WILD RIVERS IRVINE 10000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine CA
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
The WILD RIVERS SPLASH DASH 5K
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
A 'cool' Run
- Choice: SPLASH DASH 5k (plunge through the wild river) or DRY RUN 5k (stay dry).
- Fun: A super fun event for all, make it competitive or leisurely!
- Final Splash: The last 600 yards of SPLASH DASH involves dashing through a lazy river.
- Prizes: Win age division medal awards!
Discounted Entry
- Entry Fee: $39.99 for participants on August 23 only.
- Purchase: Must buy tickets online in advance.
- SE Code: Use SPLASHDASH to obtain the discounted price at checkout.
- Show Bib: Present your bib at the gate for entry.
Food Drive
- Donation Requirement: Every participant must bring at least 2 canned goods or a $5 cash donation.
- Beneficiary: South County Outreach supports over 400 families monthly.
- Needed Items: Canned fruit, canned fish/meat, and jelly.
- Community Support: Help provide nourishing meals to those in need.
Race Details
- Course Options: Choose SPLASH DASH for water fun or DRY RUN around the park.
- Unique Awards: Special awards for both courses with separate age divisions.
- Participant Perks: Custom finish medals, SPLASH DASH beach towels, and RFID chip timing.
- Fun Environment: Enjoy music, refreshments, and a vibrant community atmosphere!
Awards and Schedule
- Timeline: All participants must be off the course by 9:30 AM.
- Awards Ceremony: Begins promptly at 8:45 AM for overall winners.
- Restrooms: Available inside the park.
- Accessibility: Strollers allowed on DRY RUN course, but must stay at the back.
Event Location
- Address: WILD RIVERS WATERPARK, 10000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618.
- Parking: $10 parking fee: carpooling is advised.
- Course Layout: Two-loop course around the parking lot, entering the park.
- Kiddie Dash: Starts and finishes at the bridge with swimming sections for kids.
Participant Guidelines
- Electronics Warning: Phones may get wet: use at your own risk.
- No Pets: Dogs are not allowed on the race course or in the water park.
- Floaties: Young children can wear floaties if carried by an adult.
- Community Involvement: Visit the booths for information on swim lessons and donations.
Links
- Race Information: Race Registration
- Wild Rivers Discount: Wild Rivers Discount
- Patriots Aquatics: Learn More
- South County Outreach: Learn More
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