The Wacky Dash 5K

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!

REGISTER BY JULY 1 ---- $30 for adults; $20 for kids aged 5-12; kids 4 and under are FREE
REGISTER JULY 2 - JULY 18 ---- $35 adults; $20 for kids aged 5-12; kids 4 and under are FREE
REGISTER JULY 19 - AUGUST 1 (RACE DAY) ---- $40 for adults; $20 for kids aged 5-12; kids 4 and under are FREE (no guarantee of T-shirt)

**a small handling fee will apply for all registrations**

 
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY, 8/1/2026

7:30am - 8:30am   Packet pick up and day-of registration*
9:00am                  5K race starts
10:00am                Awards
*Day-of registration (until 8:30am) using your personal mobile device, then come pick up your bib from us! No on-site payments will be accepted.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP

Pre-race packet pick up will be offered on 7/31/2026 location TBD

Come and get your race bib and t-shirt* before the race.  
*T-shirts only guaranteed for those who register by July 18

RACE COURSE

Be the Hope Route. Map Coming Soon

 
PARKING

Parking will be available at Lake Wilderness Park. We highly encourage carpooling with others. Arrive early so you have enough time before race start!
Please see attached map for specifics. Parking and Race Day Map 

TIMING 

This event is not chip timed — because the Wacky Dash is all about fun, not finish lines.We encourage you to take your time, enjoy the course, stop and connect with the local businesses and organizations along the way, and fully embrace the wacky. The only thing we’ll be measuring is how much fun you had!

STROLLERS AND DOGS

We encourage the use of jogging strollers along the trails of this family-friendly 5K!  And while we would absolutely enjoy a full parade of pups in wacky costumes, for the safety and comfort of all participants, we are asking that dogs sit this one out and not join runners or walkers on the course.
 

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 

The Wacky Dash & Business Bash is a fundraiser for the Maple Valley–Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce, helping us continue our work to support, connect, and advocate for our local small business community. By participating, you are not only joining a fun community event — you are spending the morning connecting with local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and city leaders who help make our area such a special place to live, work, and gather. Thank you for supporting the Chamber, our small businesses, and this amazing community.