​BALDYDASH IS BACK!

​Welcome to the official event page of BALDYDASH 2025 – the ~5 mile run-hike-walk up and down San Anselmo’s Bald Hill. This is our second running of BALDYDASH and it’s gearing up to be bigger, better, and baldydashier than the first!

​The goal of BALDYDASH is simple – celebrate good vibes by exercising in our delightful town with amazing humans and sharing a cold beverage afterwards. Throw in some swag, hype, prizes (most importantly, "The Averager"), and we think we have the foundation of a wonderful new San Anselmo tradition.

​Looking forward to seeing you out there on August 16th. Please spread the word and happy training!

​VOLUNTEERS

​Not planning to run but still want to join our Baldystaff? We’d love nothing more than to have you on board! Shoot us an email at baldydashrun@gmail.com and let’s make some magic happen!

​BALDYDASH 2025 FAQ

​Why the name BALDYDASH?

​Balderdash means nonsense, and this is a bunch of people having some nonsense fun on Bald Hill (AKA Baldy). And Dash, well you get the idea.

​Does the money go to a good cause?

​We will use your registration fee to create this year's t-shirt and to support San Anselmo's "Live on the Avenue" - http://www.liveontheavenue.org/

​Where does BALDYDASH start and finish?

​Start of the run will be at the Wade Thomas Elementary playground. We will finish in downtown San Anselmo at Imagination Park for “Live on the Avenue.”

​What time does the race start?

​4:30PM

​How long is BALDYDASH?

​4.68 hard, tough miles.

​What is the vertical gain of Baldydash?

​Roughly 1200ft.

​How much does it cost to register for BALDYDASH?

​$40 bucks. It gets you a t-shirt and some other rad swag!

​When do I need to sign up to GUARANTEE a BALDYDASH t-shirt?

​You must be registered & paid by July 16th! We will order a few extra, so if you sign up late, we will do our best to get you one, but no promises!

​When do I get my BALDYDASH t-shirt?

​At the finish.

​Will someone be tracking my time?

​Not officially. Probably best to track your own time.

​What is The Averager?

​The Averager is the ultimate middle-of-the-pack hero, crossing the finish line right in the sweet spot to snag the grand prize!

​Will there be an official winner of BALDYDASH?

​Technically someone will make it down first to greet the others. But really anyone who participates in BALDYDASH is a winner in our books. Also see "The Averager."

​Does BALDYDASH accept walkers?

​Absolutely. Hikers and walkers are welcome and encouraged to join. There's a good chance we’ll all be walking some of the climbs. It’s steep!

​Will there be water at the top of Baldy?

​Yes, we will have water at the top and finish like last year.

​After I finish BALDYDASH, what happens?

​You get your t-shirt, enjoy a cold drink and we all hang out and listen to music at Live on the Avenue! 

​Who can sign up?

​Anyone who thinks it’d be fun to trek to the top of Baldy before having a beverage with friends and family at "Live on the Avenue." No age, zip code, or speed requirements.