Ditka Dash

United States flag Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Ditka Dash www.active.com
Date 12 Dec, 2026
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $50.00
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Ditka Dash

About the event

Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for a Chicago-style bash as we celebrate Da Coach.

10,000 mustaches. 10,000 sweater vests. No Packers. 

On race day, be sure to allow enough time to check in (e.g. parking, Gear Check, etc.) before your start time. We recommend participants arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the race.

 

WEATHER POLICY
The Ditka Dash will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather (e.g., lightning) or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of participants, race officials reserve the right to delay, postpone, or cancel the race. All registrations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

REFUND POLICY
All registrations are nonrefundable and nontransferable. No exceptions. As with all events, proceeds from the event are used to cover the numerous nonrefundable pre and post-race expenses required to produce the event (e.g., city permits, park district permits, medical personnel, police and traffic control, security, participant shirts, finisher medals, bib numbers, timing chips, equipment rental, participant refreshments, tents and staging, event staff, signage, event supplies, portable restrooms, etc.).

Races offered

12Dec

10:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash

Running

Distance
1K
Countdown
39 days
Entry fee
$50.00
12Dec

11:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash

Running

Distance
1K
Countdown
39 days
Entry fee
$50.00
12Dec

9:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash

Running

Distance
1K
Countdown
39 days
Entry fee
$50.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Chicago.

Temperature-3.0° / 3.3°
Feels like-8.3° / -1.3°
Sunshine hours4h 10m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall0.3 cm
Wind14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity78.0%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:10
Sunset17:21

About Chicago

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Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has approximately 9.62 million residents according to the 2020 census and is the third-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country and part of the fourth-largest combined statistical area in the United States, spanning 19 counties in three states and with a population of nearly 10 million. Chicago is the county seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S.

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