In 83 days · Sat, Nov 14, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Where
The Simpson Event Center, Monroe NC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
46–64°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
36–63°F
dry
2024
45–58°F
rain
2023
46–64°F
dry
2022
38–53°F
dry
2021
38–59°F
dry
2020
54–66°F
dry
2019
27–51°F
dry
2018
42–53°F
rain
2017
43–55°F
dry
2016
46–61°F
rain
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About this race
Event Details
- Name: Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run presented by Echo Sierra Tactical
- Date: November 14, 2026
- Time: 8 am to 12 pm (Run starts at 9:00 am)
- Location: The Simpson Event Center, 307 Cultivation Circle, Monroe, NC 28112
Race Overview
- Return: Back by popular demand, The Deputy Dash 5k Trail Run returns!
- Honoring: This year we honor Sgt. Jeff Greene, who is the only line of duty death in UCSO history.
- Presented by: This year's race is presented by Echo Sierra Tactical of Indian Trail.
- Experience: Carolina’s only veteran-founded facility offering immersive Tactical Escape Rooms and realistic Tactical Training Cells, including optional live opposition forces.
Expo and Giveaways
- Expo: Please stay after the race to visit our Expo with local vendors and food trucks from around Union County and surrounding areas.
- Raffle Prizes: Raffle prizes will be available.
- Proceeds: All proceeds for this race go to support the UCSO Foundation.
- 5K Swag: Every 5K Trail Runner gets a finisher medal, UCSO swag, a race bag with coupons and samples, and raffle tickets.
Virtual Race
- Participation: Virtual 5K Runners also receive a finisher medal.
Race Registration
- Sign Up: For more information and to register, visit this link.
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