DU Dash
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
- Type
- Virtual
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A flexible virtual 10K or "5k Any Way" to support waterfowl and wetlands conservation, on your own time and course.
- Fun
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
For a CauseThe DU Dash is a virtual event hosted by Ducks Unlimited, Inc., supporting waterfowl and wetlands conservation. Participate in a 10K run/walk on your own course and schedule between June 6th and June 14th. For those who prefer other activities, the "5k Any Way" option welcomes biking, swimming, rollerblading, or even kayaking to contribute to clean water efforts. It's a flexible way to make a difference for a vital cause.
What to expect
- Choose your own adventure with a virtual 10K run/walk.
- Opt for the "5k Any Way" to bike, swim, or use any method to participate.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
36 5K finishers in 2023. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
1:04:56
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 14:51.
People mix
More men
About 42% women and 58% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2023, this looks like a small field: 36 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 1:04:56. The quicker front of the field averaged about 14:51. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Nampa, ID
Travel draw
Collierville, TN
Travel draw
Superior, WI
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall observed placement
Top 3 (from finish order in our sample)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2023 | 36 | 1:04:56 | 3:00:13 | 14:51 | 10:45 / 9:11 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
The DU Dash is a virtual run, walk, or ride hosted by Ducks Unlimited, Inc., supporting waterfowl and wetlands conservation. Join us and "put some throttle in your waddle" to support waterfowl, wetlands, and clean water!
Do the Dash on your own time and on your own course between June 6th and June 14th. You can support the cause by participating in the 5k or 10k Run/Walk. Not a runner, no worries. Sign up for the 5k Any Way, and you can bike, swim, rollerblade, jump in your boat, ATV, kayak, or whatever. There is no limit to how you can support wetlands, waterfowl, and clean water!