The Dam 5 Miler
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Lancaster, Tennessee
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 3rd Annual Dam 5 Miler on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in beautiful Lancaster, De Kalb! This scenic race kicks off at 8:00 AM CST at the picturesque Center Hill Recreation Area, offering participants stunning views of the Center Hill Dam as they embark on a challenging 5-mile course. The route leads runners across the dam and into the lush terrain of Edgar Evins State Park, where a native pollinator corridor enhances the natural beauty of the journey.
Whether you prefer to run or walk, everyone is welcome at this vibrant event. Each finisher will earn a medal, and there are awards for top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female winners and age group placements. With chip timing, support stations every 1.5-2 miles, and a lively atmosphere, the Dam 5 Miler promises to be an unforgettable day of fitness and fun. Make sure to join us for packet pickup on May 2nd or early on race day to get your race t-shirt and be part of this amazing community event!
Whether you prefer to run or walk, everyone is welcome at this vibrant event. Each finisher will earn a medal, and there are awards for top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female winners and age group placements. With chip timing, support stations every 1.5-2 miles, and a lively atmosphere, the Dam 5 Miler promises to be an unforgettable day of fitness and fun. Make sure to join us for packet pickup on May 2nd or early on race day to get your race t-shirt and be part of this amazing community event!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 3rd Annual Dam Five Miler!
This race starts at Center Hill Recreation Area which boasts a scenic vantage point of Center Hill Dam. The run continues over Center Hill Dam towards then enters Edgar Evins State Park. As you enter the State Park a native pollinator corridor hugs the roads as you travel to the Visitor Center Office. The route in both directions has challenging points due to road inclines.
Participants who wish to run or walk are both welcome at the Center Hill Dam Five Miler.
RACE START TIME
May 3, 2025 8:00 AM CST: 5 Miles
COURSE INFORMATION:
5 Mile Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41398779
AWARDS
Finisher medals are awarded to ALL finishers.
AWARDS ARE GIVEN FOR:
-1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for male and female overall
-1st, 2nd and 3rd places for male and female for each age group with 10 year age brackets
-Masters Male and Female Awards (40 and up)
-Grand Masters Male and Female Awards (50 and up)
- This race is a chip-timed race.
- All runners receive a race t-shirt. (Late registrations receive t-shirts, if available.)
- Finisher medals are awarded to all finishers.
- Music is allowed.
- There are aid stations approximately every 1.5-2 miles on the route.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
The Dam 5 Miler has a NO REFUND policy, with the exception of race cancellation due to public health concerns.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pickup on Friday, May 2nd, will be from 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CST at 158 Resource Lane Lancaster, TN 38569.
Packet pickup on Saturday, May 3rd, will be at Ike Park [https://goo.gl/maps/zeKivitLMVfWPYcw5] from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. CST.
This race starts at Center Hill Recreation Area which boasts a scenic vantage point of Center Hill Dam. The run continues over Center Hill Dam towards then enters Edgar Evins State Park. As you enter the State Park a native pollinator corridor hugs the roads as you travel to the Visitor Center Office. The route in both directions has challenging points due to road inclines.
Participants who wish to run or walk are both welcome at the Center Hill Dam Five Miler.
RACE START TIME
May 3, 2025 8:00 AM CST: 5 Miles
COURSE INFORMATION:
5 Mile Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41398779
AWARDS
Finisher medals are awarded to ALL finishers.
AWARDS ARE GIVEN FOR:
-1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for male and female overall
-1st, 2nd and 3rd places for male and female for each age group with 10 year age brackets
-Masters Male and Female Awards (40 and up)
-Grand Masters Male and Female Awards (50 and up)
- This race is a chip-timed race.
- All runners receive a race t-shirt. (Late registrations receive t-shirts, if available.)
- Finisher medals are awarded to all finishers.
- Music is allowed.
- There are aid stations approximately every 1.5-2 miles on the route.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
The Dam 5 Miler has a NO REFUND policy, with the exception of race cancellation due to public health concerns.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pickup on Friday, May 2nd, will be from 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CST at 158 Resource Lane Lancaster, TN 38569.
Packet pickup on Saturday, May 3rd, will be at Ike Park [https://goo.gl/maps/zeKivitLMVfWPYcw5] from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. CST.
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