Ditch Diggers Dash
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10th Annual Ditch Diggers Dash & Touch a Truck
The event on 08/23/2026 in Manassas, Virginia is a combined 5K run/walk, a kids' fun run, and a ticketed Touch a Truck exhibit. The event is 100% charitable and supports Morgan's Message and the HCCA Family Relief Fund. The Start/Finish line will be staged at 11220 Assett Loop.
Distances and event types:
- 5K Run/Walk - 3.1 miles, two laps on Discovery Blvd
- Kids' Fun Run - one lap around Assett Loop
- Touch a Truck - ticketed vehicle exhibit
Registration fees listed for the event are $35 for the 5K, $15 for the kids' run, and $15 for Touch a Truck tickets. The 5K course begins and ends on Assett Loop with two full laps on Discovery Blvd. Children in the fun run complete a single lap around Assett Loop. Strollers and pets are permitted at the rear of the 5K; dog waste bags are noted for pet owners. After the final runner heads north on Discovery Blvd, police will allow runners to drive to 2Silos to enjoy a beverage prior to awards being announced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
