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Join us for the 11th Annual Dragon Dash START TIME!! 8 AM: 5K Run 8:05 AM: 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Saturday, October 24 IIANT Athletic & Performance Center (APC) 2860 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75071 Hosted by Imagine Parents in Partnership (PiP) PiP uses all proceeds to benefit the students, parents, teachers & administration of Imagine International Academy of North Texas (IIANT). |
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ENTRY FEE
Single Entry: $30 Family Four Pack: $100 Fee Includes: Entry to participate in either the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk or the 5K Run, race shirt, and race packet. Want to "Sleep In" but still support to support? Click the "Register" button and donate any amount by selecting "Sleep In and Support" How will you RISE, RUN, and ROAR to help support our school community?
RACE ROUTE
The course for both the Fun Walk/Run and the 5K starts in the APC field, winds through Bonnie Wenk Park and ends back at IIANT. The path is paved but will take short stretches on the sidewalks along Virginia Pkwy and Hardin Blvd. Families are encouraged to walk together and to keep younger children close at hand. Volunteers will be posted along the route to guide runners/walkers. |
RACE SHIRTS
Be sure to secure your FREE 2026 Dragon Dash race shirt by registering before Friday, October 2nd. Free shirts will not be available for anyone who registers after October 2nd. Shirt Pickup Race‑day shirt pickup will be announced ahead of time. Shirts will not be available at check‑in on race day. Any shirts not picked up during the designated pickup window will be delivered to classrooms after Dragon Dash concludes. Dragon Dash shirts are approved Spirit Wear that can be worn on Wednesdays. EVENT CHECK IN & PARKING
Race check in will be located in the small parking lot on the west side of the APC (between the APC and Virginia parking lot). Look for large signs and balloons! Parking: Virginia Lot is designated strictly for organizers, volunteers and race participants who plan to stay until the end of the race and event. Cars parked in Virginia Lot will not be allowed to clear out until event ends. All others are encouraged to use the Jordan Lot parking for easy entry and exit prior to event close. Overflow Parking: Overflow parking is available at the Heritage Learning Center (200 N. Jordan Rd) located across the street from the IIA-NT Jordan parking lot. Street parking is not allowed and violators are at risk of being fined and/or towed by the City of McKinney. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Whether you can assist with set-up, help at race stations, or cheer on our runners, your support fosters a strong and engaged IB community. Please take a look at the available volunteer slots and sign up. As a bonus, Upper School students can earn valuable service hours. |
SPONSORSHIPS
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PLATINUM SPONSOR: $2500
DIAMOND SPONSOR: $1000
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GOLD SPONSOR: $500
SILVER SPONSOR: $250
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Product and In-Kind Donations
If you would like to donate products (e.g., water bottles, snacks, key chains, sports drinks, etc.) for the Dash Race Packets in exchange for a sponsorship level, please send an email to [email protected].
If you would like to donate products (e.g., water bottles, snacks, key chains, sports drinks, etc.) for the Dash Race Packets in exchange for a sponsorship level, please send an email to [email protected].
2025 Dragon Dash Sponsors
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Where do I pick up race shirts?
A: Exact location and time to be announced via email and social media
Q: What time do participants need to arrive?
A: The 5K starts at 8 AM. The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:05 AM. Please arrive between 7:30-7:45 AM to get checked in and warm up to race. If you still need to pick up your race shirt, please plan to arrive early.
Q: What time do volunteers need to arrive?
A: Please plan to arrive no later than the times listed below for your role. An email will be sent to volunteers confirming specific details a few days before the event.
Setup Team: 7:15 AM
Course Guides: 7:00 AM
Clean Up Team: 9 AM
Q: Where do I go when arriving on race day?
A: There will be a check in table on the west side of the APC (between the APC and Virginia parking lot). Look for large signs and balloons!
Once you've checked in, you can warm up until the beginning of your race is announced.
Q: Where should I park?
A: Please park in any designated parking spot in either the Virginia (only use if you plan to leave after race and event ends as cars will not be allowed to clear out prior to end of even for safety reasons) or Jordan parking lots of IIA-NT. Overflow parking is available at the Heritage Learning Center (200 N. Jordan Rd) located across the street from the IIA-NT Jordan parking lot.
Street parking is not allowed and violators are at risk of either being fined and/or towed by the City of McKinney.
Q: Where do I pick up race shirts?
A: Exact location and time to be announced via email and social media
Q: What time do participants need to arrive?
A: The 5K starts at 8 AM. The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:05 AM. Please arrive between 7:30-7:45 AM to get checked in and warm up to race. If you still need to pick up your race shirt, please plan to arrive early.
Q: What time do volunteers need to arrive?
A: Please plan to arrive no later than the times listed below for your role. An email will be sent to volunteers confirming specific details a few days before the event.
Setup Team: 7:15 AM
Course Guides: 7:00 AM
Clean Up Team: 9 AM
Q: Where do I go when arriving on race day?
A: There will be a check in table on the west side of the APC (between the APC and Virginia parking lot). Look for large signs and balloons!
Once you've checked in, you can warm up until the beginning of your race is announced.
Q: Where should I park?
A: Please park in any designated parking spot in either the Virginia (only use if you plan to leave after race and event ends as cars will not be allowed to clear out prior to end of even for safety reasons) or Jordan parking lots of IIA-NT. Overflow parking is available at the Heritage Learning Center (200 N. Jordan Rd) located across the street from the IIA-NT Jordan parking lot.
Street parking is not allowed and violators are at risk of either being fined and/or towed by the City of McKinney.
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Imagine International Academy of North Texas
2860 Virginia Pkwy | McKinney, TX | 75071 |
Bonnie Wenk Park (Amphitheater Parking Area)
2996 Virginia Pkwy | McKinney, TX | 75071 |
