Dream Big 5k: Run * Walk * Roll
About this race
Join us for the 10th annual Dream Big 5K! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, the Dream Big 5K: Run, Walk, Roll is a race for everyone—of all ages and abilities! This exciting charity event benefits EDD Adaptive Sports programs for individuals with disabilities in our community.
Run. Walk. Roll.
The USATF-certified 5K kicks off at Essex Middle School and winds through local neighborhoods. The course is designed to be wheelchair and stroller-friendly, offering a fast, out-and-back route that’s perfect for participants of all speeds!
After the race, enjoy apple cider donuts, fresh cider, snacks and soup donated by Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Gilfeather's Fine Provisions and Hannaford. Stick around for the Top Finisher recognition ceremony and bib raffle.
💥 Your Race, Your Way! 💥
This is a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual race options. Choose your distance and division—whether you’re participating in the general, adaptive standing or adaptive sitting category, there's a place for you! For virtual racers, local packet pick-up is available or we can mail your packet to you.
The Dream Big 5K is more than just a race—it's a celebration of community, inclusion, and impact!
Together, we’re aiming to raise $13,000 to fund life-changing adaptive sports programs. So grab your family, friends, or co-workers, create a team, and get ready for some friendly competition and amazing prizes.
Let's Dream Big together.
Visit our SmugMug page for 2025 race photos.
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Running
Live 5K Run
Live 5K Adaptive Run
Live 1K Run
Live 1K Adaptive Run
Virtual 5K Run
Virtual 5K Adaptive Run
Virtual 5K Adaptive Roll
Virtual 1K Run
Virtual 1K Adaptive Run
Virtual 1K Adaptive Roll
Wheelchair
Live 5K Adaptive Roll
Live 1K Adaptive Roll
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Essex, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 7:59 PM local time (EDT) in Essex on May 3, 2026 — 14h 19m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Dream Big 5k: Run * Walk * Roll
110 finishers across 6 distances · leading places in the Live 5K Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Wires | 20:45 | 6:41 /mi |
| 2 | Grace Ransom | 25:04 | 8:04 /mi |
| 3 | D. Moller | 25:39 | 8:15 /mi |
| 4 | Edward Owens | 25:41 | 8:16 /mi |
| 5 | Michael Chiarella | 25:45 | 8:17 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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, 1 Essex event
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