Dam Good Run
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Dam Good Run at Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Dam Good Run is an annual trail running event held each April at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Morristown, AZ. The event offers multiple distances so participants can choose a route that fits their plans:
- 40K
- 26K
- 13K
- 4 Mile
- 2 Mile
Most courses cross the New Waddell Dam; the 2 mile option stays along the shoreline and turns at the visitor center. Only registered participants are permitted to cross the dam. The 40K route includes an out and back to Yavapai Point for lake views and a short guided raft crossing of a cove where the foot bridge is out of service; life vests are provided.
Routes use rugged single track and shoreline trails with desert vegetation, Saguaro cacti and frequent elevation changes including climbs, steep descents and rocky sections. Aid stations are placed roughly every 1.6 to 5.4 miles and provide water, an electrolyte drink brand NeverSecond, snacks and fruit; some stations are designated light while others are full. The event is part of a cupless initiative and reusable cups are available at registration.
Event logistics include chip timing with live splits, start and finish area parking at the 10 Lane Boat Ramp, on site medical support, and rules that crews are only permitted at the start and finish and pacers are not allowed. There is post race food, finish awards and a charity beer garden. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
