The Dolly 9 to 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 8th March 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Franklin, Kentucky
- Price $28.56
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Dolly 9 to 5K Run/Walk, happening on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, in Franklin, Simpson County! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 am and promises a fun-filled day dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy through the Simpson County Chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Participants can choose to run or walk the fast, flat, out-and-back 5K course, making it an ideal opportunity for both seasoned athletes and families looking to enjoy a day of health and community spirit.
Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring a warm and dry venue at The Barn at Bethel Grove, where you can pick up your race packet on March 7th or on race day from 7:00 to 7:45 am. Participants will receive a cool race shirt, and everyone has the chance to win door prizes and giveaways! Enjoy the festive atmosphere with plenty of Dolly Parton songs and a special appearance by professional impersonator Natasha Neely. With awards for top finishers across various age groups and special prizes for walkers, this event is not to be missed! Your participation helps provide essential books to children in Simpson County, ensuring they
Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring a warm and dry venue at The Barn at Bethel Grove, where you can pick up your race packet on March 7th or on race day from 7:00 to 7:45 am. Participants will receive a cool race shirt, and everyone has the chance to win door prizes and giveaways! Enjoy the festive atmosphere with plenty of Dolly Parton songs and a special appearance by professional impersonator Natasha Neely. With awards for top finishers across various age groups and special prizes for walkers, this event is not to be missed! Your participation helps provide essential books to children in Simpson County, ensuring they
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO OUR INAUGURAL 5K RUN/WALK BENEFITTING THE SIMPSON COUNTY CHAPTER OF DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY!
Race start time is 8:00 am on Saturday, March 8th!
The goal of the Simpson County Chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is to inspire a love of reading by making books available to all children ages 0 to 5 in Simpson County, regardless of the familys income. In 2024, 660 of approximately 1200 children were enrolled in the program. Over 1800 children have "graduated" from the program since its inception in Simpson County. _YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE 5K RUN/WALK WILL ALLOW MORE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO START THEIR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND BE CLOSER TO KINDERGARTEN READINESS AFTER THEY "GRADUATE" FROM THE PROGRAM. _
State wide, 48.3% of eligible children in Kentucky currently receive books and thanks to funding from the Kentucky General Assembly. As of June 2024, DPIL has now expanded to all 120 counties in the Bluegrass State! Click here [https://imaginationlibrary.com/kentucky/] to learn more about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Kentucky!
PACKET PICKUP
* Friday, March 7th, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Franklin Elementary School, 211 S. Main Street, Franklin, KY
* Sat, March 8th, 7:00 to 7:45 am at the race!
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
* Starts at 8:00 am on Sat, March 8th
* Warm, dry venue in The Barn at Bethel Grove
* Cool race shirt! (stay tuned for the shirt reveal)
* Fast, flat, out & back 5K course. Perfect for an early season PR!
*
* Chip timing for all participants
* Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome!
* _WALKERS (ONE FOOT ON THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES) SHOULD ASK FOR A GREEN STICKER AT PACKET PICKUP._
* Door prizes and giveaways!
* Fun & festive "Dolly" themed event!
*
* We'll be playing lots of Dolly Parton songs
* Natasha Neely [https://www.natashaneely.com/], professional Dolly Parton impersonator, will join us on race day too!
* Awards
*
* Runners: Top male & female overall finishers and top 3 male & female in the following age groups
* Runners: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
* Walkers: Top male & female overall finishers (must have green sticker on race number)
Race start time is 8:00 am on Saturday, March 8th!
The goal of the Simpson County Chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is to inspire a love of reading by making books available to all children ages 0 to 5 in Simpson County, regardless of the familys income. In 2024, 660 of approximately 1200 children were enrolled in the program. Over 1800 children have "graduated" from the program since its inception in Simpson County. _YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE 5K RUN/WALK WILL ALLOW MORE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO START THEIR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND BE CLOSER TO KINDERGARTEN READINESS AFTER THEY "GRADUATE" FROM THE PROGRAM. _
State wide, 48.3% of eligible children in Kentucky currently receive books and thanks to funding from the Kentucky General Assembly. As of June 2024, DPIL has now expanded to all 120 counties in the Bluegrass State! Click here [https://imaginationlibrary.com/kentucky/] to learn more about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Kentucky!
PACKET PICKUP
* Friday, March 7th, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Franklin Elementary School, 211 S. Main Street, Franklin, KY
* Sat, March 8th, 7:00 to 7:45 am at the race!
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
* Starts at 8:00 am on Sat, March 8th
* Warm, dry venue in The Barn at Bethel Grove
* Cool race shirt! (stay tuned for the shirt reveal)
* Fast, flat, out & back 5K course. Perfect for an early season PR!
*
* Chip timing for all participants
* Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome!
* _WALKERS (ONE FOOT ON THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES) SHOULD ASK FOR A GREEN STICKER AT PACKET PICKUP._
* Door prizes and giveaways!
* Fun & festive "Dolly" themed event!
*
* We'll be playing lots of Dolly Parton songs
* Natasha Neely [https://www.natashaneely.com/], professional Dolly Parton impersonator, will join us on race day too!
* Awards
*
* Runners: Top male & female overall finishers and top 3 male & female in the following age groups
* Runners: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
* Walkers: Top male & female overall finishers (must have green sticker on race number)
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