Holiday Dash Participant Information

Holiday Dash 5K, presented by Martin’s Point Health Care

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Start time: 11:00 a.m.

We’re excited to celebrate health, community, and trails with you!

Here’s everything you’ll need to know to participate in this event! There’s a lot of information below, so please read everything thoroughly and review before the race.

Important notes

  • Volunteers still needed! Our volunteers help this event run smoothly. If you have a friend who’d be interested, or if you’re bringing a spectator who’d like to lend a hand while you run, share our Holiday Dash volunteer opportunities with them.
  • All race participants entering Ri Ra before or after the race will be carded at the door. If you purchased a brunch add-on OR if you’re interested in purchasing a drink at Ri Ra before or after the race, bring your ID!

Packet pick up on Saturday, December 7th

If you live within approximately 10 miles of Portland, please pick up your bib on Saturday. This will help prevent long lines on Sunday morning.

  • When: Saturday, 12/7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Where: Portland Trails office, 38 Diamond Street, Portland
  • Picking up bibs for more than one person: This is fine as long as you have permission from the person whose bib you are picking up.
  • In-person registration: We will be signing people up in-person during packet pick up on both Saturday & Sunday! Please note: Card payments only, no cash.
  • Bib transfer: Bib transfers are not allowed.
  • Travel mugs: If you were one of our first 50 registrants OR if you purchased a travel mug, you’ll get your mug when you pick up your bib!

Race day information

  • When: Sunday, 12/8 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Where: The race starts and finishes on the Eastern Prom Trail near the end of Thames St., between Ocean Gateway and the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad. The course heads down the trail toward Back Cove and turns around at the intersection of the Eastern Prom Trail, Back Cove Trail, Bayside Trail, and the Loring Memorial Steps. Here is a course map for exact location information. Please note: No dogs or strollers are allowed on the race course.
  • Parking: We encourage you to walk, run, bike, or take the bus if you can! But if you do drive, you can park on the street for free (it’s a Sunday!) or you can pay to park in a nearby lot or garage. 
  • Bathrooms: There will be two portable restrooms at the race start. There are also restrooms you can use in Ri Ra.
  • Water: There will be a water stop at the half-way point, located at the intersection of the Eastern Promenade Trail, Back Cove Trail, Bayside Trail, and the Loring Memorial Stairs. Water will also be available at the finish line.
  • Packet pick up: Out of town participants who did not pick up their bibs on Saturday can pick their bibs up before the race from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub (72 Commercial St.).  Packet pick up will close 15 minutes before the race start so you can make it to the start line on time!
  • In-person registration: We will be signing people up in-person during packet pick up! Please note: Card payments only, no cash.
  • Bib transfer: Bib transfers are not allowed.
  • Travel mugs: If you were one of our first 50 registrants OR if you purchased a travel mug, you’ll get your mug when you pick up your bib!
  • Results: You can be notified of your results via text or email! If you’re not sure you signed up for that feature, you can edit your RunSignUp profile.
  • Post-race: All participants are invited to enjoy complimentary cocoa at the finish line.
  • Brunch: Participants who purchased a brunch add-on can walk up the street to Ri Ra after the race. *Please bring your ID and your brunch & beverage tickets!* Your ID will be checked at the door. After that, you can proceed to the bar and brunch.

 

Thank you to our sponsors!