Events
5K SPLASH DASH 'Cool, get wet at the end " RUN
The DRY RUN 5k (Avoid the last section/The Wet Wild River & stay dry)
Ducky Dash (kid's 1/2 mile/400 meter/or 200 yard dash)
Place
Irvine, CA US 92618
Description
NEW FOR 2024! SPLASH DASH 5K
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024
It's your 'coolest' summer run/walk. With the coolest race BLING! A custom event BEACH TOWEL and a huge custom FINISHER MEDAL for all participants, plus the chance to win SUPER DUPER RUBBER DUCKY Age divisions medal awards. It is a SUPER DUPER FUN event. Make it competitive or great fun!
PICK your course! Do you want to end the race running through the wild river (2 1/2 feet deep) and getting SPLASHED by its fountains?! Sign up for SPLASH DASH. If you are a dry lander and just want to run a 5k around the park (avoiding the WET part) sign up for the DRY RUN. Both get age division awards.
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:
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Custom Cast, Very ‘Cool," Huge and Unique Finish Medal
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Custom Designed SPLASH DASH Beach Towel
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Age division awards
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RFID Chip timing by Itz About Time (itzabouttime.com)
Enjoy the music, the refreshments, and each other!
WILD RIVERS WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE DISCOUNT TO THE PARK race day. Stay TUNED.
The park will reopen to the public at 10am. All runners must be excited by 9:45am from the park. That gives you 1 hour and 45 minutes to finish the 5k course!
Caren Ware Events are designed for Every BODY and EVERYBODY! And are MOST Festive!
RACE LOCATION:
WILD RIVERS WATERPARK, 10000 Great Park Blvd Irvine, Ca, 92618
COURSE: Course runs around the perimeter of WILD RIVERS then 'dives' right in. It will weave through the entire water park and END in the 2 1/2 foot deep WILD RIVER to finish back at the START/FINISH ARCH. (DRY LAND option also!)
EARLY RACE PACKET PICK-UP: (for your convenience) or you may pick up the bib and shirt on race day at the race site. You may pick up for others.
Saturday, August 24th noon to 3 pm at Road Runner Sports, 24291 Avenida de La Carlota, Laguna Hills, Ca. 92653
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30 am Registration OPENS
Towels are given with bibs at registration. Medals when you finish
7:45 am Duck Dash for kids
8:00 am Mass Start SPLASH DASH 5k/ DRY RUN 5k
9:00 am Start of 5k AWARDS CEREMONY
REFRESHMENTS:
Bring EXTRA CASH FOR STREET TACOS, AGUA FRESCA, FRESH FRUIT, AND SPECIALTY
COFFEES FROM THE COFFEE TRUCK
FINISHER MEDALS TO every Finisher
AGE DIVISION AWARDS:
Please make sure your BIB is pinned on the front and visible to our volunteers.
5-year Age Spans: 3 deep with 5-year age spans: 5k and 5 Mile 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-
24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
Top 3 Overall Trophies to Males and Females
Plus award to Oldest and Youngest finisher.
RESTROOMS: Are available inside Wild Rivers Water Park.
Race Contact Info
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Course Map
Photo Gallery
2024 Custom Medal Design & Beach Towel