The elves can't wait to see you Sunday, December 7, 2025!
Countdown to the family event of the year!
The date is approaching fast and the gingerbread team is making preparations. Don’t miss out on the family fun event of the season!
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And that's a wrap!
The big day may have come and gone, but our 5K virtual event dashes on until Sunday December 11, 2022!
About
About "GOTR" , Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a 501(c)3 non-profit and social emotional learning program dedicated to inspiring girls in 3rd-8th grade to be joyful, healthy and confident!
Our program is dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident while creatively integrating running. Each season concludes with a celebratory 5K event with all teams across the county!
Event History
The Gingerbread Dash is 'baking' dreams come true as a companion race to the annual Candy Cane Dash in Frederick, MD. The elves are bringing the holiday spirit to downtown Hagerstown for its 4th year!
The Gingerbread Dash is open to all, and we hope that you dress festively for the occasion!
Event Highlights
Start and finish at the Flying Boxcar stadium! That's right the elves are partnering with Meritus Park for a sweet holiday 5K for the whole family!
Event is open to the public, not just Girls on the Run participants. Run. Walk. Roll your way across the finish line. This event is accessible.
2025 Course - Now Available
Registration Fees
$ In-person/Virtual
JULY 4 - AUGUST 15
$28/33 + sign up fee
AUGUST 16 - OCTOBER 31
$32/37 + sign up fee
NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 7
$35/40 + sign up fee
RACE DAY
$40/45 + sign up fee
*Above prices do not include small additional fees charged by RunSignup.com
Event Information
Event Location
Meritus Park - 50 W Baltimore St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Packet Pickup Events
There will be no early packet pick up. All registrants can stop by our race day packet pickup for their 5k race items.
Event merchandise will be mailed only to Virtual Gingerbread Dash registrants.
Event Giveaways
Each registrant will receive an event t-shirt. and medal.
Unisex sizing and women's sizing available. Must register before November 15, 2024 to receive your preferred shirt size.
Companion Run:
Run the Candy Cane Dash and receive linking medals!
T-Shirt & Medal Design
2024 Shirt & Medal Design Now Shown!
2025 SHIRT & MEDAL DESIGN COMING SOON!
Race Day schedule of events
Race Day packet pickup will be located at the west gate.
7:30am Pre-race celebration starts and on-site packet pickup opens
8:45am Packet pickup closes
9:00am Race start
10:15am Course closes
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Contact Us
Do you have questions or comments about the event? Are you interested in sponsoring? Do you need special accommodations? Send us a message!
Gingerbread Dash 5K
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