Dash on the Dam 5K
Dash on the Dam 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Manning, SC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (41 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Manning, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Manning, SC
Nearest Airport
CHS
Charleston International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Dash on the Dam 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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Dash on the Dam 5K
Oct 10, 2026