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SUMMER SPLASH 5K

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5K · 0.5 mi · Fun Run · Walk · 2 mi

Aug 8, 2026 · Richland, Washington, US

Annual tradition since 2025

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: The 2026 edition of Summer Splash has been cancelled.  

 

Looking for some summer fun... 

   5k Race & 0.5m Kids Dash

   then cool off in the splash pad!!!!

 
  • Saturday August 8, 2026

  •  8am Badger Mountain Community Park
     350 Keene Road, Richland, WA

 

Schedule of Events:
➔ 7:00 am Start of Registration / Number Pickup 
➔ 7:50 am Pre-race announcement
➔ 8:00 am Start of the Summer Splash 5k
➔ 9:00 am Start of the Kids Splash Dash
➔ 10:00 am Event Ends
The Summer Splash 5k race is 3.1 miles along the Keene Road Trail, starting at the Badger Mountain Park splash pad. The out-and-back course heads east from the park and turns around where the 12-ft wide paved trail crosses Bellerive Road. The course will be marked with chalk and cones and traffic control volunteers will be at each road crossing (Elementary St / Leslie Rd / Venus Cir) to help as crossing guards although you are responsible for safely crossing each roadway (be prepared to stop in case of traffic that is not yielding).

 

5k Registration:
➔ $15 Online (until January 31st)
➔ $25 Online (until May 31st)
➔ $30 Online (until July 31st)
➔ $35 Online (through race day)
➔ 12 & Under are FREE with a paid parent (after registering the parent, please contact us for discount code to use for the child)
 
Kids Splash Dash:
The Kids Splash Dash is a 1⁄2 mile fun run/walk that stays within the Badger Mountain Park and follows the paved loop path around the fields and splash pad. This is FREE and open to anyone 10 years old and younger.
 
All participants will need to sign a waiver and anyone under 18 years old will need the waiver signed by a parent.

 

Awards & Timing:
The 5k race will be timed and results will be posted online after the event. The 1⁄2 mile kids run will not be timed.

Medals will be provided to the top 3 female and male finishers overall and also of each age group in the 5k:
 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

All finishers of the Kids Splash Dash will receive a finisher ribbon.

 

Post Race:
Water and snacks will be available at the finish line.
Please bring chairs and towels so you can hang around after the event. The Badger Mountain Community Park has big grass fields, a playground, and a SPLASH PAD so...
Stay & Play after you Run for some Fun in the Sun!!

Presented by Delta Endurance LLC

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