Get your Trinity on! - 12th Annual Trinity River Levee Run and “All Out Trinity”

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February 24, 2016

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Get your Trinity on!

12th Annual Trinity River Levee Run and “All Out Trinity”

Saturday, March 5, 2016

The area by the Dallas Continental Bridge and West Dallas Gateway, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and the Trinity River will be going all out for the 12th Annual Trinity River Levee Run and All Out Trinity on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The event brings thousands of runners, sports enthusiasts and entire families to the Trinity River to enjoy the diverse activities planned for the first Saturday in March. Join us to kick, jump, run, skate, stretch, pose, bike, walk, shop, and eat.

12th Annual Trinity River Levee Run

The run features a 10K, 5K, and 1 mile fun walk/run. This legacy event features an USATF Certified Course designed by the Dallas Running Club and Luke’s Locker, chip timing and technical running shirts. The event also incorporates the Glenn Carter Safety Challenge, an annual friendly race challenge between the Dallas Fire-Rescue and Dallas Police Departments. Participants still have time to dust off their running shoes and register at www.allouttrinity.com. Participants may also register the morning of the run from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the event site and the fee will be $45 - $55. The Trinity River Levee Run is produced by the Trinity Commons Foundation, Dallas Running Club and the City of Dallas with long-time race supporter Luke’s Locker.

All Out Trinity

The fitness and fun continues from 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at All Out Trinity. A dog and family friendly event that features a variety of fitness level activities and shopping all day long. At this event the public will have a chance to participate or watch a variety of sports events on the Continental Avenue Bridge and West Dallas Gateway and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Come out for the Gravelthon, Yoga on the Bridge, RAFT Marketplace, K9 Paloosa, Dallas Police Athletic and Activity League (PAAL) kids boxing exhibition, Bicycle Drag Racing, and other action. This exciting collection of fitness activities is produced by the Trinity Commons Foundation and the City of Dallas.

WHEN:                        Saturday, March 5
7:15 a.m.                      Warm-Up

7:30 a.m.                      Opening Ceremony

8:00 a.m.                      10K run, 5K run and 1 mile walk/run

9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.      Awards Ceremony

10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.      All Out Trinity 

WHO:                           Mayor Pro Tem Monica R. Alonzo, District 6

                                     Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erick Wilson, District 8

                                     Councilmember Lee M. Kleinman, District 11

                                     Dallas Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Fernando Gray

                                     Dallas Police Department Assistant Chief Gary Tittle

                                     Trinity Commons Foundation

                                     Dallas Running Club

                                     Luke’s Locker

                                     City of Dallas 

WHERE:                      Continental Avenue Bridge and West Dallas Gateway and

                                     Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

                                     300 Singleton Blvd., Dallas, TX 75212