Place
Kidz Korner Playground
Denham Springs, LA US 70726
Description
Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
Saturday, August 5, 2023, 7:30 AM
Kidz Korner Playground
979 Government Street
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Description:
The Denham Springs High School cross country and track and field teams are hosting the third-annual Dog Days of Summer 5k and 1-mile run on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The race will go along historic River Road in Denham Springs and offers runners a beautiful course with lots of shade. We hope to provide a worthwhile run for everyone. All proceeds beyond the administrative costs of the event will be donated to the Denham Springs High School cross country and track and field programs. The race will be officially timed and managed by Threshold Timing. All participants will receive a t-shirt (if registered by Saturday, July 29). All 5k finishers and all 1-mile finishers 14 and under will receive a custom medal. T-shirts will be available for those who register after Saturday, July 29, while supplies last. There are a maximum of 300 spots available for the races.
Post-Race Festivities:
After the race we will have drinks and food while supplies last in the pavilion near the finish line.
Event Details:
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Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):
Registration through July 1st, $20 for 1-mile run, $30 for 5k.
Registration through July 29th, $30 for 1-mile run, $40 for 5k.
Registration through August 5th, $35 for 1-mile run, $45 for 5k.
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
Denham Springs High School, 1000 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA, 70726, Friday, August 4th, from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Race day packet pickup at race site, starting at 6:30 am.
1-Mile Age Groups:
5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
5k Age Groups:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
1-Mile Awards:
Top 3 for Each Age Group - Prizes to be determined
5k Awards:
Top Overall Male/Female, Masters Champion (40 to 59) Male/Female, Grand Masters (60 and above) Male/Female, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female in each age group
Overall Champions, Masters Champions, and Grandmaster Champions will receive a gift card from Varsity Sports
5k Age Group winners will receive a custom singlet from Varsity Sports
Store Products:
Additional T-Shirt: $20 each
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