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The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k
The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Chelsea, New York. It was last held on August 9, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Chelsea, NY
Race details
- Last held
- August 9, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Chelsea, New York
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k
An annual 5K run/walk and kids 1 mile race on the streets of Chelsea, NY located in the town of Wappingers ( NOT the Chelsea in NYC) to benefit the Chelsea Fire Company, and The Robert VanTassel “Live the Dash” scholarship. Given to 2 Beacon High School Seniors, who show sportsmanship, integrity, and 100% commitment to his/her running goals. In 2023, we changed the name of the race to The Robert Van Tassel Live the Dash 5k. Bobby was the race coordinator from the beginning. He ran the race ever…
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The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k: common questions
- When is the The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k held?
- In Chelsea, New York.
- What distances does the The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed.
- What time does the The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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