The Dirt Dash
Johns Island, United States • 12 Sep 2026
Event overview
The Dirt Dash is a trail running event at Johns Island County Park in Johns Island, SC. The event offers multiple distances: marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Registration has a deadline and registrants who register by August 19 receive a race t-shirt. A 15% discount is available for runners aged 14 or younger. The event follows a rain-or-shine policy unless local park authorities deem conditions unsafe; no refunds are offered, but race credits or transfers are available under specified conditions.
Course, logistics and services
The course is a roughly 3.3-mile loop composed of wide open cross-country trails, single and double track, and some grassy trail. Distances are completed by repeating the loop:
- Marathon - eight loops
- Half marathon - four loops
- 10K - two loops
- 5K - one loop
There is one aid station at the start/finish area stocked with snacks, water, and electrolyte drink. The event is cupless; participants must bring their own cup, bottle, or bladder. Drop bags are allowed near the aid station but organizers are not responsible for lost items. Packet pickup is available the day before at a local running store and on race morning at the event tent. Camping on site is available, with bathrooms and showers; a community meal and volunteer-run food service are provided. Volunteer hours can be exchanged for partial or full race entry discounts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.