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Dash on the Dam 5K 2026

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Manning, South Carolina
Entry fee: From Free

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Dash on Dam 5K	5K	Oct 10, 20269:00 AM	$30	–
1 Mile Fun Run	Kids	Oct 10, 20269:15 AM	Free	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Dash on Dam 5K: $30 until Oct 10.
1 Mile Fun Run: Free until Oct 10.

Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in South Carolina runs 35:48, about 11:31 a mile, based on 304 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:01 and men in 31:54.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the Dash on Dam 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1022 Randolph’s Landing Way, Manning, SC 29102

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 10 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 84°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 1022 Randolph’s Landing Way, Manning, SC 29102Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 130 feet
Distances: 5K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Dash on the Dam 5K?: Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?: At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Kids.
Where does it start?: 1022 Randolph’s Landing Way, Manning, SC 29102.