Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run
When is Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run?
Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Greenville, MI.
What distances does Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run offer?
Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run offers 2 events: 5K Run/Walk, Half Mile Kids Fun Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| Half Mile Kids Fun Run/Walk | — | $0.00 | Register |
How much does Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run cost?
Registration for Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run starts at $0.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run held?
Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run is held in Greenville, MI at Baldwin Heights Elementary School.
About Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run
Velkommen! The Greenville Danish Festival is pleased to host the annual Danish Dash 5K Run/Walk and half-mile Kids Fun Run on Saturday, August 22!
Celebrate health, wellness, and the natural morning beauty of Baldwin Lake before you and your family head over to the Meijer Grand Dansk Parade. View all Danish Festival activities at DanishFestival.org
Course Maps
The USA Track & Field certified 5K course begins and ends on Faber Street near Baldwin Heights Elementary School, travels through Tower Park, past historic Manoka Lake, around Baldwin Lake, past scenic views of Taylor Hops, and concludes with a gradual hill up Marvel Drive. Click on PDF to see the course route.
Kids 1/2 Mile course map
The HALF MILE kids fun run/walk is perfect for young kids who might not be ready for a 5K race but still want to join in on the fun! The course begins and ends on Faber Street near Baldwin Heights Elementary School. Strollers and wagons are welcome! Click HERE for the PDF for the course map.
5K Run/Walk
The USA Track & Field-certified 5K course begins and ends on Faber Street near Baldwin Heights Elementary School. It travels through wooded Tower Park, past historic Manoka Lake, around beautiful Baldwin Lake, past scenic views of Taylor Hops, and concludes with a gradual but challenging hill up Marvel Drive. Click on the PDF below to see the course route.
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The Danish Dash is a timed event with medals awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers in these categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, and 75 and over.
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Register by August 6 to be guaranteed a race shirt. Shirts will be handed out on race day at check-in, starting at 7 a.m.
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You can register online, even on race day, but race shirts cannot be guaranteed for those registering after August 6.
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Strollers and wagons are welcome!
Check-in: starting at 7 a.m.
Race begins: 8 a.m.
Price:
$30 until August 6 (shirt guaranteed)
$35 from August 7 to August 21 (shirt not guaranteed)
$40 race day (shirt not guaranteed)
Half Mile Kids Fun Run/Walk
The half-mile Kids' Fun Run is perfect for kids of all ages who might not be ready for a 5K, but who still want to join in on the fun! The course begins and ends on Faber Street near Baldwin Heights Elementary School. Click on the PDF below to see the course route.
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Register by August 6 to be guaranteed a race shirt and a goody bag for your child! Race shirts for the Kids' Fun Run are $15 and will be handed out on race day at check-in (anytime between 7-8:15 a.m.).
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All participating children will receive a Kids' Fun Run medal.
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Strollers and wagons are welcome!
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Parents are welcome to run with their kids, but do not need to register.
Check-in: Anytime between 7-8:15 a.m.
Race begins: 8:30 a.m.
Price: Free to run, but $15 for a kid's shirt (must register by August 6 to be guaranteed a shirt)
