Dig Deep Dash 5k run/walk

The Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk is a 3.1 mile race to benefit Dig Deep Theatre, a nonprofit 501(c)3 based in Santa Clarita! We look forward to our 2026 race! The first Dig Deep Dash was held at 8am on October 5th, 2025 at West Creek Park. Support our mission of bringing quality theatre to the SCV and surrounding LA area. Family friendly, all ages and experience levels welcome! All proceeds from our 5K goes towards upcoming staged productions and readings of classic and contemporary dramas and comedies. As we are a theatre company - participants are encouraged (but not required) to dress in costume—as a character from film, TV, or theatre!

2026 Link Coming Soon

Results:

2025 Results

What you’ll get

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    All participants will receive a medal, made of recycled materials, and, at our 2025 race, participants received a goody bag with water, banana, chips, 7-day’s free to Gold’s Gym, and a Go Macro Bar!

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    There will be additional prizes for Race and Best Costume winners. Our 2025 Race had prizes such as passes to Top Out Climbing Gym, 30-days Free to Gold’s Gym, and a free yoga class at Serenity Hot Yoga!

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    A sustainably planned race all to benefit THE THEATRE!

Race Course

5k course

Starting at West Creek Park in Santa Clarita, CA, this course will follow a singular bike path/trail. This race is an out and back, meaning you start and finish at the same place. You will run to a certain point and there will be a designated point to turn around.

Bib Pick up

Bib Pick Up will be on race morning starting at 7:30am.

Corral/Start Line Festivities will begin at 8:00am.

Gun time will 8:10am.

Dig Deep dash 5K run/walk Participation Medal

All race participants will receive a Dig Deep Dash medal, full of Santa Clarita EASTER EGGS!

This medal is SUSTAINABLY MADE of recycled materials and designed by a CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS MFA Graphic Design Student: Lizzy Whitney,

Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • No, you don’t need to dress up! A costume is not required! It is just a fun detail of our race!

  • YES! Walker or runner, you will still get a medal! :)

  • 2025 was our first race! We are so excited for 2026! We hope to see you there!

  • A 5K is 3.1 miles!

  • ALL finishers receive a medal designed by a local artist and made out of sustainable materials.

  • For your safety and the safety of others, we do not recommend wearing headphones while running. However, if you do, we ask that you either keep the volume down to a safe level so you can hear other runners and instructions from event personnel OR only wear ONE earbud. Our race happens along a bike path, so we need our runners to be aware of their surroundings for their safety and those around them.

  • The race will start at 8am.

  • The Dig Deep Dash will be at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Cir Dr, Valencia, CA 91354

  • The Dig Deep Dash will be Sunday Oct 5th, 2025

  • There is a free parking lot and free street parking!

  • Walkers hug the right, runners pass on the left.