FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The UW Dawg Dash, both a great University of Washington and Seattle area tradition, turns 20 this Sunday, October 30th. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the event, the University of Washington Alumni Association and Pro-Motion Events, Inc., the co-producers of the event, are adding a few fun new contests to an already fun filled Dawg Dash event;

• Run the 5K in 20 minutes or less and receive a tech fabric shirt from Road Runner Sports, the presenting sponsor of this year’s Dawg Dash.

• Be one of the first 2,000 preregistrants for this year’s Dawg Dash and automatically be entered into a drawing for a $200 University of Book Store gift certificate.

• Wear a Dawg Dash race shirt from the year 2000 or before and receive a special gift from the University of Washington Alumni Association tent located at the Post Dash Bash.

• Be the first male or female to finish the 5K or the 10K and win round-trip airline tickets from Alaska Airlines.

• Form a corporate, campus, or community team and compete in the ‘Largest Team’ Competition.

This year’s UW Dawg Dash will take place on Sunday, October 30th with both the 10K run and the 5K run/walk starting and finishing in Husky Stadium. The 5K starts at 9:30am with the 10K at 9:35am. Both courses will take participants on scenic tours through the UW campus before returning to the stadium. 

The Post Dash Bash celebration will take place inside the Dempsey Indoor Practice Facility after the 10K and 5K and will include free food, samples, music, and awards as well as the free Clif Z-Bar Husky Pups Run for kids 10 and under. 

For complete event information visit www.dawgdash.com or call Pro-Motion Events, Inc. at 206.729.9972.

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Special thanks to 
Garett Slettebak/Pro-Motion Events, Inc.