Sunday 28th July 2024
10:30am
What is Dash & Splash?
Dash and Splash is a 5-kilometre dash along the length of Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight.
This beautiful area has the largest bay on the island which, at low tide, offers a unique run along the hard sand. There are 43 groynes in total to negotiate along the 5-kilometre run, most of which are a straight run through large gaps. The remaining 14 will be splashed around, which at low tide will be mostly ankle deep. Two groynes could be waist deep, these will have marshals in the water.
Dash and Splash is a fun run and not a race.
When And Where?
The run is planned for Sunday 28th July at 10:30AM. The run starts at Shanklin Rowing Club, and dashes along the beach, under Sandown pier, to finish at Yaverland opposite the Yaverland Sailing Club.
From where - To where?
The fun run starts at Shanklin Rowing Club and finishes at Yaverland Sailing Club.
Last year, as the Isle of Wight County Press previously reported, around 200 people took on the challenge.
Run on the Beach
This beautiful area has the largest bay on the island which, at low tide, offers a unique run along the hard sand. There are 43 groynes in total to negotiate along the 5-kilometre run, most of which are a straight run through large gaps. The remaining 14 will be splashed around, which at low tide will be mostly ankle deep. Two groynes could be waist deep, these will have marshals in the water.
Fundraising for Aspire Ryde
The Dash and Splash event raises money for Aspire – based in Ryde – who work within the Island community with food banks, community groups and support.
How do i Enter?
Entering our event is quick, simple and easy! All you need to do is click here to start the registration process and then fill out your details and pay. You’ll then receive an email with your registration details.
Prices
Registration is £10 for adults; £5 for children, with under 14s accompanied by adults.
Every competitor gets a medal and registration can be completed online.
Child - £5
- 0 – 11 Years
- Entries in this category are required to run with an Adult
Youth - £5
- 12 – 17 Years
Adult - Most Popular - £10
- 18 – 64 years
Senior - £10
65+ Years
Supporters
Bob Gontor from Wight First Aid will be covering first aid at the event – his team will be following the runners on their bik.
Health & Safety
The route, which is fully marshalled, takes place along the beach of Sandown Bay from Shanklin to Yaverland. As it is summer there will be other beach users on the sand and in the water. It is essential that runners beware of other beach users and avoid collision. Marshals will be on the beach in the more popular areas warning the public of impending runners; however, it is up to each runner to avoid collision. Depending on the wind and waves on the day, there should be a minimum of running in the water which should be mostly be ankle deep. However, there will be two groynes where runners will be in water around waist deep for a short distance. (Approx. 50 yards each groyne.) We recommend that footwear be worn to guard against any rocks or possible Weaver fish. First Aiders will be at Salix and Wight Water cafes along the beach and at the finish point in Yaverland, marshals will be positioned along the route. Water will be available at the finish
Business Hours
Aspire Ryde
- Mon – Thu
- 10:00 am – 03:00 am
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
- Sat – Sun
- Closed
Contact us
If you need to contact the event organizers for any reason please email: Karen@aspireryde.org.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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