Join Pure Abilities recreational therapists, music therapists, behavior consultants, direct support professionals, PAC and DHI staff for the GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis 5K!

Join Indianapolis 5K 2026 on 06/14/2026, for the GiGi’s 5K — Dash for Down syndrome!

Running? Walking? Pushing a stroller? Rolling? Or just coming to support? You’re welcome at the GiGi’s 5K!

There are days that change a community. This will be one of them.

On June 14, thousands of families, runners, friends, and neighbors will gather at Dillon Park in Noblesville for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5K and Community Festival. It will be a day filled with energy, joy, celebration, and the powerful reminder that every individual has something extraordinary to offer the world.

This is more than a race. It is a movement for acceptance. It is a celebration of ability. It is a day where an entire community shows up for individuals with Down syndrome and the families who love them.

What to Expect

When you arrive at Dillon Park, you will step into a vibrant festival atmosphere designed for families, runners, and community members of all ages.

Music will fill the air. Runners will be warming up. Kids will be laughing and playing. Volunteers will be welcoming guests with excitement. The entire park will come alive with energy and purpose.

Throughout the day you will experience

A professionally organized 5K run and walk through the beautiful Dillon Park course A high energy start line celebration with music and community excitement Live music performances and stage entertainment throughout the festival A family friendly kids zone filled with games and activities A vibrant vendor marketplace featuring local businesses and community organizations A food truck village offering delicious local food and drinks A mission impact area where families can learn more about GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis

The Heart of the Day

At the center of this celebration is something powerful. Every step taken during this race supports GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center that provides free programs that empower individuals with Down syndrome to learn, grow, work, and thrive.

Families who attend GiGi’s Playhouse find more than programs. They find a community. They find hope. They find a place where their children are celebrated for exactly who they are.

When thousands of people gather on June 14, they are standing beside families who deserve opportunity, support, and acceptance.

A Festival for Everyone

This event is designed for everyone. Experienced runners, families with strollers, kids crossing their first finish line, and community members who simply want to celebrate inclusion.

Whether you run fast, walk slow, dance to the music, or enjoy the festival atmosphere, you are part of something meaningful.

What to Bring

Bring your friends. Bring your coworkers. Bring your family. Bring your team spirit.

Wear team shirts. Create banners. Come ready to celebrate and make memories.

Why This Day Matters

For many families raising children with Down syndrome, the journey can feel isolating. On this day, no one stands alone. Thousands of people stand beside them cheering, encouraging, celebrating, and believing in a world where every individual is valued.

Join Us

Mark your calendar for June 14 and come experience one of the most joyful and inspiring events of the year.

Together we will fill Dillon Park with laughter, music, movement, and hope.

Together we will celebrate the incredible individuals who make GiGi’s Playhouse so special.