Mad Dash - Conover
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event details
The MAD DASH features multiple race options and on-site activities. Distances and formats include:
- 5K
- Mad Dash Challenge: 300 m swim, 10-obstacle course, 5K run
- Kid's Fun Run (ages 1-10)
The listed entry fees are $25 for the 5K, $35 for the Mad Dash Challenge, and $0 for the Kid's Fun Run. The Mad Dash Challenge is open to ages 14 to 99. Registration for the events opens on January 30, 2026 at 12:01am EST. The event page notes live music and food will be available.
Location and beneficiaries
The event is hosted by Treetop Adventures in partnership with the North Carolina Boys Academy. The venue is Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory, 6692 Valwood Rd, Conover, NC 28613. Treetop Adventures is described as an outdoor adventure park with tree-lined course elements for adults and children. Proceeds from the event will be used in part for Camp David on Barrett Mountain in Alexander County. The North Carolina Boys Academy is identified as an adolescent men’s boarding school focused on character and leadership development. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.