The Wacky Dash 5K
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The Wacky Dash 5K
The Wacky Dash 5K is a family-oriented 5 kilometer running and walking event in Maple Valley, Washington on 08/01/2026. The course is listed as the Be the Hope Route and a map is noted as coming soon. The event is not chip timed; organizers describe it as a fun, informal run where participants can enjoy the course and visit local businesses and organizations along the way.
Registration is offered in tiered pricing with different deadlines: registrations on or before July 1 have a lower adult fee, mid July registrations have a higher adult fee, and race day registration carries the highest adult fee; youth pricing and free entries for very young children are also specified. A small handling fee applies to all registrations. T-shirts are only guaranteed for those who register by July 18. Pre-race packet pick up is scheduled for 07/31 with the location to be determined. Day of registration is available using a personal mobile device and bibs are picked up from organizers; on-site payments will not be accepted.
Parking is available at Lake Wilderness Park and organizers encourage carpooling. Jogging strollers are welcome on the trails. Dogs are requested to remain off the course for safety and participant comfort. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Maple Valley–Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce and brings together local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and city leaders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
