Join Us for the 4th Annual 1in5K Dyslexia Dash!
One in five struggle with literacy! Join us on September 27th at Freestone Park in Gilbert for a family-friendly fun run dedicated to raising awareness, building community, and championing literacy for all!
Event Highlights
Inclusive and Fun: This 5K welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels. Bring your strollers and furry friends for a morning of connection and solidarity.
Building Community: More than just a run, it's a chance for dyslexic learners, advocates, and families to connect, share experiences, and spread much-needed dyslexia awareness.
Empowering Educators: Your participation helps provide valuable dyslexia and literacy training opportunities for teachers, ensuring every student has the chance to thrive.
Special Opportunity
Nominate a Teacher: Form a team of 30 and nominate a teacher for a $300 dyslexia training reimbursement scholarship. This scholarship helps equip educators with the skills to identify and support struggling readers and improve literacy outcomes. Your nomination has the power to profoundly impact students of all reading abilities in classrooms for years to come!
Don't Miss Out—Register Today! Help us reach our goal of 500 runners. Every step supports literacy for Arizona students!
Questions? Contact us at info@arizonaida.org.
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IDA Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and promoting reading proficiency while raising awareness about dyslexia across Arizona. Proceeds from the Dash support our mission and provide reimbursement scholarships for teacher-training programs that support evidence-based reading instruction.
Learn more at az.dyslexiaida.org.
Unable to Join? You can still make a difference! Consider a charitable donation—each $300 supports one reimbursement scholarship for literacy training. Donate Now
IDA Arizona, EIN 86-0853711. Donations are tax-deductible.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk Opening soon
Registration opens in 12 days 12 hours-
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$33.46
$30 + processing fee
Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
$38.82
$35 + processing fee
Aug 1 – Sep 26
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Kids Dash Opening soon
100 yard, untimed run. All participants will receive a shirt and a medal.
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$17.41
$15 + processing fee
Jun 1 - Sep 26
Virtual Run Opening soon
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$33.46
$30 + processing fee
Jun 1 - Sep 26
Mail-in and Virtual Registration
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make check payable to StartLine Racing.
Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? We are excited to announce our 1in5K Dyslexia Dash Virtual Race. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event dri-fit tech t-shirt. All you have to do is register above! Please note - your virtual packet will be mailed out the week following the event.
Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com
All Participants Receive:
Custom Event Finisher's Medal for all participants
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants. Option to select 'No Shirt' and receive a $5 discount.
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 5K only. Our age groups are the following:
- 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.
Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those who register for the in person event and choose not to attend.
Course Maps
Race Day Information
Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:30am at Freestone Park.
We accept cash, or credit card on race day. Checks are no longer accepted.
- Cost of registration on race day will be $40 for the 5K and $20 for the Kids Dash.
We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. You must start at the back of the pack.
Bicycles, roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are not allowed on the run or walk courses.
Leashed pet and walker friendly
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up
Saturday, September 27th starting at 6:30am at Freestone Park
Event schedule
- Sat, September 27, 2025 6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration Opens
- Sat, September 27, 2025 7:25 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration Closes
- Sat, September 27, 2025 7:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins
- Sat, September 27, 2025 7:40 AM - Kids Dash Begins
- Sat, September 27, 2025 8:30 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)
Contact information
- Event contact
- StartLine Racing
- info@startlineracing.com
- Phone
- +1 480-912-7878
- Website
- Visit website
