Events
MS Warrior Dash: 5K
MS Warrior Dash: 15K
Place
2275 McCool Road
Portage, IN US 46368
Description
We are honored to invite to you the Third Annual MS Warrior Dash 5K and 15K at the lovely Imagination Glen - West Park in Portage, Indiana on Saturday June 1st 2024.
All proceeds benefit MS Run the US, a nonprofit providing vital direct equipment donations to those living with MS. Will you help us to fight MS one mile at a time? Read more about MS Run the US. Our very own Race Director Stephanie Crook ran 143 miles in 5 days in July of 2022 as one of 19 Segment runners traversing the entire US. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to continue her fundraising and advocacy efforts through the MS Warrior Dash Race Series.
Register Today and join us on Saturday June 1st 2024!
- PLEASE NOTE: Registration prices will increase as we approach race day. Signup early to lock in your discounted price!
- 15K Race: Open Start Line from 8:00am - 8:15am
- 5K Race: Open Start Line from 8:15am - 8:25am
- Please Note: We will start the 15K (8:00) -before- the 5K (8:15) to minimize interactions between the races on the course.
- Open Start Lines allow participants to start when they feel comfortable and safe! We kindly ask competitive runners to start on 'gun' time.
- Professional Chip Timing by Michael Knopp who also happens to be a Segment runner from 2022 and experienced race timer.
Race Day Schedule:
- Packet Pickup and Registration from 7:00 - 7:45am
- 15K Start: 8:00-8:15
- 5K Start: 8:15-8:30
- Awards ~ 9:15
- Spend the morning with the community after the race. We have a few surprises lined up for attendees!
For those Living With MS:
- We would be honored to have you at the event and will happily work to make the event as accessible and accommodating as we can.
- We will be updating this page with detailed information in the coming days.
Calumet Region Striders 2024 Gold Cup and Elite Series:
- We are thrilled to be a 2024 Gold Cup race with the Calumet Region Striders
- Please note that our 15K distance is also a 2024 Gold Cup Elite Series race.
- Age Groups and Awards
- Overall Male/Female winners
- Overall Male/Female Masters (40+) winners
- Top 3 M/F Athena (170 lbs.+) and Clydesdale (210 lbs.+)
- Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+
3rd Annual MS Warrior Dash - Portage, Indiana on Saturday June 1st 2024
Greetings Walkers, Runners, and Rad Humans! We are excited to share a few updates on behind-the-scenes planning for the 3rd Annual MS Warrior Dash.
New for 2024
15K and 5K distances - The MS Warrior Dash Team has expanded our longer race distance to provide a challenging and not terribly common race distance! Join us for a unique distance and a great course for a PR.
Custom Race Shirts and Medals - We are so very excited to introduce our first year of branded and custom MS Warrior Dash swag. We will be posting updates in the coming weeks and can't wait to show you our designs. Trust us: IT'S RAD!
Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup and Elite Series - We are -honored- to now be a Gold Cup Series Race on the Calumet Region Striders 2024 schedule. Please note that our 15K distance is additionally a Gold Cup Elite Series Race
Volunteer Signup Portal - As our race series grows, our love and appreciation of race-day volunteers is only increasing. Please consider exploring our volunteer opportunities at: MS Warrior Dash 2024 Volunteer Opportunities
Sponsorship - We are very excited to formalize and expand on our race Sponsorship Tiers! As our race series continues to grow, we are thrilled to open opportunities for race sponsorships. Every dollar we raise is a direct donation providing life-altering assistive equipment for those living with MS.
And absolutely the most important item: Our SINCERE and HUMBLE thanks to everyone who has signed up, promoted, and helped us prepare for Year 3. This race is a labor of love and we hope it shines through. As we continue to grow and expand, we will always be mindful of each and every donation, new friend, and smile.
With love, - Stephanie, Kelly, and Michael
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