Event Description

Lace up your sneakers and join the Center of Concern for our annual Blarney Dash 5K! Your purchase gets you entry to our timed 5K, an exclusive t-shirt, race medal, access to fun awards and prizes, and supports the Center of Concern’s critical programs and services! Participate in-person on Saturday, March 11th, or complete your 3.1 miles independently any time.

Individual Entry: $50
Group of Five: $225
Student/Child: $30
Senior (62 and over): $30
Dog: $10

T-shirts are available in youth unisex sizes small, medium, or large, and adult unisex sizes small, medium, large, X-large, 2x-large, and 3x-large. Dogs can enter and receive a custom bandana, too!

Pick up your race t-shirt and swag bag during our normal business hours March 6th – 10th at our office, 1665 Elk Boulevard, Des Plaines, 60016

Race route map: Download PDF

Questions? Email kgarceau@centerofconcern.org or call 847-823-0453.

Can't get enough of our Blarney festivities? Join us for our Blarney Bash, too! Blarney Bash will be held at Hackney's on Lake in Glenview at 6:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023 and will include dinner, drinks, entertainment, and games! Learn more online: www.centerofconcern.org/blarney