Dad Fest 2009:
Details of our event for 2009 to be announced soon! Dad Fest is an annual event that creates a forum for Dads and their family to gather together to celebrate their lives, their health and their importance to the American family. Join with us in celebration this year. We know you will have a great time and make memories that will live forever!
Benefiting:
The proceeds from the Dadfest will go to the Urology Research & Education Foundation (UREF). UREF is a non-profit organization located in Dallas, Texas and founded for the purpose of promoting awareness among patients and physicians about urologic diseases. Visit their web site at www.urologyfoundation.org. In addition to its vital role in providing free screening for prostate cancer, UREF has developed information for patients regarding risk reduction and early diagnosis for prostate cancer. UREF is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle for the prevention of urologic diseases and to encouraging early diagnosis through screening and regular medical evaluations. You can help by donating funds directly to UREF online by clicking on the right hand corner of the top of every page on this web site. You may also donate by check. Mail your donation to UREF, 8230 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 700, Dallas , Texas 75231

Date: To be announced

 

2008 DadfestEvent Photos by: Jerry Glover Photgraphy

Cost - Individuals:
$25 June 8 - June 20, 2008
$30 Race Day
$10 for children age 6 - 12
Children 5 & Under are free with adult entry and will not need to fill out an entry form, but when you pick up your packet you will need to sign a liability waiver for them. We will have child size T-shirts for them
$30 Dad & Child Team (Child 12-) 6/8 to Event
$40 Dad & Child Team (Child 13+) 6/8 to Event
Printable entry form
Schedule:
6:30 - 8:00 a.m. Late Registration
8:00 a.m. 50 Yard Dash
8:30 a.m. Dadfest 5k
9:30 a.m. Diaper Dash
10:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony
 Packet Pickup:
June 18 - 20 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Run-On Dallas -5400 E Mockingbird #114 - 214-821-0909
Run-On Richardson - 1469 W Campbell - 972-231-8260
Run-On Coppell - 680 N Denton Tap Rd - 972-956-5550
Run-On McKinney - 5180 Eldorado Pkwy #200 - 972-540-0333
www.runontexas.com

Volunteers needed: Events like ours need your generous help. If you can help by volunteering for race morning duties, please email us - lewis.george@dadfest.com
ChampionChip Timing:
Dadfest will use the computerized ChampionChip timing system, which records your time precisely from start to finish. Awards will be based on gun time. You must pick up your loaner chip at the event race morning. You may use your own ChampionChip, however make sure it is entered on your entry form and it is your responsibility to ensure that it matches your bib number. If you do not wear a chip, you will not be timed and will not be included in any results. All loaner chips must be surrendered at the finish line.
Take The Test!:
We will have free prostate cancer screenings on site. You do not have to be entered in the run to be screened. Prostate cancer is killing our fathers. The early stages of the disease are often symptom free. All men over 40 should have an annual exam and be tested. Those with prostate cancer in their family history may even need it earlier. The sad part is that men are not going to their doctors and often don't even ask for even a simple PSA test. You do not need be a paid entrant to get the free screening. The public is invited. Guys consider the stories you can tell after this event. The prostate cancer screenings will be held in the Dallas Cowboys Locker Room. Worth the trip just to be there one last time!
The 50 Yard Dash (Children age 8 and under)
This a great opportunity for the smaller kids to be featured and cheered on while running. We will run waves of children 6-8 at a time so each kid gets that special attention! There will be finisher medals for all kids crossing the finish line. Children 5 & Under can run the 50 Yard Dash (if they are not running the 5k) at no charge as long as an adult has a paid entry. Registration for all children doing the 50 Yard Dash does not need to be done in advance. You only have to sign a liability waiver for your child when you pick up your packet or race day at the event. We will have plenty of child T-shirts available for all. Have your child dash 50 yards on the field at Texas Stadium!
The Dad's Day 5K:
Walkers are welcome! We will be running our 14th edition of the Dad's Day 5k at 8:00 am. We will award the top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 0-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-89, 90+. Awards also for the overall and master's male and female finishers. Prostate Cancer Survivors can compete in the survivor division with awards for the top five finishers
5K Dad and Child Teams:
Because the 5k teams have become so popular we have expanded our age group categories this year. Team times will be based on the combined times of Dad & Child. We will have awards for the top three Dad and Male Child teams and top three Dad and Female Child teams in each age group. The age groups based on the child's age are: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-17, 18-25, and 26+.
Here are our 5k-team rules:
Anyone that is entered as a team will not be eligible for individual awards. This means if either Dad or child thinks they will win age group awards don't enter as a team.
Your team age group will be determined by the age and sex of the child. So if Dad is 80 and child is a 50-year-old man then they are going to be in the male 26+ group.
Both Dad and child must run the 5k to be a team. A child in a stroller does not count.
Sorry Dad if you have more than one child and you want to be in the team competition, you have to pick one or all of you just compete in the regular 5k

The Diaper Dash
At Dad's Day no one is left out. This event will take place on a five-foot padded track up on our stage for all to see. Bring your baby under the age of one who is not yet walking. We will put baby on one end of track and dad on other end. Dad can do anything possible to encourage their child to crawl to them. The five fastest babies will receive prizes for their efforts. All babies will receive their very first race T-shirt. There will be no charge for the baby in this event, but we do ask that Dad has a paid entry.

Dadfest Festival:
The latest in Ford Vehicles will be on display
Enjoy a great classic car show
Home Depot will be on hand with free work projects for the kids
Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders
Great food!
Face painters
Inflatables full of fun
T-shirts:
Great T-shirts with our event logo will be guaranteed for all entrants signed up before race day. We will have kids T-shirt sizes in limited quantities.
Weather:
Drink plenty of liquids and come to have fun. The temperatures usually start and end in the 80's. All dogs will be barred from the event area.
Parking:
To be announced

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