2026 Must-Dash Family Fun/Run 5k - Benefitting People for Leisure and Youth, Inc. (PLAY, Inc) event | Santa Maria, CA, United States

About the Event

The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, Central Coast Running Club and PLAY, Inc. invites you to lace up your running shoes and join us for the Must-Dash Family 5K! This community event welcomes runners, walkers, families, strollers, and participants of all abilities.

The loop course will begin at the Hagerman Sports Complex and guide participants
along the scenic Multi-Purpose Trail off Skyway Drive and Broadway.

In the spirit of the holiday, grab your father figure and get active this Father’s Day, whether that’s a dad, guardian, grandparent, mentor, coach, or anyone who’s made a positive impact in your life. Participants are encouraged to show their spirit by sporting a mustache, real or fake!

Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

Event Details:

Event check in is starts at 7:30 am.
Diaper Dash begins at 8:30am.
Must-Dash 5K begins at 9:00 am.
Are strollers welcome? Yes. We strive to make this event as family friendly as possible. Please be courteous to other runners by moving toward the back of the group at the starting line. **Registration fee for children that are riding in a stroller are free with a paid adult fee. ** You DO NOT have to register the child in the stroller **
Are dogs welcome? We realize dogs are very much a part of many people’s families, and they are welcome in this race. Please be courteous to other runners by ensuring your dog is on a leash.

Races Offered

Diaper Dash - Baby Crawl (Ages 6-12 Months)

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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16:00

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$0.00

Diaper Dash - Toddler Trot (Ages 1 year –2 years)

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$0.00

Must-Dash Family 5K - Must-Dash Participant (18+) Competitive Runner

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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16:00

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$35.00

Must-Dash Family 5K - Must-Dash Participant (18+) Fun Runner

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

Must-Dash Family 5K - Must-Dash Participant (18+) Walker

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

Must-Dash Family 5K - Youth Must-Dash Participant (Ages 5-17) All Levels

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Santa Maria.

thermostat Temperature

10.3° / 22.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.4° / 20.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

7.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:47

nightlight Sunset

20:16

About Santa Maria

Learn more about the host city, Santa Maria.

Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County in California.

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