The Wacky Dash 5K

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!

REGISTER BY JULY 18 ---- $30 for adults; $5.00 for kids aged 5-12 includes a Wacky Race Shirt; kids 4 and under are FREE
REGISTER JULY 19 - AUGUST 1 (RACE DAY) ---- $3. for adults; $5 for kids aged 5-12; kids 4 and under are FREE (no guarantee of T-shirt)a small handling fee will apply for all registrations

Attention! We’d still love to have you join the fun! Registration remains open, but our guaranteed shirt deadline has passed. We’ll do our best to provide every participant with a shirt; however, we can no longer guarantee that your preferred size—or a shirt—will be available.

Come ready to run, walk, wiggle, and get wacky with us!

SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY, 8/1/2026

7:30am                    Packet pick- up and day-of registration*
9:00am                    5K race starts

Wacky Details

This is not your average 5K!

The Wacky Dash is built for runners, walkers, families, kids, businesses, and anyone who wants to start the morning with a whole lot of fun. If you are in this to win this, go for it! Line up toward the front, take off first, and chase your best time.But if you are here to take your time, enjoy a beautiful morning walking around Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley, laugh with your family, and soak up the fun along the route — this race is absolutely for you too.

Along the way, you can expect wacky activities, cheerful surprises, sponsor stops, and plenty of community energy. At the finish line, get ready for some extra fun with our Foam Finish for the kids, the Royal Flush Photo Booth, and more silly moments that make this event one-of-a-kind.

After the race, stick around for the Wacky Business Bash! This family-friendly business expo will feature local businesses, community organizations, activities, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with the amazing small businesses that make our community so special.

Come ready to run, walk, laugh, cheer, explore, and support local!

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP

Pre-race packet pick up will be offered on 7/31/2026 with the location TBD.  
*T-shirts only guaranteed for those who register by July 18

RACE COURSE

Be the Hope Route- Starts and Ends in the park. Follows the beautiful Lake Wilderness Trail and Thru the Arboretum. This is an out and back course.

PARKING

Parking will be available at Lake Wilderness Park. We highly encourage carpooling with others. Arrive early so you have enough time before race start! Please see attached map for specifics. Parking and Race Day Map 

TIMING 

This event is not chip timed — because the Wacky Dash is all about fun, not finish lines. We encourage you to take your time, enjoy the course, stop and connect with the local businesses and organizations along the way, and fully embrace the wacky. The only thing we’ll be measuring is how much fun you had!

STROLLERS AND DOGS

We encourage the use of jogging strollers along the trails of this family-friendly 5K!  And while we would absolutely enjoy a full parade of pups in wacky costumes, for the safety and comfort of all participants, we are asking that dogs sit this one out and not join runners or walkers on the course.
 

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 

The Wacky Dash & Business Bash is a fundraiser for the Maple Valley–Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce, helping us continue our work to support, connect, and advocate for our local small business community. By participating, you are not only joining a fun community event — you are spending the morning connecting with local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and city leaders who help make our area such a special place to live, work, and gather. Thank you for supporting the Chamber, our small businesses, and this amazing community.