VanderDash

VanderDash

Celebrating 17 years of supporting Vanderlyn Elementary School!

Events

• VanderDash 1 Mile Fun Run: $25, 8:00AM EDT - 8:30AM EDT. Registration opens January 5, 2026 at 12:00am EST
• VanderDash 5K (ChipTimed): $25, 8:30AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT. Registration opens January 5, 2026 at 12:00am EST

Description
Proceeds raised from VanderDash directly impact our students, teachers, and staff. We want to be prepared to fund playground and classroom improvements, as well as all the wonderful programs that we love at Vanderlyn.

IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN REGISTERING: Please only enter the teacher’s name when registering a current Vanderlyn student. Parents and other relatives should be registered as a “Parent/Community Member”, NOT under a teacher’s name. Anyone registered incorrectly under a teacher’s name will be disqualified from the class competition.

Registration Costs:
Bib number pickup for the 5k is in the gym on race morning from 7am to 8:15am. Race Day registration is available via QR code. Credit card or debit card only. $25 per person which includes a race shirt if registered by February 15, 2025. $150 for a Family Sponsorship - includes five (5) entries and five race shirts, your family name on the race website, and a yard sign to proudly display your contribution to Vanderlyn. Your Family Sponsorship donation to the VanderDash is tax deductible to the extent of the law.