Dash for Down Syndrome

Dash for Down Syndrome raises funds and awareness for the Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect organization.  This is a day of celebration for the local Down syndrome community, their families, and supporters. We want to thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, and individuals who make this race possible.

EVENT INFORMATION
We are excited for race day, August 22, 2026, and can't wait to see you there! Our in-person race will be held at Snake River Landing in Idaho Falls!!!

REGISTER EARLY!!! The 1st 900 people who register are guaranteed a SWAG BAG!

Any 10K and 3.21 Mile participants registered BEFORE July 20th will be guaranteed a race t-shirt (or an add-on shirt ordered before July 20th). 

Participants registering after July 20th will not be guaranteed a race t-shirt.  

We will have medals at the finish line of each race. You also MUST HAVE YOUR BIB ON when you cross the finish line to receive your official medal! 

If you register for the 10K or 3.21-mile race, you may also participate in the fun run! You do not need to register for both.  Only one registration per person is needed.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME
Individuals with Down syndrome who are registered for any of the three races will get a t-shirt, an engraved medal, and a racecourse poster. They will be highlighted on race day to celebrate their successes!  If you are registering an individual with Down syndrome please choose the "Individual with Down Syndrome" registration option so we can make sure we have everything ready for them at the race!  Thank you! Call Rochelle Larsen at 208-716-6504 with any questions. 

PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, August 21, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect Office, 1675 S Woodruff, Idaho Falls, 83404
We are between Gandolfos and Red Clover. We will have our sponsor flags and our swag store up, so make sure to take a look at those as you pick up your packets. You may have someone pick up your packet for you. You do not need to let us know in advance; the person picking up the packet can let us know when they arrive. If you have any questions, contact Rochelle Larsen, 208-716-6504, [email protected].

TIMING BIBS
We will be timing the 10K & 3.21 Mile Run. Vector Timing will be timing this year. You will get your chipped bibs at Packet Pick-Up on August 21st.

STARTING TIMES

10K- 8:45 am
3.21 Mile- 9:00 am (Walkers and Runners)
Fun Run/Walk- 10:30 am
(There will be a group photo right after the Fun Run/Walk and BEFORE the medal ceremony!)

PARKING/RESTROOMS
Both will be available at the event site.

MILES/TURNS
The courses will be clearly marked with signs and staffed with uniformed volunteers. Please follow their instructions for your safety. There will also be a race map in each swag bag, along with posters at the race to help you view the routes ahead of time.

FUN RUN
Starts at 10:30 AM. The course will be less than a mile.  (NO shirts are given for the Fun Run, but are available for purchase when you register.)

RESULTS
Vector Timing will upload results to Run Sign Up.

VOLUNTEERS
Our race doesn't exist without our volunteers. If you or someone you know is not running/walking but would like to be part of the experience, please email Rochelle Larsen at [email protected]. We welcome groups as well such as church, scout, work, school, or neighborhood groups.  You can also sign up using this link: 

EASTERN IDAHO DOWN SYNDROME FAMILY CONNECT
Check out our organization's website to see how we serve the Down syndrome and Eastern Idaho community www.easternidahodownsyndrome.org. We appreciate your support!