Panther Dash 2026
Panther Dash 2026 is an obstacle course race on September 30, 2026 in Palatine, IL.
- Date
- September 30, 2026 (18 days to go)
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
From the Organizer
PADDOCK COMMUNITY! It's time for the PANTHER DASH!
Goal: $20,000
Fundraising Period: Wednesday September 16 - Tuesday September 29
Panther Dash Obstacle Course: Wednesday September 30
Panther Dash is Paddock PTA's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year with donations accepted online from Wednesday September 16 through Tuesday September 29, 2026. The fundraising campaign will culminate with the Panther Dash Obstacle Course during school on September 30, 2026. Our goal is to raise $20,000 this year which equates to $45 per student. Every donation makes a BIG impact!
Panther Dash brings in over 75% of Paddock PTA's funding for the school year. All the funds raised will help pay for the PTA's activities that make Paddock great! These activities include assemblies, Panther Fest, Family Reading Night, STEAM Fair, Book Fair, Holiday shop, Winter Wishes, Teacher Appreciation Week, and much more! Past years we have paid for a new playground, the soccer goals, the outdoor learning space, and so much more!
Prizes for Top Fundraisers:
- 1st Place: Apple iPad
- 2nd Place: Nex Playground
- 3rd Place: Kindle Paperwhite
- Top Student Fundraiser from EACH Grade: SLIME Mr. Christ
FULL CLASS PRIZES:
- Top Fundraising Class: Movie Day
- Top Fundraising Class Per Grade: Extra Recess
- Any Class with 50% Fundraising Participation: Choice Day
Register and donate today! For every $50 raised, students earn additional chances to win prizes:
- Police car ride to school
- Chromebook keyboard cover
- Wireless mouse
- Coin for book vending machine
- Bus dismissal announcement
- Extra PE class
- Lunch with Mr. Christ
- Water bottles
- World Cup soccer balls
- Games
- Paint-Your-Own kits
- Squishies
- Plus more!
THANK YOU to everyone for your support during this time. We'd also like to thank our sponsor: Woodfield Financial Advisors
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
67°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Barrington 3sw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palatine, IL
Population
66,548
as of 2023
City Elevation
727 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Central 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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Waiting For?
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18
Days to train
- Race
- Panther Dash 2026
- Date
- September 30, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Panther Dash 2026
Sep 30, 2026