Sat, Jan 30, 2027

Duo Dash 5k

Melbourne, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

Entry is $22 now and rises to $27 after Oct 15, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Duo Dash 5k

The Duo Dash is a Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser, so the crowd skews toward mentors, kids, and families connected to the program. The course runs through Viera Regional Park, which is open and park-style terrain, and an awards ceremony follows immediately after the last runners come in.

Packet pickup the evening before is at a local running store on Wickham Road. On race morning, pickup opens at the park before the start, with a warm-up built into the schedule. There is a post-race breakfast at the finish area.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

134finishers

17:26winner

31:52median

1:04:26cutoff

Top 3: Colin Hedgespeth (17:26) · Steve Hedgespeth (17:57) · Dwayne Butler (19:26)

The Duo Dash 5k has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K1/30/2027 07:30$25

5K1/30/2027 07:30$22

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Common Questions About the Duo Dash 5k

Will I finish last at the Duo Dash 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Duo Dash 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (134 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Duo Dash 5k?

The 5K winner ran 17:26 while the median finisher took 31:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.