Dashing Through the Square set for Dec. 21 in Marietta

The 4th Annual Dashing Through the Square (DTTS) is set for Dec. 21 at the Marietta Square. This 5K fundraiser is hosted by the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the PEARL Foundation, Inc. Donna Lowry, longtime Atlanta journalist, is this year’s race ambassador.

DTTS is an AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifying event and also includes a 1K Rudolph Run for kids. Each runner will receive a medal and T-shirt. This family friendly race will route participants past beautiful, historic homes and quaint shops that line the Marietta Square. Runners are encouraged to break out the holiday gear, and teams are also encouraged.

Angela Sumbry, Rho Zeta Omega Chapter president, said, “Proceeds from this event support youth enrichment programs and other initiatives benefiting Cobb County. This is a great opportunity to engage in a healthy activity in the midst of the holiday season.”

There is a timed and untimed option for the 5K as well as a virtual option. The costs a $40 (timed), $35 (untimed), $50 (virtual) and $10 (Rudolph 1K). The race warm-up starts at 7:40 a.m. and the timed race kicks off at 8:08 a.m., untimed at 8:20 a.m., and the Rudolph 1K at 9:30 a.m. Register here and visit akarhozetaomega.org for more information

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the first Greek-letter organization founded by African-American women at Howard University in 1908. Led by our now 30th president, Glenda Baskin Glover, Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood of national and international stature. Its members share the same high moral, ethical, scholastic, and spiritual standards; and are leaders in their community – inspiring, serving, and empowering all with whom they come in contact, while addressing the social and economic ills of our society. For more information about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., visit www.aka1908.com.