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The Perogie Dash

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Walk · 5K · Fun Run · 1K · 0.6 mi

Aug 8, 2026 · Danbury, Connecticut, US

Listed Aug 4, 2014

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Events: 5K run and health walk 9 a.m.
1K kids Fun Run 8:30 a.m.

Sponsored by Holy Trinity Orthodox Church www.holytrinitydanbury.org to benefit The Healing Hearts Center for Grieving Children and Families in Danbury, CT https://regionalhospicect.org/bereavement-services/

Ammenities: Custom designed T-shirt to all participants pre-registered by August 3 and as available race day.
Post Race party featuring Holy Trinity’s Famous Homemade Perogies and other fine refreshments.

Prizes: Matroiska Nesting Doll Prizes given as follows: Top male and female; and top 3 male and female finishers in age groups - under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Medals awarded to all Kids Fun run participants.

Race Day Registration/Check-in: Beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church. At 8:30 check-in will move to the driveway entrance and Joe's Hill.

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