DEF Dash 5K
About this race
We are thrilled to announce the sixth annual DEF Dash 5K - A LIVE, IN-PERSON 5K RUN OR WALK! After 10 successful years' operating Bernie’s Run, the Dedham Education Foundation launched the first annual “DEF Dash 5K” from Barnes Memorial Park in October 2019. Hundreds of runners and family and friends gathered for a fun day of running/walking, followed by delicious food, drink, music, and award ceremonies. We will have prizes for the top runners in each age category!!! Come support the Dedham Education Foundation and our Dedham Public Schools and Students on Sunday, October 6th at Barnes Memorial Park. Race starts at 11am sharp!
If interested in becoming a sponsor of the DEF Dash 5K, please reach out to Carolyn Smith, carolynesmith81@gmail.com.
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DEF Dash 5K
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Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dedham, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 6:21 PM local time (EDT) in Dedham on October 4, 2026 — 11h 36m of daylight.
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2026 results — DEF Dash 5K
DEF Dash 5K · 148 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Humphreys | 16:16 | 5:15 /mi |
| 2 | SEAN GLENNON | 18:28 | 5:57 /mi |
| 3 | Cameron Merwede | 19:30 | 6:17 /mi |
| 4 | Kristen Leontie | 19:54 | 6:25 /mi |
| 5 | Joe Barrett | 20:49 | 6:43 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- 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, 3 Dedham events
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