Race Information 

2012 will be the 3rd year for the Diva Dash.  Final Stretch, Inc. is working with the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance to continue creating a race just for women.  This race’s location was chosen for its beautiful trails, large sprawling park, and panoramic lake views.  Both events will wind through the wooded trails of Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, in Centerville, north of St. Paul.

There will be long-sleeved technical shirts cut especially for women designed by Born Fit. Make sure to stick around after the race for all of the fun door prizes. You must be present to win. Door Prizes will be given out after the awards ceremony for the 10K. This year we are also having a post race party hosted Bamboo Betty's starting at 11:15. Appetizers and door prizes. Please make sure to have your race number with you to register for the door prizes. Bamboo Betty's location: 3800 Restwood Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014. We'll see you there.

This is a women's only event, we encourage men to come cheer on the ladies and volunteer. If you would like to volunteer please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Men are also encouraged to sponsor a woman running in this event.

Final Stretch gives $5 per participant to Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA). Get  your friends and family to run the Diva Dash with you. Want to do more to help to fight ovarian cancer?  Set up your very own fundraising page. All proceeds raised goes directly to MOCA.

CLICK HERE TO CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING PAGE - Its fun, easy and rewarding.

By creating a fundraising page, your donations allow Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance to:

Fund research aimed at discovering an early detection test, better treatment and a cure for ovarian cancer. To date MOCA has funded 44 ovarian cancer research projects in Minnesota.

Reach thousands of physicians & medical students to help them identify ovarian cancer symptoms

Sponsor Twin Cities, Rochester, Brainerd, St. Cloud and surrounding areas support groups.

Inform hundreds of survivors, caregivers, family and friends at MOCA Community Education Meetings.

Present Public Education Programs throughout the state, at health fairs, community centers, libraries, churches, hospitals, women’s groups, MN State Fair, golf events and more

These donations are made to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. More info at www.mnovarian.org or 2012DivaDash.kintera.org

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Parking

There are several parking areas in the school parking lot and within walking distance of the race start/finish areas.  Please come with plenty of time to find parking and get prepared for your run.  Expect a few delays on raceday morning at registration, packet pick-up and the porta potty facilities in and outside the school. Directions and parking areas are designated on the Directions/Parking link.

Course Information

This is a spectacular course with the 10k and the 5K strarting at the same point. The 5k course will make a scenic loop through the trails and residential neighborhoods of Lino Lakes while the 10k will make a slight turn and head out and back near Chomonix Golf Course and into the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park beach area, then head back and finish near the elementary school on the same path as the 5k. The great thing about these two courses is that they will be held on the park trails around the lake. The 10k trail is fairly flat with only a few small hills. There will be mile markers at every mile and water stops will be a plenty.. Please come and try our great courses which will surely be a must on your yearly calendar of events!

Extreme Weather Conditions Notice

This is a winter run, therefore we could be faced with extreme weather conditions on race day. Please make certain you dress appropriately for the conditions. If there are extreme weather conditions the weekend of the race, Final Stretch organizers retain the right to shorten the route or cancel the event entirely. All entry fees are nonrefundable. Please check www.finalstretch.com for up-to-date weather information and event changes.

Background

This exciting late fall race is a perfect run for Divas in the Metro area and beyond! Come out and be treated like a Diva!

Race Awards

Awards will be given to the top three female runners in each age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & up.

Top overall finishers.

Award ceremonies will immediately follow the race near the start/finish line in the park.  There will also be many Diva door prizes that you will surely love!  Must be present to win.

Door Prizes

Coach Purses

Teal Running Room Jacket
Born Fit Gift Certificates
Door prizes from Athleta
Yoga Gift Certificates
Simple Trends Head Bands
3 $20 gift certificates from Elsmore Swim
Teal Leopard Makeup Bag
Teal Swirl Vase
Photo Albums
Hot Chocolate Basket
Cooking with Confidence Cookbook
Hand Painted Tulip Wine Glasses
Framed photograph
Framed Artwork
Teal Cake Plate
Godvia Chocolates
Teal Storage Boxes

And much, much more....

Race Benefits

Final Stretch, Inc. is donating $5.00 of each runner fee to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, which gives money to research and awareness of ovarian cancer, and to ovarian cancer support groups.