The Dam 5 Miler

The Dam 5 Miler is a 5-mile road race in Lancaster, Tennessee, starting at Center Hill Recreation Area with scenic views of Center Hill Dam. The course runs over the dam toward Edgar Evins State Park, where a native pollinator corridor lines the roads to the Visitor Center. It features challenging inclines in both directions and welcomes runners and walkers.

The event is chip-timed, with finisher medals for all finishers and a race t-shirt for all entrants. Awards are given for overall top finishers and age-group winners (10-year brackets), plus Masters and Grand Masters. Music is allowed and aid stations are about every 1.5–2 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.