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Celebrate Earth Day With Escambia’s Dump Dash 5K & Trash-A-Thon
April 23, 2014
On Saturday, Escambia County residents can celebrate Earth Day by participating in the 2014 Dump Dash 5K & Trash-A-Thon and help bring awareness to recycling and solid waste issues on a cross-country road with hills and trails.
Held at the Perdido Landfill located at 13009 Beulah Road, funds from this family friendly event will raise money for The United Way of Escambia County and The Environmental Education Fund.
Prizes will be awarded to the top male and top female runners and walkers in various age categories, best race costume made from recyclables and a team competition will also take place.
Race day is Saturday 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Perdido Landfill. Day of race registration is $15 for teams, $20 for individuals.
A post-race cookout and an Earth Day Activities will take place immediately following the event. Guided nature walks on the Perdido Riverwalk and tours of the Perdido Landfill will also be available. All are welcome to celebrate Earth Day.
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