Dolly Run 5K Run/Walk for Reading

Fees and Dates
Adults & Non-Students
$40 - December 23 to April 23
$50 - April 26 - race day registration
 
Student 
*Student is defined as persons enrolled in Elementary school through High School. 
Age based pricing is automatically discounted during the registration process.
$30 - December 23 to April 23
$30 - April 26 - race day registration

Dolly Stroll
$15 - Join our costume contest for the Best Dolly and Best Dolly Character. Stroll across the stage and show off your best best Dolly outfit for a cause and to win fun prizes! This is not a running or walking event.

 
Notes
1. Children in strollers are not charged a registration fee. They will not be timed nor qualify for awards. If your child wants to be timed/scored and qualify for awards, they must be registered and wear the assigned race Bib.
2. Student is defined as persons enrolled or the age of those in Elementary school through High School. Age based pricing is set to ages 5 years to 18 years old.
3. We have a no refund policy so please consider your registration a donation.
4. T-shirt deadline: Shirts and correct shirt sizes are guaranteed to registered participants who register by April 6, 2025.  If you register after this date, you may not receive a shirt or you may not receive the sized shirt requested. 
5. Please note:  Registrants pay a processing fee and all applicable taxes.  To pay using cash or business checking, please contact our office for assistance.

United Way of SWLA, 815 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

• Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM

• Friday, April 25, 2025 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM

• Saturday, April 26, 202 from 6:30AM to 7:30A

Registered participants need photo identification and the confirmation receipt from Runsignup.com for packet pickup. Proxy pickup is allowed for immediate family members, husband/ wife/ sibling, with identification.

7:00AM - Packet pickup & race day registration opens
7:45AM - Packet pickup & race day registration closes
8:00AM - 5K timed race begins
9:00AM - Dolly Stroll costume contest begins

9:30AM - Approximate time for awards

This schedule may change at any time.
 

5K awards

At the conclusion of the 5K race, awards will be provided in the following categories:
Overall: Top male and top female 
Age group: Top 3 males & Top 3 female runners in each age group: Ages 5-7 , Ages 8-13, Ages 13-19, Ages 20-29, Ages 30-39, Ages 40-49, Ages 50-59, Ages 60 years and older

This year's race will be professionally timed by Race Pace Multisport.  Runners will be able to review the race board for times and rankings. Those who are not registered, do not wear race bib, or alter the correct race route will not be timed/scored. Wear race bib on front of your shirt.

Dolly Stroll awards

Don your best Dolly-inspired outfit for a chance to win fun prizes! Awards to be announced at a later date.

Map to be provided soon. 

Dolly's Dream Team     $10,000

• Prominent logo placement on event banners, t-shirts, and promotional materials.

• Opportunity to speak at the event.

• Featured in all press releases and social media campaigns.

• VIP booth space at the Mini Country Fair.

• 10 complimentary race registrations.

• Recognition on all event emails.

• Opportunity to provide promotional materials in runner goodie bags.

• Opportunity to set up a both at event.

• VIP breakfast invitation.

Gold Record Sponsor.    $5,000

• Logo placement on select event materials.

• Recognition during the event's opening and closing ceremonies.

• Dedicated social media shoutout.

• 5 complimentary race registrations.

• Opportunity to provide promotional materials in runner goodie bags.

• VIP Breakfast invitation.

• Opportunity to set up a booth at event.

• Logo on event t-shirt.

Silver Star Sponsor. 

• Logo inclusion on the event website and promotional flyers.

• Recognition during the mini country fair.

• 3 complimentary race registrations.

• Opportunity to set up a booth at the event.

• Logo on event t-shirt.

Bronze Star Sponsor.      $1,000

• Logo listed on the event website.

• 2 complimentary race registrations.

• Recognition on the event program.

• Logo on the event t-shirt.

Support Community Cheerleader.    $500

• Logo on the event website.

• Complimentary race registration.

• Acknowledgment on social media during the event promotion.

• Name on the event t-shirt.

Kind-hearted Contributor

• Offer goods or services instead of cash sponsorship  (e.g. food, beverages, entertainment).

• Recognition based on the value of the contribution, with benefits tailored accordingly (e.g. logo placement, booth space, etc.)

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