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15th Annual Darien Dash Race
15th Annual Darien Dash 5k, 10k and Fun Run Fundraiser For Education

The 15th Annual Darien Dash is a fundraiser event sponsored by the Darien Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the fundraiser proceeds will benefit local schools and youth organizations.
Join us for the 15th Annual Darien Dash to be held Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Darien Community Park. Sponsorship Opportunities are now available.
Presenting Sponsor (Limit 2) - Member $3,500 - Non-Member $6,500
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T-Shirt Sponsor - Member $350 - Non-Member $650
Event Marketing/Post Race Sponsor - Member $250 - Non-Member $450
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Water Station Sponsor (Limit 2) - Member $200 - Non-Member $400
Gear Check Sponsor (Limit 1) - Member $300 - Non-Member $600
Fun Run Sponsor (Limit 2) - Member $250 - Non-Member $450
Race Bag Sponsor - Member $75 - Non-Member $125
Sponsorships can be made online at www.darienchamber.com.
Sponsorship deadline is March 16, 2015.
Take the Challenge! Be a Champion! Mark your calendars for May 17, 2015. That’s the date for the 15th Annual Darien Dash. Here’s the great news for your school or youth organization. The Darien Chamber of Commerce is promoting the event as the Darien Dash for Education and offering special prizes just for you! Get excited! Get motivated! There are $2500 in special prizes that could be yours!
‣ $1000, $600, and $400 awards to the three schools with the highest number of participant
‣ $500 award to the youth organization with the highest number of participants
In order to qualify for the prizes you must meet the following criteria:
‣ Have a minimum of 35 participants from your school or organization
‣ A participant is considered to be any individual who registers for the race and names a school or organization that they represent
‣ Each participant my list only ONE school or organization
Need promotional flyers to spark interest and motivate people to sign up? No problem. The Darien Chamber of Commerce will provide them upon receiving your request. Get going now! Distribute the flyers and promote the event to your faculty, students, parents, families, and any other potential participants! Register now at www.dariendash.com.
Registered runners can pick up their race packets at the Darien Chamber of Commerce Office at Darien City Hall, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien Friday, May 15, 2015 from 9am to 5pm and Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 8am to 3pm. This event, including the prizes, is made possible through the support of our sponsors. For more details visit www.dariendash.com.
If you would like to volunteer at Darien Dash please call the Darien Chamber office at 630-968-0004.