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Dash by the Past

April 11, 2026 Indianapolis, IN 46208 US

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Experience Meridian Street Like Never Before!

Dash by the Past is a family-friendly 5K or 1 mile walk with a scenic route that takes participants past previous Decorators’ Show House and Gardens homes on Meridian Street. This beautiful thoroughfare will be closed to all traffic for this event. The race begins and ends at the Meridian Restaurant & Bar at 5694 N. Meridian Street. Each registered participant receives a t-shirt (adult and youth sizes available) with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place male & female finishers. Children ages 0 - 4 do not need to be registered. 

 

Proceeds benefit The Gregory S. Fehribach Center at Eskenazi Health, which advances employment equity for college and university students with physical disabilities through a paid internship program and professional development.

5K Run/Walk

Price: $25
Events: Adult 5K Kids’ 5K, ages 5-12

1 Mile Walk

Price: $25
Events: Adult 1 Mile Walk Kids’ 1 Mile Walk, ages 5-12
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Meet our Presenting Sponsor

 

Stock Yards Bank & Trust is committed to the communities it serves. With a growing footprint in the Indianapolis region, including two new branches in Johnson County for 2024 and 2025, Stock Yards understands the value of supporting community events, such as the Dash by the Past 5k. We're excited to join the St. Margaret's Hospital Guild and Eskenazi Health teams at this event running through historic Meridian Street in Indianapolis.

 

Don't forget to stop and take a picture with Petunia after crossing the finish line!

Meet the Guild

 

St. Margaret's Hospital Guild is a volunteer organization committed to raising funds for the services and programs of Eskenazi Health.

Since 1907, we have raised over $14 million supporting the patients and professionals at our city’s public hospital. Our primary fundraiser is our annual Decorators’ Show House and Gardens. Now embarking on its 65th year, the Decorators’ Show House and Gardens is the longest-running tour of its kind in the country.

Partner with St. Margaret's Hospital Guild and make a difference in our community. 

 

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