The Dam 5 Miler
The Dam 5 Miler is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Lancaster, TN, with an entry fee of $50.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
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
59°
Typical Low
38°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lancaster Edgar Evins Marina, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lancaster, TN
City Elevation
841 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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121
Days to train
- Race
- The Dam 5 Miler
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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The Dam 5 Miler
Nov 21, 2026