The Splash Dash is a 5K race and Fun Rin/walk that promises to be a fun event for all ages and abilities. You will traverse through the streets of Cressona to support our beloved town pool that needs $1.2 million dollars in repairs and upgrades before we can re-open it. The race ends at Bubeck Park where there will be a fun celebration festival afterwards. Rally your friends and family and even your pets, and join folks of all ages and skill levels. We do ask that the only wheels allowed on the course, for safety, are strollers or wagons, please.

Race Format: Open starting line: start anytime between 10:00 am -10:10 am. All racers will be scored off of chip time measured from your individual start time to your finish time. To be considered for age awards, you must cross the finish line before 11:00 am

Packet Pick Up

Location(s) and details:

Friday November 20

12:00-5:00 pm

Cressona Borough Hall 68 S. Sillyman Street, Cressona

Race Day Packet Pickup 9:00 am-9:45 am
Registration Table at The Cressona Pool Concession Building


Costs

Pre- registration closes at 11:59 pm on Saturday November 20 - $30

Race Day registration $35

Race Format: Open starting line: start anytime between 10:00 am -10:10 am. All racers will be scored off of chip time measured from your individual start time to your finish time. To be considered for age awards, you must cross the finish line before 11:00 am

Can't make the race but want to participate?

Register for our virtual option and run/walk your 5k when you can and where you want!

You will receive a t-shirt and will be emailed a printable race bib



Register by November 1, 2026 to be guaranteed a Fall Dash tshirt, chip-timed bib, special Fall Dash finisher medal, and eligible for race prizes.

Those participating in the Fun run/ walk may purchase either short or long sleeve shirt during the checkout process until November 1.

NEW!!!! 5K participants may upgrade to long sleeve T-shirt for oniy $10 more

Awards and Prizes

1st place prizes will be awarded to overall top male and female runners and age group division winners. (1st and 2nd Male and Female for 14 years old and under; 15 -19 ; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+)

Awards announced by 11:15 at the finish line at Bubeck Park.

Weather

The event is rain or shine, so dress appropriately. There is no gear check but parking is close to check in and starting line.

Sorry, race fees are not refundable.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome and encouraged to join you. Dogs must be comfortable around humans and other dogs and must be leashed at all times.

****The Fall Dash to Restore the Splash 5K is Race #2 of the Schuylkill County Dash through the holiday series of races. For more information about the series, scan the QR code!

Race 1- Spooky Schuylkill 5K on 10/31

Race 3- Santa Run 5K on 12/5