Dash on the Dam 5K

Come join us on the picturesque Lake-Marion Santee Dam…raise money and awareness for Childhood Cancer while running, walking, or strutting! The Dash on the Dam 5K is an annual fundraising event on the Lake Marion-Santee Dam in Manning, SC, hosted by the Optimist Club of Clarendon. We are a volunteer service organization, a local chapter of Optimist International, and we help kids. One of the causes dear to our hearts is Childhood Cancer and the impact it has on families in our area and all of South Carolina. This year, we will raise funds from sponsors and runners during September, which is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and host the #DamDash in October during cooler weather. Proceeds from the Dash on the Dam 5K go to national organizations with local ties to our community: Camp Happy Days; Children's Cancer Partners; and Curing Kids Cancer; and other youth supported by our club. Dash on the Dam 5K Type: 5KDate: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Start Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Lake-Marion Santee DamAddress: 1022 Randolph’s Landing Way, Manning SC 29102Proceeds: Childhood Cancer Awareness – Camp Happy Days, Children’s Cancer Partners, and Curing Kids Cancer Course Map: Straight out on the Dam 2.5K and back 2.5K – turnaround spot will be marked Race Day Schedule: Packet Pickup (8:15 AM-8:55 AM)Race Start Time (5K at 9:00 AM)1 Mile Fun Run – no timing (9:15 AM) 5K Awards: Overall Awards are based on Gun TimeTop 3 Female and MaleSeparate awards for anyone under 12Fun-Run Participation Recognition for kids and schools 5K Fees: Registration Price - $301 Mile Fun Run – Free Event special notes: Gold swag (shirts, bows, ribbons, tutu’s, etc..) and/or costumes for teams encouragedChildhood Cancer Awareness materials availableFace-painting and post-card station for kids and familiesSpecial guests, partner booths, and vendors welcomeAre strollers welcome? Yes, for the Fun RunCan people listen to music while running? YesAre pets welcome? YesAre there parking restrictions that people should know about? NoAre there any age restrictions for any of the races? No We encourage participants in both the 5K and free 1-Mile Fun Run to dress in gold-themed outfits or decorated-shirts for the event to show their support for Childhood Cancer Awareness. This way, more of the proceeds can go to our cause, and the cost of the registration remains low. Gold-bow merchandise and other swag will be shared with runners in their packets and on the day of the race. Packet Pickup Location and time: Starting at 8:15 AMLake-Marion Santee Dam1022 Randolph’s Landing WayManning, SC 29102 Like, Follow, Share: Facebook: Optimist Club of Clarendon – SC Race Director: Lisa Justice, 704-773-9948; optimistclubclarendon@gmail.com