Dash Through the Dirt Half

Potomac, United States • 16 May 2026

Dash Through the Dirt 5k, 10k, & Half : Carderock Park

Dash Through the Dirt is a multi-distance running event held on May 16, 2026 at Carderock Park on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Potomac, Maryland. The event offers several in-person distances and virtual participation options.

Available distances

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half marathon
  • Virtual options with medal or shirt

The courses are described by the organizer as fast and flat along the Carderock Recreation Area towpath. Walkers are welcome to attend the event.

Entry fees vary by distance and by registration period. Listed examples include:

  • 5K: $33.85 rising to $44.56
  • 10K: $49.92 rising to $60.63
  • Half marathon: $71.35 rising to $82.06
  • Virtual with medal: $20.99
  • Virtual without medal or shirt: $12.42
  • Virtual with medal and shirt: $33.85

Registration availability is shown in defined periods with different price levels. A virtual participation option is offered with differing merchandise choices. The event takes place at a named park location on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Potomac, MD. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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