Dolly Run 5K/1K Run/Walk for Reading

Name: Dolly Run 5K/1K Run/Walk for Reading
Start: 2026-04-18
End: 2026-04-18
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

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sell $15 – $40

About the Event

It is time to pave a path and run or walk the Dolly Run in Lake Charles, Louisiana on April 18,2026. The 3.1-mile adventure travels through the stunning downtown of Lake Charles! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun morning walk, this race is perfect for everyone.

🎀 Costume Awards: Express your inner Dolly! Dress as Dolly Parton for the event.

📕📘 Book Donation Station: We need your help! Consider donating new/used children's books at the Book Donation Station at the event! These books will be given to area teachers to help build their classroom libraries.

🎸🥁 DJ & Karaoke: Take the stage and sing your favorite Dolly tunes.

🏅 Historic Race Route: Enjoy a professionally measured course that offers the perfect blend of challenge and enjoyment.

👟 Join the Community: Your support will assist the United Way Southwest Louisiana to impact our community by benefitting 3,480 children monthly to promote literacy and the love of reading.

Races Offered

Dolly Run 1K

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Dolly Run 5K

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Dolly Run 5K VIRTUAL

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — Dolly Run 5K VIRTUAL

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Dolly Stroll

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 1 Yards

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$15.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Lake Charles.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.2° / 25.5°

wb_sunny 16.7° / 24.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.1 /

water_drop 77.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.2° / 25.5°

wb_sunny 16.7° / 24.8°

air 15.1 km/h

water_drop 77.7%

About Lake Charles

Lake Charles is the second-largest city in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, with 87,000 residents in 2022. It is well known for gaming and the great outdoors, culinary delights and rhythm and blues. There are over 75 annual festivals from the splendor of Mardi Gras to the swashbuckling days of the Contraband Days Pirate Festival, there is something going on nearly every weekend.