DIAMOND DASH TO 175 WITH ALPHA DELTA PI
Registration opens January 2, 2026
Get ready to dash with Alpha Delta Pi! Join sisters from across the country for ADPi’s first-ever international national virtual race — the Diamond Dash! Lace up your shoes, get active, and help support our beloved philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House® and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation.
- This is more than a race — it’s a celebration of 175 years of sisterhood, service, and strength. Every step you take helps families find comfort and care through Ronald McDonald House programs around the world. Imagine the huge impact we can make when thousands of ADPi collegiate and alumnae sisters and friends dash together with one shared purpose!
Whether you walk, jog, or run, you’ll be part of something truly historic — honoring our legacy, connecting with sisters everywhere, and making a difference for families who need it most.
Lace up, light up the world with ADPi azure blue and white, and Dash for a Cause! 💙💎
When: March 1 - May 15, 2026 (registration closes May 7, 2026)
Where: Virtual participation
How: Walk or run 175 km in 75 days (1.45 mi per day or 10.15 mi per week)
- All participants track their activity via ASICs Runkeeper, a free app connected to Race Roster, or a manual upload on Race Roster
- Weekly challenges posted here and sent to you via email
- Dedicated Facebook page to post your photos and send encouragement to other sisters!
- Invite your friends and family to donate to your page on Race Roster or to participate in the race themselves!
- Please add diamonddash.chair@alphadeltapi.com to your email contact list before you register to get important event updates, including the link to Diamond Dash merchandise!
Prizes:
Fundraiser Winner
Grand prize for the sister who raises the most funds for our philanthropy is a gorgeous limited edition 175th Convention badge worth $320 + a commemorative Diamond Dash medal whether you achieve 175 km or not!
Top Fundraisers
The next 4 top fundraisers will receive prizes ranging from a beautiful diamond and synthetic sapphire badge to ADPi collectible items to a bottle of 1851 Our Founding Pinot Noir with a collectible crate and corkscrew from Four Points Napa Valley
All 5 top fundraisers will receive a commemorative Diamond Dash medal whether you achieve 175 km or not!
Race Winner
The participant who achieves the most kilometers over 175km will receive a keepsake double sided Adelphean pendant valued at $125.
Race Finishers
Participants who achieve 175 km will be awarded a Diamond Dash commemorative medal. This special medal will be on display in ADPI's history center for future generations of ADPi sisters to see!
Convention Perks:
175th Race Participant ribbon for name tags
Recognition at Convention
Group photo (wear your pink Diamond Dash shirt!)
Merch!
- Get your limited edition Diamond Dash t-shirt (multiple style options), hoodie, crewneck, and/or tank
- Coming to convention? Bring your Diamond Dash merch to wear for a special group photo of participants!
- Proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
- Registered Participants: you get merch for a lower cost as a thanks for your participation! A link will be emailed to you within days of registering!
- Non-participants: Want the merch but not the walk? You can order starting January 9! Check back here for an order link.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Diamond Dash to 175 with Alpha Delta Pi Virtual Race Fundraiser
Price changes in 23 days 8 hours-
Walk or run 175 km in 75 days ( 1.45 mi p/day/ 10.15 mi p/ wk)
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Register for Diamond Dash to 175 with Alpha Delta Pi Virtual Race FundraiserUS$34.09
Early Bird Pricing- 30.00$, processing fee and tax included
Now registering Jan 1 – Jan 31 -
US$39.44
Regular Registration Price- 35.00$, processing fee and tax included
Feb 1 – May 7
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Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Virginia
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Virginia KiralyUS$624.45 RaisedUS$1,851.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Tracy
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Tracy GarnerUS$316.40 RaisedUS$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Quinlan
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Quinlan ChinskeUS$295.43 RaisedUS$50.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Connie
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Connie DennisUS$267.10 RaisedUS$500.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Sarah
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Sarah BoesenUS$205.75 RaisedUS$200.00 Goal |
Total raised
22 percent of the goal has been raised
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jennifer Lucas-Germeyan (Alpha Xi) / Kathy King Carter (Delta Nu)
