Cricket Dash - Thursday, October 8, 2026

What is the Cricket Dash?

Cricket Dash is an annual fun run and fundraiser that brings the entire school community together for a afternoon of running, cheering, music, and school spirit.

The Cricket Dash is a school-wide event where students participate in a fun, healthy running and walking activity during the school day.

Students run or walk around a looped course on the lower soccer fields, counting the number of laps they complete during their designated running time. A DJ helps keep the energy high, and spectators are encouraged to cheer everyone on from the sidelines!

Students participate in two groups:

• 4K–2nd Grade — our younger Crickets run together.

• 3rd–5th Grade — our older Crickets run together.

Each group has time to get to the field, warm up, complete the Cricket Dash, cool down, and enjoy a post-race snack.

What are the goals?

The Cricket Dash is about much more than fundraising. Our goals are to:

• Build school spirit and bring the Crestwood community together

• Encourage a fun and healthy approach to exercise

• Build teamwork and a sense of unity

• Raise money to support CAPT programming throughout the school year

Funds raised through the Cricket Dash help support things such as teacher requests and classroom materials, birthday books, outdoor education, field trips, and other programs that benefit Crestwood students.

What Happens at the Cricket Dash?

Before the event, students and families can use the online pledge system and/or pledge sheet to collect sponsors. Sponsors can choose to pledge a certain amount per lap or make a fixed donation.

On Cricket Dash day, students:

• Run or walk laps around the course on the lower soccer fields.

• Keep track of the number of laps they complete.

• Run to music and enjoy the energy from the DJ.

• Cheer on their classmates and celebrate together.

• Enjoy a healthy post-race snack.

• Receive a ribbon showing how many laps they completed.

And every participating student receives a FREE Crestwood Cricket Dash T-shirt to help build school spirit and make the event extra special!

How can families participate?

There are lots of ways to support the Cricket Dash!

Before the event:

• Help your student find sponsors.

• Encourage friends and family to support their Cricket.

• Help your student get ready for a fun day of running!

On Cricket Dash day:

• Make sure your student is dressed appropriately for running and the weather.

• Volunteer if you are able.

• Come cheer from the sidelines!

• Bring your biggest cheers and encouragement for all of our Crickets. 

After the event:

• Help your student collect outstanding pledges.

• Submit donations to CAPT following the annual collection instructions.

Volunteers Needed!

The Cricket Dash takes a whole community to make it happen, and we need your help!

Volunteer opportunities may include:

• Set-up

• Lap counting

• Water station

• Tear-down

• Helping with the post-Cricket Dash celebration

Volunteer sign-up information will be shared with families each year as the event approaches.

Come Cheer for your Crickets!

Whether your student is running their first lap or trying to beat their personal best, the Cricket Dash is all about having fun, staying active, and celebrating our Crestwood community.

Spectators are encouraged to join us on the sidelines and cheer every Cricket around the course!

Questions?

For current Cricket Dash information, volunteer opportunities, schedules, and fundraising instructions, please check the announcements shared by CAPT as the event approaches or email cricketdash@crestwoodcapt.us