Bluebelly Dash 5K
Bluebelly Dash 5K is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Sparks, NV, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Location
- 1350 Baring Blvd, Sparks, NV
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Beasley Elementary Community 5K Race | September 13, 2026
Lace up your shoes and run (or walk!) for something that matters.
The Blue Belly Dash 5K is Beasley Elementary's first-ever community race — open to school-aged students and adults. Whether you're a seasoned runner or this is your very first 5K, you belong here.
Proceeds go directly toward refurbishing Bud Beasley Elementary's playground with ADA-compliant play equipment and sensory areas — so every single Beasley student has a place to play, move, and thrive.
Every registered participant receives:
- Custom 3d Printed Medal
- First 125 people to sign up get a race shirt.
This is an opportunity to bring the community together to ensure the kids who deserve a playground as big as their potential.
Adults: $35 | Youth ages 5–17: $25 (discount applied at checkout)
Please note: portions of the course include uneven terrain and dirt paths — wear appropriate footwear. For the safety of all participants, strollers and dogs are not permitted on the course.
We are looking for amazing sponsors to help make this event a success! Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities or visit the donate section of this race site.
Register today. Run for the Bluebellies!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
5%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sparks, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sparks, NV
Population
109,106
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,443 ft
Nearest Airport
RNO
Reno Tahoe International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Bluebelly Dash 5K
Sep 13, 2026