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MAD DASH

Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Conover, NC
Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory, 6692 Valwood Rd, 28613
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Who it's for

  • Family Friendly

Great for: families

Perks & features

  • After-Party

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Distances & registration

3 options

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  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM EDT · From $28.29

    Opens Jan 29, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • Mad Dash Challenge [300 m Swim, 10 Obstacles Chall…

    Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.96

    Opens Jan 29, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • Kid's Fun Run

    Sat, May 16, 9:30 AM EDT · From $0.00

    Opens Jan 29, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

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The course

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From the organizer

Treetop Adventures and North Carolina Boys Academy are hosting a MAD DASH Challenge (300m swim, obstacle course & 5k) and Fun Run on May 17, 2025. All ages are welcomed to participate in this family-friendly event. Treetop Adventures is an outdoor adventure park situated on Lake Hickory in Conover, NC. Course offerings include tree-lined challenges for both adults and children.Treetops is partnering with the North Carolina Boys Academy to help families thrive. NCBA is an adolescent men’s boarding school for character and leadership development.

Proceeds from this event will also be used for Camp David on Barrett Mountain in Alexander County. Camp David is a new adventure location opening in 2025. Sign up today for the Mad Dash!

Live music, good food and lots of fun for family and friends.

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