Splash Dash 5K, Kids' Sprint and Amphibious Run

Splash Dash 5K, Kids' Sprint and Amphibious Run

A race at Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Sat, March 28, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Daniel Stowe Conservancy, South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC

Make waves this Spring with a brand new addition to our 2026 Race Series - Splash Dash! 5K participants run through the neon green of early spring blooms on our trail system with lakefront views and the most picturesque start and finish line in the The Village at Stowe.

NEW! 5K + .5 Mile Kayak Racers will take part in the first ever amphibious race at Stowe! Our amphibians will start out on the 5K course and at about the halfway point, they will veer off course to a beach on Lake Wylie where kayaks will be waiting. Racers will transition to kayak and paddle the loop around Boy Scout Island on Lake Wylie before landing back on the beach. Once on dry land they will finish the 5K course. Competitors will use kayaks, paddles and PFD's provided by Stowe. If you plan to participate, you must read the 5K + Paddle Amphibious Race Info page before registering.

Kids Sprint participants will run the Big Pond Loop! Kids will go all out for a quarter mile sprint around an 8-foot-wide crushed concrete loop. The best part?!?! The loop is visible from The Trailhead Store so parents can give their kiddos a little freedom and cheer them on the entire time if they choose!

Afterwards, hang out at the Trailhead Store before and after the race to enjoy coffee, hydration, beer, wine, and the rest of the weekend full of Outdoors for All activities. Once you’ve cooled down and rehydrated with new friends, racers can enjoy free entry to the Gardens at Stowe to check out Spring and the small pops of color that it brings!

Awards

5K - Custom awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+.

Amphibious - Custom awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. Due to the lower capacity of this race option age group awards will not be given.

Registration Policies

There are NO refunds for this race if you did not enroll in the Refund Protection Program. Click here for transfer instructions. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".

Contact Information

Event contact Rachel Andrea

Registration Fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• 5K
• Early Bird Registration - $33.75 ($30+$4.05 tax and fees) - Now registering Jan 29 – Feb 28
• Regular Registration - $39.05 ($35+$4.65 tax and fees) - Mar 1 – Mar 27
• Last Chance Pricing - $44.35 ($40+$5.25 tax and fees) - Mar 28 – Mar 28
• Kids Sprint (12 and under)
• Early Bird Registration - $12.95 ($10+$2.95 tax and fees) - Now registering Jan 29 – Feb 28
• Regular Registration - $12.95 ($10+$3.15 tax and fees) - Mar 1 – Mar 27
• Last Chance Pricing - $17.95 ($15+$3.45 tax and fees) - Mar 28 – Mar 28
• Amphibious Run (Run the 5K with an additional .5 mile kayak add-on)
• Early Bird Registration - $44.35 ($40+$4.05 tax and fees) - Now registering Jan 29 – Feb 28
• Regular Registration - $54.95 ($50+$4.65 tax and fees) - Mar 1 – Mar 27
• Last Chance Pricing - $65.55 ($60+$5.25 tax and fees) - Mar 28 – Mar 28