UMass Amherst Opens Registration for 14th Annual 5K Dash & Dine

AMHERST — UMass Dining Services invites the community to participate in its 14th annual UMass 5K Dash & Dine on Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m., with the goal to promote health and wellness at UMass Amherst while raising funds for the Amherst Survival Center.

UMass Dining’s focus is on quality ingredients and meals, customer service, student health and wellness, customization options, and appreciation of global influences. Over the past 13 years, UMass Dining has raised more than $50,000 that has been donated to the Amherst Survival Center.

Check-in at the Southwest Horseshoe will begin at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., a free Fun Run begins for children 8 years old and under. At 11 a.m., the race begins, followed by an awards ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon in the Berkshire Dining Commons.

The race fee is $15 for all Five College students, $25 for UMass Amherst faculty and staff, and $30 for the general public. Children 8 and under may participate free of charge. The race fee includes registration and lunch.

Donations can be made and participants can register by clicking here. Online registration will end April 24 at midnight. Walk-up registration will be available on race day.

“The UMass 5K Dash & Dine is an annual effort made to support the community in increasing awareness of personal wellness while addressing food security on and off campus,” said Ken Toong, associate vice chancellor, Auxiliary Enterprises at UMass Amherst. “Our goal is to create exciting initiatives that simultaneously support individuals’ personal wellness goals and help our neighbors in need. Our vision of success is built on being a true partner to the community and working together to create meaningful and lasting impact.”