REGISTRATION
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RACE DAY PROGRAM
DOC DASH 5K: This is the main 5k event (see course information below) for runners, walkers, and adaptive participants*.
*Adaptive participants may indicate their desire to be placed in the adaptive division for award purposes. The adaptive division welcomes any participant with a physical, intellectual, or visual impairment that impacts the participant’s ability to ambulate and/or participate in the activity of walking/running. The Carver College of Medicine partners with physical therapy students to provide support to participants in the adaptive division.
DOCLING DASH: This is a variable-lap race taking place in MERF courtyard (recommended for participants aged 10 or younger). Medals will be given to the kids as they cross the finish line on their last lap. The Doc Dash Team has tentatively reserved Herky for Docling Dash. Parents are welcome to grab photos of their children with Herky.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
DATE: Saturday, April 20th, 2024
LOCATION: 375 Newton Road, Iowa City (Medical Education and Research Facility)
DOCLING DASH START TIME: 8:15 am
DOC DASH START TIME: 9:00 am
DOC DASH 5K AWARDS CEREMONY: 10:30 am
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
The Doc Dash Team will hand out race packets and T-shirts in the MERF atrium at 375 Newton Road, Iowa City, at the following times.
Friday, April 19, 12 - 1 pm
Friday, April 19, 5 - 6 pm
Saturday, April 20, 7 - 9 am
RACE DAY RULES AND TIPS
Read and agree to the Waiver before participating.
Leave your pets at home (only service animals are allowed).
Stay on the race course at all times and obey directions from volunteers.
Refrain from roaming throughout MERF (stay in the MERF atrium; do not go upstairs or into rooms not reserved for the race).
Arrive at least 45 minutes before your race to ensure that the event stay on schedule.
Take advantage of the MERF parking lot (parking fees apply).
Be kind to all participants and volunteers before, during, and after your race.
RACE AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to the overall M/F division winners. From there, medals will be awarded to all finishers in the M/F adaptive divisions as well as the top three finishers in the following M/F age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and older. Overall male and female division winners are removed from their respective age categories and are not eligible for age-specific medals. For instance, if the overall male winner is 26 years of age, he will receive the overall race trophy, and the first-place medal in the 25-29 age division will go to the next participant in this category. If a participant does not identify as male or female, the Doc Dash team can accommodate additional finishing medal requests so long as such a sign-up occurs by March 24, 2023.
In addition to individual awards, a plaque will be awarded to the UIHC department that secures the highest number of registrations.
ROUTE
PARKING INFORMATION
The race will begin at MERF. The most convenient parking location is across the street at Newton Road Ramp. Parking fees apply.
For free Saturday parking, the Dental Lot is approximately a five-minute walk from MERF.
