MCDD Beaver Dam Dash - MCDD Beaver Dam Dash Fun Run/Walk

MCDD Beaver Dam Dash - MCDD Beaver Dam Dash Fun Run/Walk

Oct 31, 2026Shipman, IL, United States

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Distance

1 mi

Pace

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Terrain

Road

Difficulty

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About this run

This trail race is run on mostly single track in beautiful Beaver Dam State Park and is a fund raiser for Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled (MCDD). This event has both a 5K and 10K distance plus a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk. Long sleeved tech/dry fit shirts are guaranteed to those registered by midnight Oct 18th. Race day registration will be available but a race shirt will not be guaranteed. The goal of MCDD is to meet the basic need for adults with disabilities living in Macoupin and surrounding counties. They serve individuals with developmental disabilities who are 18 years of age and older to provide them with continued education catered to their individual abilities, provide them with important social and life skills, social interaction, and to engendering a sense of belonging, purpose and self worth.

Typical conditions

For events around October 2026 in Shipman, IL, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

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Getting there

This event is listed in Shipman, IL, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.

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