same road (Imperial Promenade). See maps HERE.

7:30 - Kids 1K Race (12&Under)

7:45 - 10K Start

7:50 - 5K Start

7:51 - 2-mile walk Start

Included with your registration:

• Race Photos Included for 2025

• Event Shirt

• Finisher Medal

• On-course nutrition

• Race bib

• Age group awards

• "Swag Bag" with items and coupons from our sponsors

• Race Expo

Registrations after Thursday, October 16th will NOT be guaranteed shirt size*

Race Week Info:

Packet Pick Up #1

Thursday 11/6 5 P.M.- 7 P.M.

Location: Industrious Spring

4489 Riley Fuzzel Rd. Spring, TX 77386

Packet Pick Up #2

Friday 11/7 5 P.M-7 P.M.

Location: Lake Club (race start/finish at Falls Clubhouse)

31220 Birnham Woods Dr. Spring, TX 77386

Race Day Schedule:

6:30 Volunteer Meeting

7:30 Kids 1K

7:45 10K (or shortly after kids 1k clears the course)

7:50 5K

7:51 2-mile Walk

9:00ish Kids 1K Awards

9:05ish 5K & 10K Awards

10:00 Course Closes

10:00 Expo Closes

On course nutrition:

You will be able to access the hydration station twice on the 5K (mile 1.3 and 1.8) and three times on the 10K (mile 1.3, 2.5, 4.7). The biggest gap without water would be between mile 2.5 & 4.7 leaving roughly 2 miles without hydration. Plan your race accordingly.