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Splash Dash 5K

Date
August 8, 2026
Distance
Splash Dash 5K - Runner · Splash Dash 5K - Walker · Stroller Fee
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From the Organizer

Let's get moving this summer at the Greater Keene Rotaract Club's 5th annual Splash Dash 5K! Participants should prepare to be splashed as they cross the finish line at this family friendly event.

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Walkers will begin at 7:30am, with runners starting at 8am. The race starts and ends at the Keene Family YMCA. A water station is located at the course's halfway point. Prizes will be awarded for EACH age division at the end of the event.

Race packet pick-up will occur on Friday, August 7th from 5-7pm at Ted's Shoe & Sport in downtown Keene. Participants can also visit our packet pick-up station on race day. 

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Registration is now open! Early bird registration (through July 17th) costs $25 per participant. Beginning July 18th, registration costs increase to $30 per participant. See event registration page for group discount pricing. Participants who sign up by July 15, 2026 will receive an event t-shirt.

NEW in 2026 is our $10 stroller flat fee. This will replace the cost of a standard $15 youth registration, so our littlest racers can cruise through the course in a stroller instead!

T-SHIRTS ONLY GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY JULY 15TH

Timing provided by: Tri-State Racing Services
No dogs (unless certified service animal)
Strollers are permitted

All proceeds benefit the Greater Keene Rotaract Club 501(c)3.

The Greater Keene Rotaract Club is a local social-service organization who aims to build life-long relationships with our communities, both local to the Monadnock region and international. Our club primarily participates in service projects that benefit children and families in need. In the last year, the GKRC has partnered with the Keene Community Kitchen, local Rotary Clubs, the Serenity Center,  Hundred Nights Shelter, Cedarcrest Inc. for Children with Disabilities, Keene High School and more to help those in need. In 2025, we were able to provide holiday gifts and magic for 68 children through our primary service project, Operation Elves, and we hope to exceed that number in 2026.

Events

Splash Dash 5K - Runner8 AMRegister →
Splash Dash 5K - Walker7:30 AMRegister →
Stroller Fee7:30 AMRegister →

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

82°

Typical Low

56°

Chance of Rain

35%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Keene, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:48 AMSunset 8:03 PMDaylight 14h 15m

Host City

About Keene, NH

Population

22,923

as of 2023

Elevation

520 ft

Nearest Airport

MHT

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 43 mi

Major Hub

BDL

Bradley International Airport · 73 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
Splash Dash 5K
Date
August 8, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Splash Dash 5K?
Splash Dash 5K is a running race held in Keene, New Hampshire on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Splash Dash 5K?
Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Keene, New Hampshire at 200 Summit Road, Keene, NH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Splash Dash 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Splash Dash 5K

Aug 8, 2026

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