The Junior League of Little Rock Announces the 6th Annual Downtown Dash 10K/5K

Media Contact: Emily Powell Carpenter
Downtown Dash Marketing Manager
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2019   

The Junior League of Little Rock Announces the 
6th Annual Downtown Dash 10K/5K

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The 6th annual Downtown Dash 10K/5K is set for Saturday, March 30th. The race will begin at the Junior League of Little Rock, located at 401 South Scott Street. The event also includes Downtown Dash, Jr., a 1K race for children. Race day events kick off with the 1K at 8 a.m. and the 10K/5K at 8:30 a.m.

For the past five years, Downtown Dash has helped to highlight and financially support the League’s current community service programs, including Boosters and Big Rigs, Little Readers Rock, and KOTA Camp, while paying tribute to programs of the past. The race features a scenic course through downtown Little Rock, passing several JLLR Legacy projects and community landmarks, such as the River Market, Clinton Library, and the Arkansas Arts Center.

The 2019 race theme is “Movie Madness,” and all participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite movie character. There will also be post-race activities for participants to enjoy, like photos with famous movie characters.

Registration for the 10K/5K is $35/$25 before the event and $40/$30 on race day. Downtown Dash Jr. is $10 before the event and $15 on race day. Participants can also upgrade their registration to VIP Movie Star status for an additional $15 to enjoy a catered brunch buffet and unlimited beer and mimosas inside the JLLR building.

Registration will be available online at https://jllrdowntowndash.racesonline.com/register through midnight on March 28, 2019. On-site registration will be available starting at 6 a.m. on race day. For more information about the race, visit www.jllr.org/downtown-dash or contact Junior League of Little Rock at (501) 375-5557. Downtown Dash is wheelchair and stroller accessible and pet-friendly.

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The Junior League of Little Rock is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. For more information, visit JLLR.org.