Hippo Dash
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Event overview
The Hippo Dash 5K takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Fritz Park in Hutto, TX. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Kids Dash (1K)
The course is a flat, paved park route with marked directions. Timed results will be provided. Registered participants receive a custom medal and shirt; raffle prizes and awards are planned for top finishers. The event notes a finish-line "Hippo Dance Party" and lists a course limit of 90 minutes for each runner or walker. The Kids Dash is open to ages 3 to 10.
Logistics and community details
Packet pickup is available the day before at Fleet Feet Round Rock and on race morning at Fritz Park. Volunteer options are offered, including roles for check-in, event setup, finish-line water aid, cheer stations, and teardown; a "Volunteer Then Race 4 Free Same Day" option is listed as full. The event partners with the Hutto Resource Center Food Pantry for a dessert-item drive; suggested donations include boxed cake mix, canned frosting, and canned pie or fruit filling. A weather policy states the event will proceed in typical conditions but will be cancelled if lightning or severe weather creates a hazard. Sponsors, vendor expo booths, and a course map are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.