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Course

Children are encouraged to participate in the 5K run/walk (with a guardian along the course).

Children who are pushed in strollers are ineligible to win in child categories.

Pets welcome!

Course Map

Entry Fees

$30 Registration* ages 12+

$20 Registration* under age 12

*Includes T-shirt with early registration by July 31st only

Age Groups

9 and under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+

Awards

Dolly Dash Medals

Commemorative medals awarded to 1st Place and 1st Runner-Up male and female in each age group*

*Children in strollers are ineligible to win in child categories.

*All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

'Best Dressed Dolly' line up and judging @9am!

Prizes awarded to Best Dressed Dolly in the following categories: Adult, Child*, and Doggy Parton*

*Pet owner must be a registered race participant.

*Child must have a registered family member.

Prizes include:

(1) $25 Gift Card to Austin's At The Market Homemade Ice Cream (adult, child, and pet categories);

(2) Huntington Children's Museum Passes (child category);

Additional Prizes TBD

Charity Information

All proceeds directly benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of West Virginia. Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, promoting early literacy, family engagement, school readiness and academic success statewide.

Frequently Asked Questions:

May I Register To Get This Year's T-shirt and Not Run the Race? YES! Your Support is Welcomed. Pick Up Your Shirt on Race Day OR Email Us at imaginationlibrary@k12.wv.us

Can I Pick Up My Bib Assignment Prior to Race Day? NO. Bibs are Not Issued by TriState Racer Until Race Day @8am.

Your Donations Are Encouraged To Sponsor a Child in West Virginia!

Click “Donate” online at https://www.marshall.edu/juneharless/jhc-programs/imaginationlibrary
Click “Make Your Donation.”
In the “Fund Designation” drop-down menu, choose “Imagination Library.”

One Year Sponsorship: your $31 donation sponsors a child's one year enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Three Year Sponsorship: your $93 donation sponsors a child's three year enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Full Program Sponsorship: your $155 donation sponsors a child's enrollment from birth to age five for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing the full school-readiness prep program, including their 'Look Out Kindergarten! Here I Come' graduation book with a personal note from Dolly!