With a theme of ‘dress like a fool’, ‘run like a fool’, the community, students and their families are invited to sign up for Destin High Athletics’ Foolish 5K Fun Run/Walk that starts and ends at Destin High School (DHS) on April 9 at 8:30 am. BOTE Destin is the title sponsor for the 5K which is the first of a planned series of annual runs.
According to DHS Athletic Director Philip Dorn, “The Destin community has come out in full force to support DHS since its inception. With this support, the school has been able to field 22 athletic teams within 8 months of opening. There are 11 boy’s teams and 11 girl’s teams in all genres of sports. We need to raise funds at the 5K to help us provide facilities, new equipment, new uniforms and sports medicine care for our DHS Shark student athletes.”
Whether one runs or walks the 3.1-mile course from DHS to Indian Bayou Trail and back to DHS, or one is a spectator, there will be fun for all with food from Crawfish Billie and Skipper’s Seafood, bounce houses, raffles, music games and more all morning on the grounds of DHS.
There will also be medals for the top 3 finishers in each category, and a prize for the most festive ‘foolish’ attire.
With free t-shirts and swag bags for the first 200 registrants, register on-line at www.godestinsharks.com. Early packet pick-up at BOTE Destin on April 8, 383 Harbor Blvd., from 3 – 6 pm. Or, one can sign up, pick up their packets and check in at DHS on April 9, from 7 – 8:15 a.m. Cost: $35. Students $20. Sponsorships are still available.
DHS is located at 4325 Commons Drive W. in Destin. For more information, call (850) 204-4044, email Coach Dorn at dornp@destinhigh.org or visit www.destinhighschool.org.
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