Daly Dash 5K Run/Walk
Sat, May 2, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run or walk a 5K through Elkhart's Strong Avenue neighborhood, then celebrate at a lively block party with games and food.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveThe Daly Dash 5K Run/Walk invites you to explore the Strong Avenue neighborhood in Elkhart, Indiana. Starting and finishing at Mary Daly Elementary School, this event offers a welcoming course for all participants. Following your run or walk, join the lively Block Party on the school grounds. Enjoy free games, a bounce house, and food available for purchase from local vendors, creating a vibrant community gathering for everyone.
What to expect
- A 5K course winding through the Strong Avenue neighborhood.
- Participant ribbons for all, with medals and trophies for top finishers.
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
9 5K finishers in 2024. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
38:16
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 28:37.
People mix
More men
About 44% women and 56% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2024, this looks like a small field: 9 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 38:16. The quicker front of the field averaged about 28:37. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 0-99
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Male 0-99
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Top Female Finisher - Overall
Top 1 (from posted divisions)
Top Male Finisher - Overall
Top 1 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2024 | 9 | 38:16 | 41:03 | 28:37 | 28:37 / 36:44 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Both the 5k and 1 Mile course will run on courses through the Strong Avenue neighborhood, beginning and ending at Mary Daly Elementary School.
All runners will receive participant ribbons. Top three male and female runners in each division will receive medals. Top three overall male and female runners will receive trophies.
Participants registered prior to April 15 are guaranteed a race t-shirt.
All participants are invited to the Block Party on school grounds, held from 9:30-12:30. Free games and a bounce house will be available and food may be purchased from a variety of vendors.
All events will be held rain or shine!
After-Party
Awards
Shirt