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Parkland Dash is Back on October 13 to Support for School Safety

by Sharon Aron Baron October 5, 2024

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Parkland Dash Winners Race for a Great Cause

Top three overall females in 2023 were Julie Esposito, Nicole Paciorek, and Shelly Williams. {Photo by Matt Parris}

The much-anticipated Parkland Dash is back, offering participants a chance to run or walk for a great cause.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 13, 2024, and lace up your running shoes for a morning of fitness at Pine Trails Park.

Whether you’re an avid runner or prefer a stroll, there’s a distance for everyone with the 5k (3.1 miles), 5-mile, and 1-mile walk/run options.

Registration for the Parkland Dash runs through October 12 at 11:59 p.m. Sign up before registration closes to secure your spot in this fun and charitable event at Parkland Dash.

This year’s event supports Make Our Schools Safe, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to ensuring the safety of students and teachers.

Make Our Schools Safe empowers students and staff to maintain a culture of vigilance and preparedness. Their approach includes survival training and scenario-based education to protect against potential threats, including active shooter situations. As they work alongside security experts, the organization aims to make safety drills a natural part of every school’s routine, similar to fire drills.

All registered participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and finisher medal (while supplies last). Additionally, awards will be given to the top three male and female overall finishers for both the 5K and 5-mile races.

Are you looking to become a sponsor? Check out the sponsorship details or contact Nathaly Espinosa at NEspinosa@cityofparkland.org.

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Sharon Aron Baron

Sharon Aron Baron is a Parkland resident and editor of Talk Media. She has been covering Parkland news since 2012. Parkland Talk was created to provide News, Views, and Entertainment for the residents of Parkland.