Good Space Dash for the Beads
Updated
Sunday, February 7, 2027, first start 10:30 AM, in Dallas (608 N. Clinton). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $25 to $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 23.
Course and race notes
“Dash for the Beads is an annual 5K run along with a 1mile walk that coincides with Mardi Gras so come out and Laissez les bons temps rouler!
(To any Mardi Gras rookies that is Cajun for “Let the good times roll”).
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, February 7
2027 · in 92 days
Start time
10:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$25 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 23 (in 16 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Feb 7 (in 92 days)
Opened Sep 24, 2026
Race day in Dallas
Weather
60° / 40°F
Typical high and low for February 7, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dallas Redbird Airport, TX (5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:18 AM – 6:04 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
14 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Old Hag's Pizza and Pasta restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Norma's Cafe restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Caesar’s Tacos quick bite0.1 mi
- Nora restaurant0.1 mi
18 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Feb 6
Where to stay
9 within 3 mi71 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Motel 6
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Inn of the Dove
About 23 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: La Santa Motel
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Oak Tree Inn
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Residence Inn
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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