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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Ditka Dash

Thousands of runners in issued Mike Ditka mustaches, aviators and sweater-vest shirts run a 5K at Soldier Field, some tethered together as 'Ditka-Pedes'.

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Fun Run Atlas · Illinois

Costume and theme · Chicago, IL

Ditka Dash is a costume and theme run in Chicago, Illinois, with a verified date of December 12, 2026.

ConfirmedCostumes encouraged
When
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Start 10:00 AM (wave 1)
Where
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook
Directions
Entry
Register
Organized by
Run Mfg, Inc.
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • mustaches
  • aviators
  • Bears fandom
  • beer at finish
  • team tethered division
  • toy drive

2026 Confirmed

Saturday, December 12, 2026

  • Sat, Dec 12, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Not announced

2027 not announced

Date TBA

About the run

A Bears-fandom 5K with beer at the finish, awards for the biggest and best-costumed tethered teams, and a holiday toy drive. Three start waves run from 10 AM.

The run

Distances
5K
Season
Winter
Swag
Mustache, aviator shades, sweater-vest-style shirt, finisher medal, beer
Field
Thousands (per organizer)
Benefits
Holiday toy drive

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.