Monster Dash 5K Ribbon Run

Gift of Life Presents - Monster Dash 5K Ribbon Run

Make the 5K Ribbon Run event stress-free! Pick up your bib, event shirt and swag bag ahead of time at the Beaumont Civic Center Lobby (701 Main St., Beaumont, TX):

Thursday, October 29 | 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Friday, October 30 | 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Race Day, Saturday, October 31 | 6:00 AM 8:30 AM

Survivors and children 6 & under are always FREE.

What happens on the day of the walk/run morning?

7:30 AM: Streets close for the festivities

7:45 AM: Survivor Parade

8:00 AM: Kickoff Ceremony, Kiddie Zone & Wellness Village open

9:00 AM: 5K Start

Do I have to run?

Not at all! Whether you run, walk, or stroll in costume, your support makes a difference.

Can I register as part of a team?

Yes! Teams make the Ribbon Run even more fun!  Rally your family, friends or co-workers to join.

Is this a timed race?

Yes, this year’s new chip timing gives accurate results for runners while still keeping it fun for walkers.

New Chip Times for Runners

For the second year, the Ribbon Run will feature professional chip timing! From start to finish, you’ll receive precise results and live finish-line data. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or simply enjoying the morning, chip timing celebrates every participant’s effort that proves every step counts. 

RAISING FUNDS AS A TEAM:

Teams are the heart of the Ribbon Run. Together, you can amplify your impact while honoring survivors and remembering loved ones.

Set a goal and track your progress online.

Host a mini-fundraiser (jeans day at work, bake sale, or social media challenge).

Celebrate on race day with team shirts, signs, and survivor tributes.

Every dollar raised stays in Southeast Texas, delivering lifesaving screenings, education, and compassionate care.

GIFT OF LIFE: MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Established more than 30 years ago, Gift of Life was created to reduce health disparities and improve cancer outcomes for Southeast Texas through its free women’s breast cancer screenings. Today, the Gift of Life Women’s Breast Health Program annually provides no-costs screenings, diagnostic tests and case management to nearly 1,500 medically underserved women with navigation to cancer treatment along with emotional and financial support for clients battling cancer. In less than two years, Gift of Life’s has diagnosed breast cancer in 26 Southeast Texas women.

In addition to clinical care, Gift of Life Educational Outreach Initiatives offers community health and wellness education about cancer and other life-threatening diseases through health fairs, screening sites, presentations and digital media reaching more than 25,000 individuals each year. Informing and educating Southeast Texans of the cancer risks, disease symptoms along with vital preventative actions, empowering individuals to take charge of their health with adoption of positive lifestyle behaviors.

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS: WHY IT MATTERS

Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” because symptoms are vague and difficult to recognize. Unlike breast cancer, there is no reliable early screening test making awareness, education, and access to medical care absolutely critical.

Each year in the U.S., more than 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

It is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women.

When detected early, ovarian cancer survival rates can reach 90%, but most cases are found in later stages when treatment is less effective.

Southeast Texas women are especially vulnerable when they lack insurance or resources for timely medical care.