Dolly Run 5K Run/Walk for Reading

  • Date Sat 26th April 2025 - Sun 27th April 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Price $16.90 - $43.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Get ready for an exciting weekend at the Dolly Run 5K Run/Walk for Reading, taking place in the vibrant downtown area of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on April 26-27, 2025! This 3.1-mile adventure is perfect for everyone, from seasoned runners to those looking for a leisurely stroll. Participants are encouraged to embrace their creativity by dressing up as Dolly Parton for a chance to win costume awards!

After the race, stick around for a fun-filled county fair featuring delicious food, games, and activities inspired by Dolly Parton and the joy of reading. Don't forget to visit the Book Donation Station to drop off new or gently used children's books, which will be donated to local teachers to enrich their classroom libraries. With live entertainment from local artists performing Dolly Parton covers and other country hits, this event promises to be a memorable experience for the whole community. Join us in supporting the United Way Southwest Louisiana and help promote literacy for over 3,480 children each month. Lace up your shoes and be part of this uplifting celebration of fitness and reading!

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.

COUNTY FAIR: 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

  • Dolly Run 5K

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $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 EDT)

    $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.

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Location

815 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, 70601, LA, United States

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