The Parkland Dash
Over 40 million pairs of running shoes are sold in the United States every year, so chances are, you have a pair. If you have a sole, we will see you on October 7th at the Parkland Dash.
The City of Parkland, along with Northwest Medical Center, presents the 2018 Parkland Dash 5K/5 Mile and 1 Mile Fun Run. The race will begin at 7am at Pine Trails Park on Sunday, October 7, 2018. All courses are stroller friendly.
This year, the run benefits the five Broward County Public Schools located in Parkland.
The Parkland Dash is fun for the whole family. Come out and meet other fellow runners/walkers from the community. All participants will receive a finisher medal, t-shirt (for pre-registered participants while supplies last), and food will be available following the race. Awards will be given for overall winners, masters, and individual age groups.
Running is a great kick start to a healthier lifestyle. Running can aid in weight loss; delay aging; improve muscles and bones; lower high blood pressure; balance cholesterol levels; and assist in diabetes management. Putting a 5K race on your calendar is the perfect motivational tool. Training for a 5K will allow you to see significant changes in your fitness level. A five mile race can transform you into a true distance runner who has the confidence to take on even greater challenges. Maybe you choose to start training for a half marathon or a full marathon next. The Parkland Dash is open to runners, walkers, joggers, and anything in between.
Pine Trails Park also contains a large fishing pier, sports fields, basketball courts, pavilions, and a state-of-the-art, inclusive playground with visible playground line painting enhancing safety. Also at included are the Parkland Recreation and Enrichment Center (P-REC) and Amphitheatre that were completed in January 2008. The P-REC provides fitness and enrichment programming in a 24,000 square foot indoor climate-controlled environment. It includes a full-court gymnasium with stage, aerobics room, and multi-purpose rooms that house a variety of art, recreational, and cultural activities.
Parkland has nine beautiful parks located within the city. Plenty of serene, wooded environments. Be sure to enjoy them as you train for the Parkland Dash.
Packet pick up will be available on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Coral Springs Runner’s Depot. See ad on opposite page.
To reserve your spot today, visit www.cityofparkland.org/dash
For more information, call 954-757-4105.