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The Dirt Dash

Race Date

Sep 12, 2026

Location

Johns Island, SC

Solid Pick49

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location
Johns Island, South Carolina
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 10K, 5K trail run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

PR Friendly

Course

Fast Flat

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Johns Island, SC

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2M10K5K trail run

Quality Score

Solid Pick49
Methodology
Heritage20/20

14 years running

Size9/15

~55 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty7/20

7% returning runners

Course & details3/15

5 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 7 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:33:57

Weather0/10

typical high 83°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

69°

Afternoon (High)

83°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

80%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the The Dirt Dash?

The The Dirt Dash is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Where does the The Dirt Dash take place?

It takes place in Johns Island, South Carolina.

What distances does the The Dirt Dash offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 10K, 5K trail run.

Is the The Dirt Dash course flat and good for a PR?

The The Dirt Dash is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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