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2023 Disaster Dash

We’re excited to announce the 4th Annual Disaster Dash!

2022 Disaster Dash 5k

Saturday, September 16 in Little Rock

Last year, we raised $3,500 in support of disaster relief. We couldn’t have done it without you! We’re looking forward to our next fantastic community event. Online registration will be open soon.

Race Info

WHEN:

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Race start is 8am after warmups, led by AR Running Man Nate Thomas

Where:

Murray Park

5900 Rebsamen Park Road, Little Rock, AR 72202

Registration:

$30 for all events (see options below)

T-shirt Deadline: August 31, 2023

Shirts will be given out first-come, first-serve until we run out. We will do our best to get everyone a shirt in their size if you register after the deadline!

Packet Pickup:

Friday, Sept. 15, 3pm-6pm

Fleet Feet Running Store, 11525 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72212

Disaster Dash Special Guest - Zachary Hall the Arkansas Storm Tracker

Registration Options

Race Registration

Participants (runners & walkers) will receive a Finisher’s Medal, official Race T-Shirt, Goody packet, and official race timing results.

Virtual Registration

Participants can complete the 5k in multiple days

Can’t run or walk 3.1 miles in one day? Take as many days as necessary to complete the challenge! All Virtual Participants will receive a T-Shirt & Finishers Medal.

Wheelchair Registration

We’re happy to include wheelchair participants on race day! Just select this as your registration option when you sign up.

OUR SPONSORS

Become a Disaster Dash Sponsor

Find out how to become a Sponsor with one of our great partner packages.

Special Thanks

AR Running Man, Nate Thomas

2022 Disaster Dash

With your help, our event raised $3,500 for disaster relief!

Click the buttons below for results & finish line video from Mac’s Race Timing, or scroll down to see some of our favorite race photos!

NOTE: If you registered as a VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT (or could not pickup your race packet), we will be sending your shirt & medal in the mail. 

Race Photos

Big thanks to Michelle Rohlman for our Race Day photos! To browse all of Saturday’s photos, visit this page: https://disasterdash.com/photo-album/2022-disaster-dash/

Sponsors

We are deeply grateful for the sponsors and supporters who make our events possible!

Gold sponsors

Carla Ripper, Combined Insurance
Dilks Law Firm
Edwards Food Giant
Edward’s Food Giant
The Fish 93.3
Frost Flying Inc.
Grant Smith, CFP, Lighthouse Financial
Nash Law Firm
Riley Hays Roofing & Construction
Windows and More

Silver Sponsors

Armor Bank
Centennial Bank
Daggett & Perry, PLLC
Gibson Flying Service Inc.
National Insurance Benefit Coordinators
Northcutt & Helton CPA, PLLC
Richard Vaughn Marathon
Smith & Company Insurance
Don & Diane White

Bronze Sponsors

Charleen Parten
Robin Hood’s Florist
RT Turbines
The Tax Place

SUPPORTING SPONSORS/Special Thanks

Emcee, Lindsay Dilks
3 Phase Fitness
Archelon Studios
Arkansas Running Man, Mount Sinai
Arkansas Urology
Fleet Feet of Little Rock
NOAA/National Weather Service of Little Rock
Michelle Rohlman, Photographer
Todd Yakoubian, KATV7


2021 Disaster Dash 5K

Thank you for supporting the 2nd Annual Disaster Dash!

Our event raised $3,000!

We appreciate everyone who participated in our event on Sept. 18, 2021. We couldn’t have done it without you!

If you registered as a VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT (or could not pickup your race packet), we will be sending your shirt & medal in the mail.

Race day photos will be posted soon! Click the button for results & finish line video from Mac’s Race Timing.

Race Photos


Thank you to Michelle Rohlman for our race day photography!

If you want to relive the entire event from start to finish, you can view the complete photo gallery here:

Sponsors

We are deeply grateful for the sponsors and supporters who make our events possible!

Gold sponsors

93.3 The Fish
Diamond State Restoration
Dilks Law Firm
Edwards Food Giant
Frost Flying Inc.
Jaco Insurance Agency
Kanga Roof Little Rock
Nash Law Firm
Riley Hays Roofing & Construction
RT Turbines
ServPro of Little Rock

Silver Sponsors

Armor Bank
Tommy & Felecia Arendale
Carlow, Gentry & Associates PLLC
Carol Garner, Crye-Leike Real Estate
Bill & Paula Curtis
Daggett & Perry, PLLC
Gibson Flying Service Inc.
Gwatney Chevrolet
Windows and More

Bronze Sponsors

Northcutt & Helton CPA PLLC
National Insurance Benefit Coordinators Inc.
Charleen Parten
Robin Hood’s Florist
The Tax Place

Special Thanks

Emcee, Lindsay Dilks
3 Phase Fitness
Archelon Studios
Arkansas Running Man, Mount Sinai
Fleet Feet of Little Rock
Michelle Rohlman Photography
Rock City Running

2020 Marianna Disaster Dash VIRTUAL Event

Our “Disaster Dash” scheduled for June 13, 2020 in Marianna is now a Virtual run! Join us anytime, anywhere! Post a picture of your run or walk to the Disaster Dash Facebook page. Everyone registered will receive a medal and t-shirt!

Proceeds will benefit the Jannette Jaco Memorial Endowment.

So put on your running shoes to support this great cause!   

5K Runner/Walker
$25
  • Plus $2.50 signup fee
1-Mile Fun Run
$20
  • Plus $2.50 signup fee
Virtual Runner
$25
  • Plus $2.50 signup fee

virtual 5K & 1 Mile Event

Register now to guarantee your t-shirt size will be available!

5K Run/Walk

Everyone will receive a medal and a t-shirt!


1-Mile Fun Run

Everyone will receive a medal and a t-shirt!


Virtual Run

All virtual registrations will receive a medal and t-shirt!