Ditka Dash
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 12, 2026 - Saturday
5k
Race Information
Join thousands of Polish sausage-loving Chicagoans at Soldier Field for the Ditka Dash. All participants will receive a proper mustache, aviator sunglasses, a race shirt reminiscent of Coach Ditka’s fine wool sweater vest, and an amazing finisher medal. After the race, celebrate in all your glory with cold beer and live music at the Mustache Bash.
The more Ditkas the merrier! Rally all of your friends and tackle the Ditka Dash together. Awesome team name required!
The Ditka Dash is expected to sell out. It is recommended that you secure your preferred wave time as early as possible.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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