GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 2025

The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge: Dash for Down Syndrome is back for another incredible year! Join us for a morning of celebration as we run, walk, and move together for ACCEPTANCE! Start your own team today and become part of this inspiring movement. Every dollar raised supports our life-changing, research-driven, FREE programs for individuals with Down syndrome in Northeast Ohio. Together, we can make a difference!

Who will earn one of this year’s awards?

Impact Award – presented to the team with the most members in attendance!

Spirit Award – presented to the team with the most energy at the event!

Top Fundraising Individual

Top Fundraising Team

REGISTRATION

• $35 for adults 19 years and older
  

• $21 for children 6-18 years old – shirt and special race medal included
  

• Kids ages 5 and under are free - medal included (If you would like a t-shirt please register at the $21 level.)

• People with Down syndrome are always free! – shirt and trophy included

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Packet pickup: 

Thursday, June 12th from 4-7pm

Friday, June 13th from 9-3pm

DAY OF SCHEDULE

7:15 am: Registration opens

7:40 am: National Anthem sung by Johnny Mural

7:50 am: GiGiFIT participants lead us in warmups

8:00 am: 3.21-mile run kicks off

9:00 am: The inspirational walk kicks off. New this year: Each individual with Down syndrome will receive their trophy as they cross the finish line!

9:30 am: Kids Dash!

Awards presentation immediately following