Defenders Dash is a race to honor the men and women of our community that sacrifice each day to bring us safety and liberty, our Police, Fire/Rescue, EMT's and Armed Forces. It is also a race to remember those who have given their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy each? day. If there is a person in your life that you would like to honor for their service, visit our Honoring heroes page on how you can take part in honoring your hero.?
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Defenders Dash is a race to honor the men and women of our community that sacrifice each day to bring us safety and liberty, our Police, Fire/Rescue, EMT's and Armed Forces. It is also a race to remember those who have given their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy each? day. If there is a person in your life that you would like to honor for their service, visit our Honoring heroes page on how you can take part in honoring your hero.?
Feeling peppy:
Let's see if you've got what it takes to do the Defenders Dash 11K!! This is a scenic, yet challenging course that goes through Southwest Allen County.
Out to just enjoy:
We have a great 5K course that is absolutely beautiful and you don't have to kill your self to see it.
Everyone can also enjoy our DJ who is playing music to at the Start/Finish near the Aboite Fire Station on Aboite Center Road.