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The 2022 Kids Dash (Video)

The Events

(Watch this space. Things are happening)

1600 meters (metric mile)

 This is a challenge race for advanced runners in middle school and above.  Interested parents and members of the  community are invited to run with experienced middle school  and high school runners. 9 AM

T-Rex Ramble

T-Rex Ramble

  1. Young-in-heart of all ages will meet in the stands behind home plate to transform into dinosaurs. This is NOT a race. Participants may walk, skip, dance, shuffle and cavort. Having and spreading fun is the goal. Creatures will cross the track from the south and find their way to midfield, then wander about the Kids Dash grounds spreading happiness for participants and spectators. Start time will be about 9:15. Inflatable pigs, unicorns, bunnies, chickens etc. are also welcome. We have a limited number of T-Rex “loaner” suits. To check on availability, please use the “volunteer” QR code above and indicate height of potential participant(s). We will get back to you.

The Kids Dashes

Ages 2 and up.  first race is at 9:30 AM.  All of the dashes are on the varsity track.  The site map shows each starting position.  Look for the White START feather flag, which will indicate the starting position of each race.

Javelin Throw

 Look for the red checkered feather flag

Our "javelins" are foam darts. Youngsters ages 2-5 may use small size, those age 6 and up use large size.  Each participant gets two throws. Participants receive a certificate with their name, the date and the length of the longest throw.

Beaks vs. Snouts Giant Slingshot

Look for big red ball

Strictly for fun.  Ever hear of Angry Birds?  Try the giant slingshot using plush toy birds as projectiles.  Object is  land birds back in their giant nest.

University of Oregon Athlete Foundation Maze Game

Join UofO student-athletes in a speed and dexterity maze game at midfield. 9:15 to 11:15

Family Relay

Approximately 60 yards in total. Starts on 40 yard line. First leg: All members of family hold hands (small children may be carried).  Everyone walks for 10 yards. Second leg: Family members except one member walk backward 10 yards holding hands except one who  starts behind the rest of the family and walks forward guiding rest of family with voice or signals. Third leg: All family members (still holding hands)skip for 10 yards. Final leg: All family members run (still holding hands) 10 yards. Celebrate.

The Hue-man Race

Returns similar to the original form. Thirty minutes of running, walking or jogging around a path with four color stations where volunteers will spray participants with red, blue, yellow and green hypoallergenic water-soluble tempera paint. Wet, messy fun. Bring towels and/or a change of clothes!