Dash with a Splash

Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT

Location: 2400 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Run a 5K to help end homelessness, then cool off with a refreshing dip in Palmer Park Pool. It's a dash for a cause with a splash of fun.

For a Cause

Join the 2nd Annual Dash with a Splash, a 5K fundraiser dedicated to supporting Everyone Cooperating to Help Others' (ECHO) housing and homeless programs in Rock County, Wisconsin. This event helps meet basic human needs and addresses barriers to self-sufficiency for low-income families. Participants will receive a custom finisher medal and water bottle, along with professional timing. A unique highlight is the included access to Palmer Park Pool, offering a refreshing post-race experience.

What to expect

- Run a timed 5K to support vital housing and homeless programs.
- Receive a custom finisher medal and event water bottle.
- Enjoy post-race access to Palmer Park Pool for a refreshing cool-down.

Standout details

Fundraiser for ECHO's housing programs

From the organizer

Ending Homelessness Together!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Dash with a Splash Fundraiser for ECHO

Dash with a Splash funds will benefit Everyone Cooperating to Help Others' (ECHO) housing and homeless programs.

ECHO is a nonprofit, faith-community sponsored charity organization. ECHO is dedicated to meeting housing, food and other basic human needs and addressing the barriers to self-sufficiency. Over the years ECHO has evolved from a food pantry and clothing depot to a full-fledged grass-roots charity organization called upon to help meet temporary housing, food, transportation, and other emergency needs for low-income families in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Event Perks

All finishers will receive

Custom Event Finisher Medal Custom Event Water Bottle Professional Event Timing for the 5K Participants provided by Velocity Multi-Sport Timing Packet Pick-up Details

Saturday, June 27th @ 8 AM at the Start/Finish Line

Palmer Park Pool

2400 Palmer Drive

Janesville, WI US 53545

Routes

click on links below

5K Route

1 Mile Route

Palmer Pool Access

Event Participation includes access to the Palmer Park Pool. You may also purchase a Palmer Park Pool Pass for any non-race participants. This pass is good only until 11am on the day of the event. Cost of the pass is $5 per person.