ASH DASH 5K Bunny Run 2026
Our Signature Event is Back!
Every step you take helps fund activities and services that bring joy, dignity, and connection to patients at Austin State Hospital.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 8:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus
4110 Guadalupe Street,
Austin, TX 78751
ASH DASH 5K Bunny Run 2026
Our Signature Event is Back!
Every step you take helps fund activities and services that bring joy, dignity, and connection to patients at Austin State Hospital.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 8:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus
4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78751
Run, Walk, and Hop for Mental Health!
Mental health can feel distant until it touches someone you care about, and too often, the support people need goes beyond what funding can cover.
That’s why we created a simple way for people like you to show up, move together, and support mental health care through a shared community experience.
Choose Your Registration Option
ASH Dash Bunny Run
$35.00
Kids Bunny Run
$15.00
Every registration directly supports activities, outings, and essential services that improve patients' daily lives and support the staff who care for them.
Choose Your Registration Option
ASH Dash Bunny Run
$35.00
Kids Bunny Run
$15.00
Every registration directly supports activities, outings, and essential services that improve patients'
daily lives and support the staff
who care for them.
What’s Happening on Race Day?
5K Run/Walk Adventure
Designed for all levels, whether you're a seasoned runner or a
casual walker.
Easter Egg Hunt Fun
After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delightful Easter egg hunt for all participants!
Celebrate Community Spirit
Connect with others, have fun, and show your support for mental health initiatives.
What’s Happening on Race Day?
5K Run/Walk Adventure
Designed for all levels, whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker.
Easter Egg Hunt Fun
After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delightful Easter egg hunt for all participants!
Celebrate Community Spirit
Connect with others, have fun, and show your support for mental health initiatives.
Make Every Step Count
Every registration and sponsorship directly supports programs at Austin State Hospital. Your involvement helps provide therapeutic activities, patient comfort items, and community reintegration programs that improve daily life and long-term recovery for individuals receiving care.
By participating in this charity, you are helping build a healthier, more compassionate Austin community while offering hope and healing to those who need it most.
Support a Vital Cause
Your participation directly funds programs that improve patient care and quality of life at
Austin State Hospital.
Join a Fun-Filled Day
Follow the Easter Bunny on a scenic 5K run or walk through the tree-lined grounds in Hyde Park.
Bring the Whole Family
Kids, adults, and even four-legged friends are welcome at this
family-friendly event.
Make Every Step Count
Every registration and sponsorship directly supports programs at Austin State Hospital. Your involvement helps provide therapeutic activities, patient comfort items, and community reintegration programs that improve daily life and long-term recovery for individuals receiving care.
By participating in this charity, you are helping build a healthier, more compassionate Austin community while offering hope and healing to those who need it most.
Support a Vital Cause
Your participation directly funds programs that improve patient care and quality of life at
Austin State Hospital.
Join a Fun-Filled Day
Enjoy a scenic 5K run or walk through the tree-lined grounds in Hyde Park. Mingle with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an egg hunt after the 5k!
Bring the Whole Family
Kids, adults, and even four-legged friends are welcome at this
family-friendly event.
How the ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run Brings Joy to Patients at ASH
Your participation makes it possible to offer programs and activities that bring joy, build social skills, and foster a strong sense of connection and community during recovery.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Holiday Parties: Funds support holiday celebrations such as Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and other seasonal events that bring joy and routine to patients.
Creative & Social Activities: Support provides activities including bingo, talent shows, poetry cafés, and art sessions that encourage creativity and social interaction.
Supervised Outings: Donations fund supervised trips to parks, bowling alleys, and movie theaters. These outings help patients practice social skills and gain confidence outside the hospital.
Special Gatherings: Cookouts, birthday parties, and educational seminars offer patients opportunities to connect with others, celebrate milestones, and share meaningful moments.
Essential Support Services : Funds also help pay for State IDs, birth certificates, personal care items, and application fees for work or volunteer opportunities, which are necessary for community reintegration.
How the ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run Brings Joy to Patients at ASH
Your participation makes it possible to offer programs and activities that bring joy, build social skills, and foster a strong sense of connection and community during recovery.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Holiday Parties: Funds support holiday celebrations such as Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and other seasonal events that bring joy and routine to patients.
Creative & Social Activities: Support provides activities including bingo, talent shows, poetry cafés, and art sessions that encourage creativity and social interaction.
Supervised Outings: Donations fund supervised trips to parks, bowling alleys, and movie theaters. These outings help patients practice social skills and gain confidence outside the hospital.
Special Gatherings: Cookouts, birthday parties, and educational seminars offer patients opportunities to connect with others, celebrate milestones, and share meaningful moments.
Essential Support Services : Funds also help pay for State IDs, birth certificates, personal care items, and application fees for work or volunteer opportunities, which are necessary for community reintegration.
Partner with Us
for a Cause
Looking to make a bigger impact? Partner with us as a sponsor of the ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run. Sponsorship is a meaningful way to support mental health initiatives while increasing your business's visibility and strengthening your connection to the community.
By becoming a sponsor, you help expand patient programs, grow community awareness, and move us closer to our fundraising goals, all while standing behind a cause that matters.
Partner with Us for a Cause
Looking to make a bigger impact? Partner with us as a sponsor of the ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run. Sponsorship is a meaningful way to support mental health initiatives while increasing your business's visibility and strengthening your connection to the community.
By becoming a sponsor, you help expand patient programs, grow community awareness, and move us closer to our fundraising goals, all while standing behind a cause that matters.
Stay Informed and Support Our Cause
Interested in the ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run? We’re glad to have you!
Whether you plan to run, walk, or bring the whole family, signing up early helps you stay informed and ready for race day.
The ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run is the largest fundraiser supporting programs led by the Volunteer Services Council (VSC) at Austin State Hospital. Funds raised help support patient care and quality-of-life programs that are not covered by state funding.
By staying connected, you help make a real difference in the community. Every step truly counts.
Join the Fun.
Make a Difference.
Support Mental Health.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this uplifting community event. The ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run is an easy, enjoyable way to support a great cause and make a meaningful impact.
Follow Us on
Social Media
Stay connected and see the impact of your support in action! Follow us on social media to stay up to date with event news, announcements, and inspiring stories of how your contributions are helping patients at Austin State Hospital.
By following along, you’ll see firsthand how the funds raised from the ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run are bringing joy, independence, and healing to the people we serve.
Share the journey with us and help spread the word!
Join the Fun. Make a Difference.
Support Mental Health.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this uplifting community event. The ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run is an easy, enjoyable way to support a great cause and make a meaningful impact.
Follow Us on Social Media
Stay connected and see the impact of your support in action! Follow us on social media to stay up to date with event news, announcements, and inspiring stories of how your contributions are helping patients at Austin State Hospital.
By following along, you’ll see firsthand how the funds raised from the ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run are bringing joy, independence, and healing to the people we serve.
Share the journey with us and help spread the word!
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