Mustache Dache

The Mustache Dache 5k is fittingly held during the month of November with proceeds going towards prostrate cancer. The race was held at Sunset Park on a sunny Saturday morning. The Mustache Dache is one of the better organized races I’ve participated in — the lines were short, they had t-​shirts in my size, and all I had to do was give them my last name before being handed my registration packet. Hooray for efficiency! This 5k race also tries to spice things up a bit: a mechanical bull, a DJ set up, a photo booth complete with props, and a mustache station were on hand for runners to enjoy.
The course was an easy flat run on the paved trails at the park. There were tons of volunteers steering runners in the right direction, as well as appropriate signage. The race was timed and all runners got a snazzy finisher’s medal.
I bought a Livingsocial voucher for the Mustache Dache for $ 35 (included a shirt, registration, and medal). It was available on Groupon as well. Costumes are encouraged! There’s contests for best costume, group costume, and best mustache. I went as a lumberjack. ;)
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A 5K with facial hair?! Celebrate your carefully coiffed Movembeard here. I have no clue how long this run has been around (3 – 4 years?), but with Lyft recently opening here (and doing a partnership promo!) and No-​Shave November going on, this run is well-​timed and popular! Plus, funds raised go to Zero Cancer, a group specifically focused on mens cancers.
Run was well-​organized, including an on-​time start, QR codes for packet pickup, a clearly marked course, and lots of friendly staff. Sunset Park has been the setting for a few lesser-​organized 5Ks, and the improvements with this version were much appreciated.
Finishers medal doubles as a bottle opener and the participate shirts are actually cute enough to wear in public. Staff were helpful and friendly, atmosphere was fun, race was timed despite the low price.
TIP: Check Groupon for discounted participation packages. This was one of the cheaper fun runs, with last-​minute pricing topping out at $ 35, but saving a few bucks is always pretty cool.