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October 31, 2013

Urban League of Greater Dallas 5K – 8K

Join the Urban League of Greater Dallas on Saturday, November 16, from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM CST in their 2nd Annual 5k – 8k Walk/Run with a Purpose.

You could walk/sprint 5-k and burn 310-330 calories

You would have walked 3.1 miles

You would have completed 25 laps on an indoor track

Depending on your pace you could complete 5-k in less than 45 minutes.

Vendors from the Dallas Metroplex will be participating and the Urban League has additional items that will be available for a small donation including: Caps, Water Bottles, Tote Bags, Face Painting, Jewelry and much more

Event proceeds underwrite community outreach, employment, health, veterans assistance, HIV/Aids Awareness, Seniors and Grandparents, Financial Literacy, Housing and Education for low to moderate income families.

Click on the link below to register or RSVP.

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