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Registration for the annual Dash for the Beads is now open!

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Since 2010, Dash for the Beads, a 501(c)(3) organization, has brought thousands of people from all over Texas to North Oak Cliff for its 5K Chip-Timed Race, 1-Mile Walk, & Festival. Dash for the Beads would not be possible without our sponsors!

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Special thanks to the Sunset High School Film Crew:

Videographers: Daniel Burgos, Rubi Trevino, Debora Lopez, Abi-Keila Vera | Interviewer: Abi-Keila Vera, Daniel Burgos | Sound: Destiny Paredes | Editor: Ly Tran

The Methodist Dallas Dash for the Beads is an annual 10k and 5k runs along with a 1 mile walk that coincides with Mardi Gras so come out and Laissez les bons temps rouler! (To any Mardi Gras rookies that is Cajun for “Let the good times roll”).

Due to COVID-19, the 10K will not be hosted during 2021 and the 5K race will be moved to a virtual platform. Sponsors and participants in the 1-Mile Walk will have the opportunity to be part of the Mardi Gras parade. Come join an event that has become a neighborhood tradition, benefiting neighborhood schools.

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Walk or Run

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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