10K | 5K | 2K
Registration opens Feb. 24th
Register at piggybackdash.com
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Lance Purschke Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Join your family and friends for the 10th Anniversary of the Piggyback Dash! This 10K, 5K, and 2K event is designed for runners of all levels, from recreational participants to competitive athletes. Established in 2017, this family-friendly race has quickly become a popular event in our community.
The 10K and 5K (ish) races are chip-timed and take participants along a rolling course through Union, MO, featuring a challenging yet rewarding finish at the top of Autumn Hill. As part of the inspiration behind the race, runners have the option to voluntarily carry someone piggyback-style up Autumn Hill to the finish line for extra finisher swag.
WHY THE NAME?
Throughout high school, Lance and his friends would run almost every day after dismissal. He routinely ran up Autumn Hill, sometimes using it for hill repeats. Lance loved the hill and the challenge it presented. He never complained about it. Instead, he was the voice of encouragement for others to rise to the challenge. In fact, he is the first person we know of to carry someone piggyback up the hill. Hence the race name, The Piggyback Dash.
10K Route
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1464283453
5K Route
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1464296446
2K Route
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3691928356
No dogs allowed in the race except service dogs.
If interested in being a sponsor please email
cGlnZ3liYWNrICEgZGFzaCB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t. All proceeds from the race will go towards The Lance Purschke Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Union R-XI Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible. Thank you in advance for your consideration on becoming a sponsor for The Piggyback Dash.
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