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FEBRUARY 15, 2026

Registration Opening Soon!

We look forward to seeing you next year.

Become a Sponsor!

The Good Space Dash for the Beads is already one of the largest social gatherings in Oak Cliff and now we’re getting even bigger! The 17th annual Good Space Dash for the Beads will be held Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Do the Dash!

Dash for the Beads is an annual 5k and 1 mile fun run that coincides with Mardi Gras so come out and Laissez les bons temps rouler! – Let the good times roll!

Become a Friend of the Dash

Dash for the Beads is one of the largest Oak Cliff community events whose sole focus is to help children.  Since the event began in 2010, we have awarded over $450,000 in grant money for local area schools and non-profits to promote physical fitness, healthy eating and arts programming.

Friends of the Dash is our sustaining program that accepts year-round donations and demonstrates your ongoing commitment for the charitable programs supported by Dash for the Beads.  Your $250 commitment will be put to use in any number of ways to help Oak Cliff children exercise, eat better and spur their imagination through innovative arts programs.

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Join an event that has become a neighborhood tradition that benefits neighborhood schools.

REGISTER TODAY

Special thanks to Tayo Fasusi Media / Tayofasusi.com for donating his photo/video services.

Of all the runs my daughter and I do this is by far the most fun, the neighborhood is awesome the way they participate, the bands along the way are awesome. Even the hills don't bother you too bad. See you next year.

Judy Lowe

Great race with fun and encouraging crowd! Really recommend this run!

Rebecca Brough

So many reasons why I volunteer for a great cause...wonderful team, community and awesome event!

Willie Boom

Dash for the beads is an awesome 5K! My second year running it! Love the hills! Wish they would make a 10K! Also recommend more runs throughout the year in Oak Cliff.

Fernando Gonzales

It's a lot of fun lots of hill's up's and down's but the end of the race it's all worth it we have so much fun we look forward to it every year!

Diane Valderas

Great atmosphere, color. Cool neighborhood party in one of the prettiest areas of town.

Mark DeMoss

Mostly downhill with lots of cheering volunteers. Great atmosphere. Worth the few uphill battles. Will plan to come back.

Lisa Maxwell