GiGi’s 5K Dash for Down Syndrome - Simi Valley
Simi Valley, California, United States
Apr 25, 2026 - Saturday
5k
Video
Race Information
Join GiGi's Playhouse in Simi Valley for a powerful morning of community, celebration, and inclusion at Simi Valley City Hall! The GiGi’s 5K is more than a race—it’s a movement of families, friends, and supporters coming together to champion acceptance for all.
Your participation helps fund FREE educational, therapeutic, fitness, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome at GiGi’s Playhouse Simi Valley. Whether you run, walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, you are helping them continue their lifetime commitment to families. Register. Fundraise. Celebrate.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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