Gingerbread Dash
About this race
Join us for the 5th annual Gingerbread Dash 5K! The elves have baked up yet another fantastic, fun-for-the-whole-family regardless-of-pace run or roll that is certain to jumpstart your holiday spirit. Start and finish on the outfield at Meritus Park!
Thank you to Meritus Park for supporting the Gingerbread Dash!
WHAT IS GIRLS ON THE RUN?Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a youth development after school program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. The program is dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident while creatively integrating running or movement. Each season concludes with a celebratory 5K run!
Companion Race - Candy Cane Dash 5K!Includes linking medals!
Want to double your holiday cheer? Register for the Candy Cane Dash 5K (12/5/2026) & Gingerbread Dash 5K (12/6/2026) bundle and save! Learn more about the Candy Cane Dash at: www.candycanedash.com
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5K
Note: Those registering after November 13 are not guaranteed their preferred shirt size. Shirts and sizes will be subject to availability.
Virtual 5K
Virtual participants will receive their packet by mail. Shipping is included in the cost of registration. Note: Those registering after November 13 are not guaranteed their preferred shirt size. Shirts and sizes will be subject to availability.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hagerstown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 4:46 PM local time (EST) in Hagerstown on December 6, 2026 — 9h 29m of daylight.
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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)
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