Dash on the Dam 5K

Come join us on the picturesque Lake-Marion Santee Dam…raise money and awareness for Childhood Cancer while running, walking, or strutting!

Dash on the Dam 5K

• Type: 5K
• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 
• Start Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: Lake-Marion Santee Dam
• Address: 1022 Randolph’s Landing Way, Manning SC 29102
• Proceeds: Childhood Cancer Awareness – Camp Happy Days, Children’s Cancer Partners, and Curing Kids Cancer

Course Map:

Straight out on the Dam 2.5K and back 2.5K – turnaround spot will be marked

Race Day Schedule:

• Packet Pickup (8:15 AM-8:55 AM)
• Race Start Time (5K at 9:00 AM)
• 1 Mile Fun Run – no timing (9:15 AM)

5K Awards:

• Overall Awards are based on Gun Time
• Top 3 Female and Male
• Separate awards for anyone under 12
• Fun-Run Participation Recognition for kids and schools

5K Fees:

• Registration Price - $30
• 1 Mile Fun Run – Free

Event special notes:

• Gold swag (shirts, bows, ribbons, tutu’s, etc..) and/or costumes for teams encouraged
• Childhood Cancer Awareness materials available
• Face-painting and post-card station for kids and families
• Special guests, partner booths, and vendors welcome
• Are strollers welcome? Yes, for the Fun Run
• Can people listen to music while running? Yes
• Are pets welcome? Yes
• Are there parking restrictions that people should know about? No
• Are there any age restrictions for any of the races? No

Packet Pickup Location and time:

• Starting at 8:15 AM
• Lake-Marion Santee Dam
• 1022 Randolph’s Landing Way
• Manning, SC 29102

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Race Director:

• Lisa Justice, 704-773-9948; optimistclubclarendon@gmail.com