Dash4Dignity In-Person Instructions

Thank you for joining us for this year’s Dash4Dignity to raise awareness of human trafficking and resources to support the City of Refuge Baltimore. As we come into the home stretch of our preparations to return to In-Person, here are things to know.

The 2026 Dash 4 Dignity on June 21st is a hybrid 5K and Pathway to Freedom Awareness Expo, taking place at:

City of Refuge Baltimore

3501 7th Street, Baltimore, MD 21225

Pre-Dash 2026 Packet Pickup


Friday, April 17th

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

City Of Refuge Baltimore

3501 7th Street, Baltimore, MD 21225

Dash Day Timeline


Runners start to assemble at the Starting Line for Warm-Up and Stretching

7:00 AM

7:10 AM

Opening Ceremony

7:25 AM

Safety Briefing

7:30 AM

5K Dash Start

8:15 AM

Award Ceremony - Gathering Place

Dash Day 2026 Facilities Information

Parking

Parking for the 5K Dash participants is in the south parking lot. Refer to map.

Enter on the south side driveway.

Parking is FREE and there will be signs on 7th Road directing you to this area.

Once you park, follow the signs to pick up your Dash packet.


Packets/On-Site Registration

Packet pickup on Dash Day is in the lobby.

If you need to pick up your packet on Dash Day, suggest arriving NO LATER THAN 7:00 am.


Health and Safety

The Dash is a stroller and pet friendly event.

Those “dashing” with strollers or pets are asked to move towards the back of the starting line up.

Flagger Force is providing the 5K course safety.

Please stay on the 5K route and follow the directional arrows.


Awards

All participants in the 5K on Dash Day will receive a finishers medal.


Info Expo & Post Dash Activities

As you enjoy refreshments and the post-dash ceremony, check out the information and talk with representatives from organizations serving our community and human trafficking survivors.

Learn more about modern-day slavery –

● What are the signs

● How can we protect our citizens, especially our children

● Who can you contact if you see signs of human trafficking

● How can you get involved.