Dolly Run 5K/1K Run/Walk for Reading
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Dolly Run 5K/1K Run/Walk for Reading on April 18, 2026, in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana! This exciting event invites participants of all ages and abilities to enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile journey through the vibrant downtown area, making it a perfect outing for both seasoned runners and casual walkers. Not only will you be part of a thrilling race, but you'll also have the chance to express your creativity with costume awards by dressing up as the iconic Dolly Parton!
Join us in supporting literacy in our community by bringing new or gently used children's books to donate at the Book Donation Station. These donations will directly benefit local teachers and help build their classroom libraries, impacting the lives of over 3,480 children every month. With DJ entertainment and karaoke featuring your favorite Dolly tunes, the Dolly Run promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, walk, and give back while enjoying the camaraderie of your community!
Join us in supporting literacy in our community by bringing new or gently used children's books to donate at the Book Donation Station. These donations will directly benefit local teachers and help build their classroom libraries, impacting the lives of over 3,480 children every month. With DJ entertainment and karaoke featuring your favorite Dolly tunes, the Dolly Run promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, walk, and give back while enjoying the camaraderie of your community!
Organiser's Description
IT IS TIME TO PAVE A PATH AND RUN OR WALK THE DOLLY RUN IN LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA ON APRIL 18,2026. THE 3.1-MILE ADVENTURE TRAVELS THROUGH THE STUNNING DOWNTOWN OF LAKE CHARLES! WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER OR JUST LOOKING TO ENJOY A FUN MORNING WALK, THIS RACE IS PERFECT FOR EVERYONE.
COSTUME AWARDS: EXPRESS YOUR INNER DOLLY! DRESS AS DOLLY PARTON FOR THE EVENT.
BOOK DONATION STATION: WE NEED YOUR HELP! CONSIDER DONATING NEW/USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS AT THE BOOK DONATION STATION AT THE EVENT! THESE BOOKS WILL BE GIVEN TO AREA TEACHERS TO HELP BUILD THEIR CLASSROOM LIBRARIES.
DJ & KARAOKE: TAKE THE STAGE AND SING YOUR FAVORITE DOLLY TUNES.
HISTORIC RACE ROUTE: ENJOY A PROFESSIONALLY MEASURED COURSE THAT OFFERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF CHALLENGE AND ENJOYMENT.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY: YOUR SUPPORT WILL ASSIST THE UNITED WAY SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA TO IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY BY BENEFITTING 3,480 CHILDREN MONTHLY TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND THE LOVE OF READING.
COSTUME AWARDS: EXPRESS YOUR INNER DOLLY! DRESS AS DOLLY PARTON FOR THE EVENT.
BOOK DONATION STATION: WE NEED YOUR HELP! CONSIDER DONATING NEW/USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS AT THE BOOK DONATION STATION AT THE EVENT! THESE BOOKS WILL BE GIVEN TO AREA TEACHERS TO HELP BUILD THEIR CLASSROOM LIBRARIES.
DJ & KARAOKE: TAKE THE STAGE AND SING YOUR FAVORITE DOLLY TUNES.
HISTORIC RACE ROUTE: ENJOY A PROFESSIONALLY MEASURED COURSE THAT OFFERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF CHALLENGE AND ENJOYMENT.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY: YOUR SUPPORT WILL ASSIST THE UNITED WAY SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA TO IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY BY BENEFITTING 3,480 CHILDREN MONTHLY TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND THE LOVE OF READING.
Races
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Dolly Run 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.40
*Youth is defined as persons enrolled in Elementary school through High School. Age based pricing is automatically discounted during the registration process. Register here to participate in the 5K in person event on Saturday, April 26, 2025. -
Dolly Run 5K VIRTUAL
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
Can't make it to the in person event? Register here to participate in the 5K virtual event. You will run/walk and submit your time online at runsignup. -
Dolly Stroll
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$16.90
Register here to participate in the Dolly Parton or Dolly character costume contest. You will Stroll across the stage. This is NOT a running/ walking event. -
Dolly Run 1K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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