Dam Good Run
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Dam Good Run : Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Morristown, AZ : April 12, 2026
The Dam Good Run is an annual trail running event at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Distances offered are:
- 40K
- 26K
- 13K
- 4 Mile
- 2 Mile
All distances except the 2 Mile cross the New Waddell Dam. Courses use single-track trails along the lake and above the shoreline, with desert vegetation including Saguaro cacti and occasional wild burros. The 40K route climbs to Yavapai Point for lake views and includes a short crossing of Pipeline Cove that is completed by a guided raft with life vests or by putting on a personal flotation device and swimming. The 40K crosses the cove twice.
Course details and event logistics
Aid stations are placed roughly every 1.6 to 5.4 miles and provide water, an electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. Some stations are designated as light stations and others as full stations. The event is cupless; reusable cups are available at registration or can be brought by participants. Crews are allowed at the start/finish area only. Only registered participants may cross the dam and no pacers are permitted for any distance. There are no remote drop bag locations. Medical staff will be based at the start/finish. Awards are given to the top three men and women at each distance and all finishers receive a finisher award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
