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Splash and Dash 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Presented by Grow & Cambridge Developmental Center
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Splash and Dash 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Presented by Grow & Cambridge Developmental Center

Cambridge, Ohio, United States View on map
Jul 18, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Join us on Saturday July 18, 2026 @ 8:00 AM. for a fun filled morning of running and splashing through sprinklers, fire hydrants, fire trucks and Squirt guns!
Participants will enjoy the FLAT course around the Cambridge Developmental Center while the local fire department and Sheriff's office does their best to soak you with their fire truck and squirt guns. This race is sure to be a Blast! After the race make sure you grab one of the many finish line Snacks. There is something for everyone, whether you’re a competitive runner, or want to walk with friends!
*All proceeds will be donated to Cambridge Developmental Center Client I and E Fund and Employee Appreciation Funds.

When/Where
Saturday July 18, 2026 @ 8:00 AM.
Cambridge Developmental Center, 66737 Toland Drive, Cambridge.

Race Course
The Course is a large loop around Cambridge Developmental Center. No Hills!!  Participants will be in for a fun filled morning of running and splashing through sprinklers, fire hydrants, fire trucks and Squirt guns! Participants will enjoy the FLAT course around the Cambridge Developmental Center while the local fire department and Sheriff's office does their best to soak you with their fire truck and squirt guns. This race is sure to be a Blast!

Awards - Finishers Medals for All
5k Race - Awards will be presented to the top three overall male/female finishers. Awards will also be given to the top three male/female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
1 Mile Fun Run - Will not be eligible for awards.

Bonus Grand Prix Medal - All participants that register for all six 2026 Grow Races will receive a custom one-of-a-Kind Grand Prix Medal at the final race of the year!  2026 Grow races include: 
Winter Series - Run Your Ice Off (January)
Winter Series - Run Your Heart out (February)
Winter Series - Shamrock Shuffle (March)
Splash and Dash 5k - Cambridge Developmental Center (July)
LifeWise Academy of Guernsey County 5k (August)
Run, Run Rudolph 5k- Guernsey County Courthouse (November)

Race Results
Automatic text and email results will be sent immediately following a participants finish for those that opt-in. Instant results will also be available on site at the Results Kiosks and at the race website.

Race Packets and Finish Line Perks
Race day registration and packet pick up will starting at 6:45 AM at the Cambridge Developmental Center. Your race packet will include custom t-shirt with official race logo. Water and refreshments will be available at the finish. All participants registered by July 1st are guaranteed t-shirt. Extra t-shirts will be on first come first served basis.

Race Contract
For any questions, please contact:
Race Director: Jennifer Vincent 740-584-5400 or jenvincent91@gmail.com/ Tonja Hickman 740-260-4578

Pick your distance

Running

5k Race

This is a Timed Competitive Event Participants will be eligible for Top 3 Overall and Age group awards.

Jul 18, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

1 Mile Fun Run

This is a Non-Timed Event Participants will not be eligible for Overall or Age group awards.

Jul 18, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cambridge, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 19.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 31.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 19.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 38.9°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
12.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
72.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 18, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 18, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 39m

The sun rises at 6:12 AM and sets at 8:52 PM local time (EDT) in Cambridge on July 18, 2026 — 14h 39m of daylight.

Course

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Results — Splash and Dash 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Presented by Grow & Cambridge Developmental Center

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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