Event benefits FHS, Polk Central running club
Everyone is encouraged to “Come Run, Walk or Eat!” at the second annual Derby Dash 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, May 19 at Derbyshire. All proceeds from registration fees and breakfast ticket sales will benefit the Foothills Humane Society in Columbus and Go Girls, a running club at Polk Central Elementary in Mill Spring.
A full breakfast will be served from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The meal will be provided by Good Life Catering of Greenville, S.C., and will include quiche, bacon, sausage, biscuits with gravy or jelly, cheese grits, fruit salad and beverages. Breakfast is included in the 5K and Fun Walk registration fee.Additional breakfast tickets are available for purchase for those not participating in the run or walk. There will be a limited number of tickets available on the day of, so everyone is encouraged to plan ahead and pre-purchase tickets at the Derbyshire sales office or online at www.DerbyDash5K.com.
The timed 5K race will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will take participants through the community and onto the surrounding equestrian trails, providing a challenging cross-country course. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female, as well as the top male and female finisher in each age category.
The one mile Fun Walk/Run will begin immediately after the 5K start and will follow a path around the private 33-acre lake. Strollers and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome on the walk.
In additional to the race and breakfast, the Foothills Humane Society’s “On the Road Crew” will be on hand with several dogs who are available for adoption. A deejay will also provide entertainment throughout the morning.
The event, which is presented by Derbyshire, is open to individuals of all ages. To register, visit www.DerbyDash5K.com, call 828-863-2660 or email info@DerbyDash5K.com. Registration fees for the 5K and Fun Walk include breakfast and a T-shirt.
– article submitted
by Jennifer Dennis