The 2025 Bushy Bear Dash 3K and 1-Mile Fun Run is more than just a run - it’s a major community celebration at Bushy Park Elementary School! On Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, students, families, and friends will come together to run, walk, and cheer in a morning full of school spirit, music, and fun.
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This year’s all-new run setup offers both a 3K course and a 1-mile course open to adult and child runners, making it perfect for all ages and abilities. Plus, there will be exciting class and grade-level participation and fundraising competitions - the grade that has the most students register for the Dash and the grade that raises the most money will earn special rewards!
EVENT DAY INFO
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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BUSHY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14601 Carrs Mill Rd., Glenwood, MD 21738
T-SHIRT AND RACE BAG PICK-UP
Swing by to grab your Bushy Bear Dash participant t-shirt
and race bag before the big day!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BUSHY PARK ELEMENTARY (FRONT ENTRANCE)
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
10:00 AM Participant Check-in
Runner T-Shirt and Bag Pickup + Raffle Prize Entry
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10:15 AM Stretching Clinic - Led by Little & Junior Trackstars
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10:30 AM 3K Start
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10:40 AM 1-Mile Fun Run Start​
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11:30 AM The EXTRA Fun Run
(Costumed Race) Begins
THE COURSE
The Dash will start near the staff parking lot at Bushy Park and head toward Old Bushy Park, then Glenwood Middle School, before returning to Bushy Park Elementary. Look for signage on race day to follow the 3K route or the 1-mile route.
SNACKS AND
REFRESHMENTS
Enjoy a variety of food options on-site during the event! Food trucks will include Dive Coffee Roasters (delicious coffee), Lyfe Truck 2 (smoothies & acai bowls), and more. The PTA will also be providing free water for all participants.
$25
Registration includes an event t-shirt and entry into the student raffle drawing. Students can also create their own participant page to collect donations for the class- and grade-level competitions. Don't forget to select your child's HOMEROOM TEACHER when completing registration!
BUSHY PARK STUDENTS
PARENTS/GUARDIANS - START HERE!
To ensure any donations are credited to your child, they must be registered FIRST (before Adult/Sibling registrations).
$10
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Make the Bushy Bear Dash experience even more memorable by joining the EXTRA Fun Run – Costumed Dash!
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After completing your 3K or 1-Mile fun run, line up for this special bonus event—a short sprint where costumes are the main event. Whether you show up as a superhero, a silly animal, or your most creative character, this mini-race is all about fun, flair, and photo-worthy moments. Inflatables highly encouraged for max amusement.​
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Only 20 spots available—first come, first served!
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Open to adults only, sorry kids! Costumes required.
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Prizes for the most creative and funniest costumes.​
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Add this option on to your race registration to snag one of the limited spots!
The "Extra" Fun Run race will begin after the 3K & 1-Mile Fun Run at approximately 11:30am.
All funds raised—after event costs—benefit BPES PTA programs, supporting our students, teachers, staff, and school community.
ADD-ON: THE EXTRA FUN RUN
VOLUNTEER AT THE DASH
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR
BUSHY BEAR DASH SPONSORS
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Questions about sponsoring the 2025 Bushy Bear Dash, or to donate items for raffle prizes, reach out to our event chair: Sarah Musco, sarahgmusco@gmail.com.
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The deadline to be included on printed materials is October 24, 2025. Space is limited—especially for our Sprint Sponsor—so don’t wait!