Hot Dash is a winter-embracing celebration of the Minnesotan spirit. Let's get moving and run like our niceness depends on it!
Warm Up to Winter
Sauna or Polar Plunge? Treadmill or Icy trails? Pick your side and run for your Team on race day!
Team Fire or Ice?
Celebrate your race with friends, family, and community at the Hot Dash Finish Festival.
Finish at the Festival
The whole family is invited to shake off winter blues and get ready for warmer weather.
Kids Run Free
Reasons to Run with Us
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2024 Hot Dash
"This was really one of the best events I have done."
2024 HOT DASH PARTICIPANT
"The volunteers AND race organizers are the best with great encouraging energy. Love Hot Dash!"
2023 HOT DASH PARTICIPANT
"The festival was a lot of fun. I don't often stay around for post-race but I'm glad I did. The pre-race pick up with bingo was genius! I"
2024 HOT DASH PARTICIPANT
"The course is so beautiful and all the volunteers and TCM staff are exceptional. I look forward to this race every year."
2023 HOT DASH PARTICIPANT
2025 Race Details
All price tiers end 11:59 P.M. on their end date, unless otherwise noted. Kids 18 and under run free in all in-person events!
Tier 1
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1st - 200th Registrant: $39 (plus taxes & fees = $42.51)
Tier 2
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201st Registrant - Thursday, January 23: $44 (plus taxes & fees = $47.96)
Tier 3
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Friday, January 24 - Thursday, February 20: $49 (plus taxes & fees = $53.41)
Tier 4
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Friday, February 21 - Thursday, March 13: $54 (plus taxes & fees = $58.86)
Tier 5
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Friday, March 14 - Wednesday, March 19: $59 (plus taxes & fees = $64.31)
Tier 6
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Thursday, March 20 - Saturday, March 22: $60 (plus taxes & fees = $65.40)
Virtual Pricing
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$39.00 (plus taxes & fees: $42.51)
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Thursday, March 20
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Time: 11 AM - 7 PM
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Location: Summit Brewing Co.
Friday, March 21
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Time: 11 AM - 7 PM
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Location: Summit Brewing Co.
Saturday, March 22
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Time: 7:45 AM until Race Start
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Check back later for location!
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The Runtourage: Twin Cities In Motion celebrates all runners and walkers - whatever your pace. The Runtourage exists to provide a supportive and enthusiastic presence for our back of the pack participants. Look for our Runtourage volunteers toward the end of our races! Learn more here.
All kids 18 and under are welcome to run the Hot Dash 5K for free, and will receive the same amenities as adults. To learn more about the TC Kids Run Free Program click here.
Check back later for the virtual results link here!
Gear will be mailed to the shipping address provided at the time of registration by 4/4/25. Any changes to your address must be sent to [email protected] prior to 3/22/25. Additional charges or delays in shipping may apply for incorrect addresses.
Participants may place their gear and other items in the clear, plastic race bag provided at gear check. Race-day gear check will be marked with a flag and located near Packet Pick Up and the Finish Line.
Please take note of the following details related to this free, race-day service:
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Personal bags will not be accepted
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Clear, plastic bags will be available on race day
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Do NOT leave bags unattended on race day at any time
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Affix the gear check tag from race bib to the plastic bag using the tie provided at the gear check drop zone
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Tie bags securely shut before dropping at the gear check drop zone
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Do not check valuables, Twin Cities In Motion is not responsible for lost or stolen items
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Gear check opens at 7:30 a.m.
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Gear check closes at 11:45 a.m.
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We discourage runners and spectators from carrying non-transparent bags at the event at any time
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Age group awards will be available for categories of men, women and non-binary athletes placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their age group. Age groups include 8 & under, 9-13, 14-18, 19-24, and continue in five-year increments until the 80+ age group. Athletes registered under “prefer not to disclose” for gender are not eligible for age group awards.
Friends and family are welcome to come to the race, bring a motivational sign, and watch and cheer on participants!
As always, please be respectful of private property and do not enter the race course. Pedestrians are permitted to cross the course at intersections where race officials are present to direct foot traffic.
Volunteer registration will open in early 2025. We will have individual and group opportunities available and hope you will be able to donate your time and energy!
DATE & TIME
March 22, 2025 at 1:45:00 PM
Course
Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, USA
2025 Hot Dash 5K & 10K
FINISHER MEDAL
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