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Sweeney 5K 2023

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11th Annual Camp Sweeney’s Play for the Day 5K & Festival

WHEN: Memorial Day, May 29, 2023

8AM Race Check-In, 9AM 5K Start, 9AM to Noon Festival

WHERE: Lake Highlands North Park, 9344 Church Rd, Dallas TX 75238

Join us for our 10th Annual Play for the Day 5K & Festival. Festivities include a live band and dancing, Memorial Day celebrations, and Kid Zone ride and games.

5K Timed Race – $40 – Certified course is timed with age/gender/overall placing recognition.
Family Fun Run – $30 – Fun for everyone.
Virtual Participation – $30 – Cannot attend but still want to participate, you can create a team, raise money to help a lot of great kids all from the comfort of home.

2022 RACE RESULTS:  https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/113115/#resultSetId-319039;perpage:100

Monday,May 29th, 2023, Registration 8 AM, Race Time 9 AM, Festival 9AM-12Noon
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Meet Will McClelland! Will is Sophomore at James E Meet Will McClelland! Will is Sophomore at James E. Taylor High school, where he is a proud member of Thespian Troupe 311. Will loves to perform and in his free time he enjoys spending time with his friends, and going to the gym. Will was diagnosed when he was 2 years old and has been Sweeney strong since 2018. At camp Will loves to hang out with his Jr. Ments and relax with some arts and crafts.
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