Gingerbread Dash
Gingerbread Dash is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Hagerstown, MD, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (152 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
JOIN US:
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
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
47°
Typical Low
30°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hagerstown 1 E, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hagerstown, MD
Population
80,617
as of 2023
City Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gingerbread Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
152
Days to train
- Race
- Gingerbread Dash
- Date
- December 6, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Hagerstown than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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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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Gingerbread Dash
Dec 6, 2026