Dash for Downs
About this race
The Yoakum Shape Shop is proud to sponsor the 13th Annual Dash for Downs 5K and Kids Fun Run on May 9, 2026, in historic downtown Yoakum, Texas. This meaningful community event raises funds to support the Down Syndrome Foundation of South Texas while bringing families, runners, walkers and supporters together for a day of encouragement, awareness, and fun.
Each year, Dash for Downs continues to grow, welcoming more than 300 participants and volunteers who come together to celebrate inclusion, promote awareness for Down syndrome, and make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families in our community.
Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, every participant plays an important role in helping us spread awareness and support a great cause. Join us as we move with purpose, celebrate community, and make every step count!
Chip timing services provided by Victoria Area Road Runners Association
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Running
Dash for Downs 5K Run/Walk
Dash for Downs Kids Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Yoakum, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 8:09 PM local time (CDT) in Yoakum on May 9, 2026 — 13h 29m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Dash for Downs
167 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Dash for Downs 5K Run/Walk, Overall Results
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Baez | 16:19 | — |
| 2 | Adrian Blakeney | 19:04 | — |
| 3 | Aiden Alvarez | 19:27 | — |
| 4 | Nathan Sandelovic | 19:42 | — |
| 5 | Justyn Terrell | 19:49 | — |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Yoakum
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- Yoakum 5K Races 5 races
- Yoakum Running Calendar 2026 5 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Yoakum events
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