
From the Organizer
Name: Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run presented by Echo Sierra Tactical
Date: November 14, 2026
Time: 8 am to 12 pm Run starts at 9:00 am
Location: The Simpson Event Center 307 Cultivation Circle Monroe, NC 28112
Back by popular demand, The Deputy Dash 5k Trail Run returns! This year will be better than ever and as we honor Sgt. Jeff Greene as he is the only line of duty death in UCSO history.
This year's race is presented by Echo Sierra Tactical of Indian Trail, Carolina’s only veteran-founded facility offering two distinct mission experiences — immersive Tactical Escape Rooms and realistic Tactical Training Cells, including optional live opposition forces. Whether you’re stepping in to test your mind or to sharpen real-world skills, you’re entering the mission. Opening soon!
Please stay after the race and visit our Expo with local vendors and food trucks from around Union County and surrounding areas. Raffle prizes available
All proceeds for this race go to support the UCSO Foundation.
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Giveaways
Every 5K Trail Runner gets- Finisher medal, UCSO swag, Race bag with coupons and samples, and raffle tickets
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Virtual 5K Runners get- Finisher medal
Events
Weather
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
64°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Monroe 2 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
35,596
as of 2023
Elevation
604 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 28 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
159
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical
Nov 14, 2026