The Dam 5 Miler

Race Day: November 21, 2026

Join us for the 4th Annual Dam 5 Miler! 
 

This race starts at the Center Hill Recreation Area, which offers a scenic vantage point of the Center Hill Dam.  The run continues over Center Hill Dam towards then enters Edgar Evins State Park.  As you enter the State Park, a native pollinator corridor hugs the roads as you travel to the Visitor Center Office.  The route in both directions has challenging points due to road inclines.

Participants who wish to run or walk are both welcome at the Dam 5 Miler.

Race Start Time
November 21, 2026 8:00 AM CST:
 

Course Information:

5 Mile Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41398779

Awards
Finisher medals are awarded to ALL finishers. 

Awards are given for:
-1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for male and female overall
-1st, 2nd and 3rd places for male and female for each age group with 10 year age brackets
-Masters Male and Female Awards (40 and up)
-Grand Masters Male and Female Awards (50 and up)

- This race is a chip-timed race. 
- All runners receive a race t-shirt. (Late registrations receive t-shirts, if available.)  
- Finisher medals are awarded to all finishers.
- Music is allowed. 
- There are aid stations approximately every 1.5-2 miles on the route.

Cancellations/Refunds
The Dam 5 Miler has a NO REFUND policy, with the exception of race cancellation due to public health concerns. 

Packet Pick-up

Packet pickup on Friday, November 20th, will be from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CST at 158 Resource Lane Lancaster, TN 38569. 

Packet pickup on Saturday, November 21st, will be at Ike Park from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. CST. 

Join fellow runners on November 21, 2026 for the The Dam 5 Miler. It's a fantastic 8K featuring a flat and fast course in Lancaster.