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Event Period: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31

🎗️Run for a Cause! Every registration makes a difference. A portion of proceeds from this event support an amazing non-profit: US Forest Service

🏃‍♂️Run Anywhere! Neighborhood, park, trail, or treadmill—your choice!

📋Sign Up & Go! Register, pick a package, and start moving! Limited edition event packages ship every 2-3 days!

🏅 Earn Swag! Finish your 3.1, 6.2 or 13.1 mile run/walk and celebrate with your finisher medal!

📸 Share Your Win! Post results on Facebook, Instagram, or MedalDash.com!

🔥Get Featured! Use @MedalDash / #MedalDash for a shoutout!

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HOW TO START YOUR JOURNEY AND POST RESULTS

Medal Dash Virtual Run/Walks can be completed anytime/anywhere: in your neighborhood, at the nearby park/trail, or on your treadmill...anywhere you choose!

Grab your friends and family or go solo and register for this event by purchasing one of the event package options.

After you complete your respective 3.1, 6.2 or 13.1 mile event goal, share your event stories and celebratory finisher swag photos with our massive active community of participants across the world via the multiple platform options listed below.

OPTION 1 - FACEBOOK GROUP
*MOST POPULAR*
Join our 'Medal Dash Insiders' Facebook Group by CLICKING HERE and share your unique experience/results/pictures with an active virtual cheering section of thousands of fellow active participants!!!

OPTION 2 - INSTAGRAM You can also post your results/experiences to Instagram by tagging @medaldash and #medaldash / #smokey

OPTION 3 - MEDALDASH.COM
CLICK HERE or click on 'POST RESULTS' in the menu bar at the top of our website.

Remember to use @MedalDash / #MedalDash / #smokey when you post to potentially be highlighted by our social media team!

Run Now, Celebrate Later!

After signing up, you have the option to either wait for your packet to arrive before completing your chosen distance or dive right into your run and celebrate with your finisher medal, shirt, and bib once they arrive directly at your doorstep!

And don't forget to post your finisher photos/results on our 'Medal Dash Insiders' Facebook Group, Instagram, or the 'Post Results' tab in our website menu.

Event Packets Include:

- Entry to the Smokey Bear 5K/10K/13.1 Virtual Run/Walk

- Officially Printed Keepsake Smokey Bear Bib

- Relaxed Fit Unisex 100% Poly Tech Short Sleeve or Women's Tank Top 100% Cotton (w/ Shirt Registration Options)

- Limited Edition Collector's Die-Cast Smokey Finisher Medal (hand painted!)

- Awesome Add-On Merchandise Available

- Each registration contributes to the US Forest Service

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

🔥 ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES… AND RUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🔥

Get ready to hit the trails, pavement, or treadmill with the Smokey Bear 5K/10K/13.1 – a Medal Dash virtual event that lets you celebrate 80 years of America’s favorite wildfire prevention icon while supporting a crucial cause! Whether you walk, jog, or run, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors while spreading an important message: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.

👟 CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

Gather your friends and family or take on this daring challenge solo—it’s your call! Conquer a 3.1, 6.2, or 13.1-mile virtual run, walk, or hike. Whether you complete the distance in a single day or spread the fun across multiple, you’ll proudly wear your exclusive, commemorative Smokey Bear finisher swag delivered right to your front door!

🌎 WHY JOIN?

Since 1944, Smokey Bear has been on a mission to educate the public about preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires. A portion of the proceeds from officially licensed Smokey Bear merchandise helps fund the nationwide wildfire prevention, so every step you take helps spread awareness and protect our forests. Remember, Only You Can Prevent Wildfires!

🔥 PLEASE PREVENT WILDFIRES—REGISTER TODAY! 🔥

16 USC 580p-1. 2025 USDA Forest Service. All rights reserved.

Established in 2018

MEDAL DASH: WHERE AT-HOME EXERCISE MEETS EXCITEMENT! JOIN 350,000+ SPIRITED PARTICIPANTS FOR THE ULTIMATE THRILL!

  • STEP 1 - RUN / WALK ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!

    Pick an event to participate in and choose where and when you do it. Whether it’s in your neighborhood, a park or inside on a treadmill, you control how you do a Medal Dash event.

  • STEP 2 - USE YOUR FAVORITE APP OR DEVICE TO TRACK YOUR EVENT DISTANCE

    Use any wearable device or app to conquer your selected distance. Then celebrate the excitement of completing your event with thousands of people all over the world.

  • STEP 3 - TOP-NOTCH RACE SWAG DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOORSTEP!

    You’ll celebrate your accomplishment with some of the most unique and high-quality race swag shipped right to your front door. Race Swag usually ships within 48 hours of registration so you don’t have to wait long to receive your packet.

  • STEP 4 - POST YOUR RESULTS AND EXPERIENCE!

    Be part of the Medal Dash community by posting your results and/or experiences to our active social media pages or to our website. You’ll have a cheering section waiting for you every time you finish an event!

EMBARK ON A VIRTUAL JOURNEY, MAKE NEW CONNECTIONS AND CELEBRATE TOGETHER!

Join the Medal Dash experience!

Our 'Medal Dash Insiders' Facebook group connects you with thousands of participants worldwide. Dive into discussions, share your accomplishments, and find motivation to tackle your fitness goals.

This vibrant, positive community merges fans of our iconic brand partners with fitness enthusiasts, to create a truly unique experience you can only find with Medal Dash.

CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
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GIVING BACK: US Forest Service

At Medal Dash, we are passionate about making a positive impact by supporting non-profit organizations with all each of our events. We have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past few years for charities including K9s For Warriors, Make A Wish, Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund and Feeding America. Join us in our mission to support these worthy organizations and create positive change in the world.

A portion of all proceeds from this event will support US Forest Service.  to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

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BRING ALONG YOUR RUN GROUP!

We frequently receive and set-up group requests! Our group program is perfect for neighborhood groups, large/small companies, run/social clubs, schools, family, and friends! You must have a minimum group of 15 or more to receive a unique group/club code for sign up with invoicing options available for the team captain, if needed.

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Exclusively Licensed Events

We offer a variety of exclusive original and officially licensed events that cater to individuals of all athletic abilities and backgrounds. Our events include popular themes like Peanuts® and Halloween®, making it easy for everyone to join in on the fun. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a beginner, we welcome you to participate in our events and experience the excitement and camaraderie that they offer. Our goal is to provide a platform for people to come together and celebrate their shared passions, regardless of their skill level or background. So, come join us and be a part of our community!

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