Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 AM Kidz Korner Playground 979 Government Street Denham Springs, LA 70726 Description: The Denham Springs High School Cross Country team is hosting the sixth-annual Dog Days of Summer 5k and 1-mile run on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The race will go along historic River Road in Denham Springs and offers runners a beautiful course with lots of shade. We hope to provide a worthwhile run for everyone. All proceeds beyond the administrative costs of the event will be donated to the Denham Springs High School Cross Country program. The race will be officially timed and managed by Threshold Timing. All participants that REGISTER BY Saturday, July 18th will receive a t-shirt . All 5k finishers and all 1-mile finishers 14 and under will receive a custom medal . There are a maximum of 300 spots available for the races. Post-Race Festivities: After the race, we will have drinks and food (while supplies last) in the pavilion near the
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