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46th Annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K/10K

Sat May 4, 2024 Hartwell, GA 30643 US Directions

Events

No Race Day Registration!

5K Run/Walk

$30 8:30AM EDT Register by April 21 to receive a t-shirt.
No Race Day Registration!

10K Run

$30 8:30AM EDT Register by April 21 to receive a t-shirt.

Place

Big Oaks Recreation Center
5823 Dam Road
Hartwell, GA US 30643

Description

One of the oldest races in Georgia, the Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K/10K offers a spectacular run across the Lake Hartwell Dam.  This is one of those races needs to be done so you can mark it off you bucket list.  The race is hosted by the Hart County Running Club and the Hartwell Lions Club.  Proceeds go to the Hart County High School Cross Country and Track Teams

 

Registration Fees

Event: 5K Run/Walk


Runners will be bussed to the start across the lake at Singing Pines Park in South Carolina. The last bus leaves at 8:15am. Be there or end up running the 10K!
Also, there are limited restroom facilities at Singing Pines Park.
Start Time: 8:30am EDT
Registration with T-Shirt option closes on April 21, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.44 SignUp Fee

Registration with the no shirt option continues through May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $3.44 SignUp Fee, any remaining t-shirts available for $10 per shirt on race day after the races.

 

Event: 10K Run


Runners must be able to complete a 15:00min/mile pace. Start for the 10K is at Big Oaks recreation area.
Start Time: 8:30am EDT

Registration with T-Shirt option closes on April 21, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.44 SignUp Fee

Registration with the no shirt option continues through May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $3.44 SignUp Fee, any remaining t-shirts available for $10 per shirt on race day after the races.

Race Day Packet Pickup

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS!!!
OnLine Registration closes May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT.

Packet Pickup begins at 7:00am at the pavilion in the Big Oaks Recreation area.

We all love our dogs (and strollers)....

We all love our dogs but for this race please leave Fido at home.

Due to the limited width of the dam, strollers are not allowed at this event.

 

5K/10K Course

5K Run/Walk: One of Georgia’s most scenic 5K/10K road races. 5K runners/walkers will be bused to the start line area at Singing Pines park in SC. THE LAST BUS LEAVES AT 8:15AM. There are limited restroom facilities at Singing Pines park.  The run/walk will go across the top of Hartwell Dam back to Big Oaks park to the finish.

10K Run: The 10K run starts at Big Oaks park in GA and runs across the Lake Hartwell Bridge to the turn around at Singing Pines park in SC, then proceeds across the top of Hartwell Dam back to the finish at Big Oaks.  10K participants must be able to run at least a 15:00 minute/mile pace.  NO WALKERS PLEASE.

The 5K and 10K courses are USATF certified.

5K COURSE MAP

10K COURSE MAP

 

Awards

Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, Grandmasters Male/Female. First, Second, Third places in each standard 5-year age group.

Award Ceremony will be held at approximately 10:00am in the pavillion.  

Race Series and Finishline Management

The Hartwell Dam Run is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.  

Finishline timing and management provided by Classic Race Services.

What if it Rains?

We get wet.  In the event of storms there may be a delay of start in 15-minute increments.  Sorry, no refunds due to weather.

Check the Hartwell weather

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

T-Shirts

The last day to register and receive a t-shirt will be April 23, 2023 at Midnight.  Registrations after that date will not receive a shirt.  

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