
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
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.
From the organizers
Come join us on the picturesque Lake-Marion Santee Dam…raise money and awareness for Childhood Cancer while running, walking, or strutting!