Best Dam 5K Run/Walk in North Carolina
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 3:00PM EDT
- Location Badin, North Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 6th Annual Best Dam 5K Run/Walk in North Carolina! On Sunday, October 25th, 2026, join fellow runners and walkers in the charming town of Badin, Stanly at 3:00 PM for an exciting race experience. This down-and-back course features a scenic route with a water station at the Narrows Dam, ensuring participants stay refreshed as they tackle the 5K distance.
The first 50 registrants will receive a special DAM Koozie, adding to the event's fun spirit! Compete for awards, including top male and female overall, and age group medals awarded three deep across various categories from 14 & under to 60+. Can't make it to the race in person? Don't worry! You can still join the fun by signing up for the DAM Virtual Race, which includes a long-sleeve t-shirt and a chance to earn a DAM medal. Make sure to register by October 14th to guarantee your race shirt. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting community event that benefits Better Badin, an organization dedicated to improving life in the community.
The first 50 registrants will receive a special DAM Koozie, adding to the event's fun spirit! Compete for awards, including top male and female overall, and age group medals awarded three deep across various categories from 14 & under to 60+. Can't make it to the race in person? Don't worry! You can still join the fun by signing up for the DAM Virtual Race, which includes a long-sleeve t-shirt and a chance to earn a DAM medal. Make sure to register by October 14th to guarantee your race shirt. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting community event that benefits Better Badin, an organization dedicated to improving life in the community.
Organiser's Description
THE BEST DAM 5K RUN/WALK IN NORTH CAROLINA
The 6thAnnual Best DAM 5K Run/Walk in North Carolina will be held on Sunday October 25th at 3:00 pm
The First 50 People That Register will Receive a DAM Koozie!
Awards: Top male and female overall, plus Dam Age Group Medals go 3 deep, 14 & under.
15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 +,
It is a down and back course, with a water station at the Narrows Dam.
If you can't make it to the race and want the swag - we set-up a DAM Virtual Race for you.
THE DAM RACE SWAG
You will get a DAM long-sleeve t-shirt for running the DAM race. Run fast enough and you will receive a DAM medal.
**To Guarantee a Race Shirt on Race day you must REGISTER BY 10/14. After this date if there are no available shirts, we will print additional shirts after the race
The Best Dam 5K is organized and benefits Better Badin.
Better Badin, Inc. was organized in 1978 to service the Badin Fire District, since at the time the Town of Badin was not incorporated. This small non-profit organization engages in activities for the improvement of life in and around the community and Town of Badin. Better Badin is an all-volunteer community organization that spearheads many town activities. All of the money that is raised by Better Badin goes back into the community.
Better Badin Website [https://better-badin.org/]
Better Badin Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BetterBadin]
Peter Asciutto - Original Race Director and Owner of Vac & Dash is back as Race Director.
For more information contact Peter Asciutto at 204-244-0109 or Pasciutto4@gmail.com
The 6thAnnual Best DAM 5K Run/Walk in North Carolina will be held on Sunday October 25th at 3:00 pm
The First 50 People That Register will Receive a DAM Koozie!
Awards: Top male and female overall, plus Dam Age Group Medals go 3 deep, 14 & under.
15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 +,
It is a down and back course, with a water station at the Narrows Dam.
If you can't make it to the race and want the swag - we set-up a DAM Virtual Race for you.
THE DAM RACE SWAG
You will get a DAM long-sleeve t-shirt for running the DAM race. Run fast enough and you will receive a DAM medal.
**To Guarantee a Race Shirt on Race day you must REGISTER BY 10/14. After this date if there are no available shirts, we will print additional shirts after the race
The Best Dam 5K is organized and benefits Better Badin.
Better Badin, Inc. was organized in 1978 to service the Badin Fire District, since at the time the Town of Badin was not incorporated. This small non-profit organization engages in activities for the improvement of life in and around the community and Town of Badin. Better Badin is an all-volunteer community organization that spearheads many town activities. All of the money that is raised by Better Badin goes back into the community.
Better Badin Website [https://better-badin.org/]
Better Badin Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BetterBadin]
Peter Asciutto - Original Race Director and Owner of Vac & Dash is back as Race Director.
For more information contact Peter Asciutto at 204-244-0109 or Pasciutto4@gmail.com
Races
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6h Annual Best Dam 5K Run/Walk in North Carolina
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Premium Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt - Unisex
Sun 25th October 2026 (3:00PM EDT)
$32.80
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6th Annual Virtual Best Dam 5K(Includes Shipping)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
$27.50
Can't make it to Badin on the 25th and want a Dam t-shirt - run it virtually and we will send you a Dam t-shirt.
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Badin United Methodist Church, 18 Hickory St., Badin, 28009, NC, United States
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