Douglas Dash in downtown Dandridge

Posted on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 12:16 pm

When:
September 29, 2012 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

ONE MILE COMPETITIVE RUN SET FOR

SEPTEMBER 29TH IN DANDRIDGE

Runners of All Ages are Invited to Join the Fun

August, 2012 – Runners of all ages are invited to participate in the first annual ‘Douglas Dash.’ This one mile race, co-sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley and the Dandridge Community Trust (Main Street Dandridge) features beautiful views ofDouglasLake,EnglishMountain, and historic downtown Dandridge.

Race day schedule includes registration from 7:30am – 8:45am, followed by the race at 9:00am, and concluding with the awards ceremony at 10:00am.  Cash awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers.  Additional awards will be given to the top three finishers in each of 16 age/gender divisions

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Pre-registration through September 14th

ž          Adults (ages 13 & up) -$20

ž          Children (ages 6-12)     -$15

(Pre-registered runners will receive t-shirt on race day; others while supplies last)

Registration after September 14th

ž          Adults – $25

“Main Street Dandridge is excited to be partnering with the Boys & Girls Club in bringing this first-time event to our community. We believe it will attract runners from within as well as outside of our community,” said Tina Murrow, Executive Director of Main Street Dandridge.

Pre-registration can be done on line at www.mainstreetdandridge.com/Douglas_Dash.html or by mail.  Checks should be made payable to “DCT” and mailed to: Dandridge Community Trust,PO Box 1382,Dandridge,TN37725.

All proceeds from the Douglas Dash will go to the sponsoring organizations.  Both of these non-profit groups work to enhance the quality of life in Jefferson County.

Race competitors and their families are invited to stay for the 6th annual Scots-Irish Festival, held in Dandridge on the same day.

Please visit the Douglas Dash website at www.mainstreetdandridge.com/Douglas_Dash.html or call 865-397-7420 x17 for complete details.

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