Dolly Run 5K/1K Run/Walk for Reading
- Date Sat 26th April 2025 - Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Dolly Run 5K/1K Run/Walk for Reading, taking place in the vibrant city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on April 26, 2025! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to lace up their running shoes or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque downtown area. Whether you choose the thrilling 3.1-mile run or the family-friendly 1K walk, you're sure to have a blast while promoting literacy and supporting local children.
Join in the fun by dressing up as Dolly Parton for a chance to win costume awards, and don't miss the lively food truck corral featuring delicious eats and activities themed around Dolly and reading. Be part of a community effort by bringing new or gently used children’s books to donate, helping build classroom libraries for local teachers. With live entertainment showcasing local artists performing Dolly covers and other country hits, the Dolly Run promises a day filled with excitement, connection, and purpose. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day out in Lake Charles!
Join in the fun by dressing up as Dolly Parton for a chance to win costume awards, and don't miss the lively food truck corral featuring delicious eats and activities themed around Dolly and reading. Be part of a community effort by bringing new or gently used children’s books to donate, helping build classroom libraries for local teachers. With live entertainment showcasing local artists performing Dolly covers and other country hits, the Dolly Run promises a day filled with excitement, connection, and purpose. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day out in Lake Charles!
Organiser's Description
IT IS TIME TO PAVE A PATH AND RUN OR WALK THE DOLLY RUN IN LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA ON APRIL 26, 2025. 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.
FOOD TRUCK CORRAL: STICK AROUND FOR THE POST RACE FUN. ENJOY A FAIR WITH FOOD, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES THEMED AROUND DOLLY PARTON AND READING.
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.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: GREAT READY TO DANCE AS LOCAL ARTISTS PERFORM DOLLY PARTON COVERS AND OTHER COUNTRY HITS FOR YOU.
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 IMPACTS 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.
FOOD TRUCK CORRAL: STICK AROUND FOR THE POST RACE FUN. ENJOY A FAIR WITH FOOD, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES THEMED AROUND DOLLY PARTON AND READING.
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.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: GREAT READY TO DANCE AS LOCAL ARTISTS PERFORM DOLLY PARTON COVERS AND OTHER COUNTRY HITS FOR YOU.
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 IMPACTS 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 26th April 2025 (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 26th April 2025 (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
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
Dolly Run 5K/1K Run/Walk for Reading
