SpiderDash 5k

Supporting the university’s mission for health and well-being and its focus on community, Dining Services, Human Resources, and URWell are sponsoring a 5k on campus on Saturday, February 21, 2026. 

The Spider Dash 5k is designed to showcase the best of UR's beautiful campus while promoting well-being and community. Participants will begin on the University Forum, wind their way through campus, and finish at the Heilman Dining Center with a meal and an awards ceremony.

Participants are encouraged to run or walk the course, which features Westhampton Lake and the EcoCorridor. 

In preparation for the race, University Recreation will offer training schedules and guidance.

Registration for the Spider Dash 5K will open in December 2025 to students, staff, and faculty and early January 2026 for alumni and retirees.

Questions? Contact the committee by emailing Kirsten McKinney.

 

Spider Dash 5k Committee

Committee Co-Chairs

Laura Dietrick, Human Resources
Kirsten McKinney, Dining Services
Heather Sadowski, Health Promotion/URWell

Tyler Betzhold, Dining Services

Emma Clancy, Student Representative

Megan Dooley, Alumni Relations

Angeline Gardner, Human Resources

Karen Hensley, Dining Services

Kaitlin Jones, Health Promotion/URWell

Sarah Lee, University Recreation

Tim Meacham, UR Police Department

Madeline Nathe, Dining Services

Catherine Poston, Events & Support Services

Samantha Proffitt, Events & Support Services

Cort Schneider, Disability Services

Cheryl Spain, University Communications

Sarah Sweeney, Dining Services