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Dash on the Dam 5K
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Dash on the Dam 5K

Manning, South Carolina, United States View on map
Oct 10, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

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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  • Facebook:  Optimist Club of Clarendon – SC

Race Director:

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

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Running

Dash on Dam 5K

Oct 10, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

1 Mile Fun Run

Oct 10, 2026 1.6K 9:15 AM
Free
Open

Course

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