The Dirt Dash
Johns Island, United States • 12 Sep 2026
The Dirt Dash - Johns Island, SC
The Dirt Dash is a trail running event organized by Palmetto Ultras and presented by The Foot Store at Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Road. The event offers multiple distances on a looped trail course and includes on-site services and amenities.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The course is a roughly 3.3 mile loop combining wide open cross country type trails, single and double track, and short grassy sections. Runners complete one loop for the 5K, two loops for the 10K, four loops for the half marathon, and eight loops for the marathon. There is one aid station at the start/finish area stocked with snacks, water, and electrolyte drink. The event is cupless so participants should bring a cup, bottle, or hydration bladder.
Packet pickup is scheduled the Thursday before the race at The Foot Store in Mount Pleasant and also at the Palmetto Ultras tent at the start/finish on race morning. Camping by tent or RV is available on site the night before and the park includes a bath house with showers. A family friendly gathering with s'mores is planned the evening before the event.
Runners who register by August 19 receive a race t-shirt. Finishers earn a custom medal and the top three male and female finishers in each distance receive awards. Youth runners aged 14 and under are eligible for a 15% discount code; contact the organizer for details.
The event will proceed rain or shine unless local park officials deem conditions unsafe. No refunds are issued; transfers and deferrals are available under the stated policies. Distance changes and bib transfers are allowed up to three days before the event via the registration platform. Volunteers can earn race entry discounts by accumulating hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.