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Mad Dash - Conover

Conover, United States • 16 May 2026

Mad Dash - Conover

The Mad Dash event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Conover, North Carolina. The venue is Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory, an outdoor adventure park.

The event offers three race options:

  • A standard 5K run.
  • The Mad Dash Challenge, which combines a 300m swim, a 10-obstacle challenge course, and a 5K run. This challenge is open to participants aged 14 to 99.
  • A Kid's Fun Run for children aged 1 to 10, which is free to enter.

Organizers state that the event is a collaboration between Treetop Adventures and the North Carolina Boys Academy. Proceeds from the event will support Camp David, a new adventure location on Barrett Mountain in Alexander County.

The event description also mentions that there will be live music and food available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Conover

Race information

Website Registration
5 km
Mad Dash Challenge [300 M Swim, 10 Obstacles Challenge Course, 5k Run]
3 mi
Kid's Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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