Dolly Dash 5k Race for Reading
When:
August 9, 2025 - 9:25 AM
WHERE
Ritter Park - Huntington, WV


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 MapEntry 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
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!
More Information
8am- Registration. Racers check-in at shelter at starting line to receive bib assignment and T-shirt*
*T-shirt guaranteed with early registration by July 31st
8:30am- Family Fun event! Shaved Ice, Music, and more!
9:00am- Best Dressed Dolly Contest in Child, Adult, and Pet "Doggy Parton" Categories
9:25am- Race begins
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