Race event is timed by Bishop’s Events, LLC. Race Director questions can be sent to DDR@youngmarines.org
Points will count towards the 5k & Back of the Pack Series.
Please note that Bishop’s Events promo/discount codes cannot be used to register for this event.
Join us for the 8th Annual DDR Dash 5K at the National Museum of the Marine Corp!
The purpose of the DDR Dash 5K: To remember Enrique “Kiki” Camarena a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, who lost his life in the effort to keep harmful drugs off the streets of America. To honor Kiki’s sacrifice and recognize the thousands of agents and officers who work tirelessly to create a safer world, the Young Marines organize the Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Dash 5K as part of our national Red Ribbon Week efforts.
Non-Profit Information
All proceeds benefit the Young Marines. The Young Marines is a national youth non-profit organization that strengthens the lives of America’s youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service, and living a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.
Runners Receive
Finisher’s Medal, Event Shirt, and a Chip Timed Event
Race Start Times
5k – 8am
Registration Fees
DDR Dash Race 5K – $25, then $30 on race day
***Price will increase on race morning by $5.
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before September 16th. Additional T-shirts will be available for those who register after that date, but will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Packet Pickup
October 19th: 7-8AM at the Start Line
Race Day Registration
There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive approximately one hour before the race to register for the event. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for race day registers.
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-Shirt Design
T-shirt design for the race is available here as soon as it has been approved.
Course Maps can be found at
The course will traverse the beautiful grounds of the National Museum of the Marine Corps and the newly completed path to Locust Shade Park.
Live Race Results
Live results will be posted on Athlinks.com. Additionally, there will be a QR code at the race for you to scan to immediately view your results. Final race results with series points will be posted to our website on the Monday following your race.
Runner tracking is now available when you sign up for a race with Bishop’s Events. Click on the green SMS button (see example below) at the end of your registration and have your race updates sent to your mobile device as well as those of your friends & family so they can track your race progress.
Photos
We will post any photos taken by staff on our Facebook page by Tuesday after the event.
Social Media Challenge
On Tuesdays, we pick our favorite Instagram or Facebook post from the previous race weekend. The winner will receive 50% off a future race! Make sure to tag us in your race photos at:
Instagram: BishopsEventsLLC
Facebook: BishopsEvents
Water Stations
Water stations will be located along the 5k course. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
Weather Policy
We are an all-weather race company (rain or shine or sleet or snow). We will email registered runners and post on social media if the race is cancelled, but this is quite rare, otherwise assume the race is taking place as scheduled.
Weekly weather reports are posted on the Thursday before race weekends on our Facebook page by Chad Merrill with the Hagerstown Almanack. Race officials may delay, change or postpone the event due to weather conditions. All registered runners will be notified via email of any changes. In most cases, a decision is not made until the night before the race, and a decision could come as late as the morning of the event.
Refunds & Transfers
To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.
Directions to Parking
National Museum of the Marine Corps
18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172
