Disaster Dash 5K Run/ Walk

Join BRACE for the 2026 Disaster Dash 5K Run/ Walk! 

Located in Seville Square, the Disaster Dash 5K will kick off hurricane season by helping raise awareness of the ways our community can be prepared before, during and after a disaster. The goal is to encourage everyone to become more disaster prepared.

Route:

This super flat course, a 3.1 mile run/walk through beautiful, historic downtown Pensacola will start and end at Seville Square.

Race begins at 7:00 AM.

Test your limits and set new PRs on this picturesque course. 

Strollers and registered service animals are permitted on the course.

After Party:

Following the race, join BRACE for the free family-friendly afterparty where you will have the opportunity to learn how YOU can be better prepared for the upcoming hurricane season!  There will be a live DJ and booths from our sponsors.

Why Run?

Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting Long-Term Recovery Efforts after a disaster, the Escambia Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Pensacola Fire Corps, and education opportunities that make our community more disaster resilient. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to change lives, create memories, and be part of a community that believes in making a difference.

What do I get?

With your paid registration you will receive a race packet which includes goodies from all of our sponsors, a finisher medal and a limited edition race shirt. Shirt sizes are limited and not guaranteed, so sign-up today!

Awards

Awards will be given for top overall, and top two in each age group.

More Information

For more information about what we do and how YOU can become involved, please visit:
https://bereadyalliance.org

Click Here for more information on Sponsorship

  Why Sponsor?

  The Disaster Dash 5K Run/ Walk is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the Pensacola community and learn something too.

What does my Sponsorship fund?

Your financial contributions to the Disaster Dash 5K Run/ Walk will allow BRACE to provide year-round quality disaster preparedness training, community outreach, and will fund specific disaster related needs throughout Escambia County Florida. These contributions will help the Escambia Community Emergency Response Team with any future callouts to help in our community or in our state. 

  Are sponsorships tax-deductible?

  Absolutely.  Community Organizations Active in Disasters, Inc. d.b.a. BRACE is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.  100% of your contribution is tax-deductible.

2024's - 3" Finisher's Medal for Disaster Dash 2024. 

Participants!  Packet Pickup will be on June 6th from 12pm- 7pm at Fleet Feet Pensacola store located at 236 W Garden St Suite 1, Pensacola, FL 32502. 

Please bring ID with you to collect your Race Bibs and goodies! If you have someone picking up your race bib please have them provide a picture ID for you. 

While at Fleet Feet, if there are any questions or needs for running or walking footwear, ask their expert staff. Shoe fittings will be available at the time to receive an expert recommendation on footwear. 

Fleet Feet is offering for Disaster Dash runners: 10% off purchases with your Bib, June 6th - 14th.

RACE DAY Packet Pick up will be at 6 am -6:30 am  at Seville Square near the Gazebo. We encourage everyone to please join us at Fleet Feet on June the 6th if you can. 

We will not offer Race Day Signup at this time.  We do not guarantee t-shirt size if registering race week.