For Immediate Release For more information contact:
Mar. 6, 2015 Judy Schmidt –214-317-9685
Kennedy/JenksTrinity River Levee Run and All Out Trinityset for March 7
WHAT:Thousands of runners and sports enthusiasts to meet on the Continental Avenue Bridge and West Dallas Gateway for
the Kennedy/Jenks Trinity River Levee Run and All Out Trinity to be heldSaturday, March7. It is the eleventh
running of the race that focuses on bringing people to the Trinity River. Mayor Mike Rawlings and Deputy Mayor Pro
TemAlonzo will officiate the Opening Ceremony.
The run will feature the Trinity Invitational Sprint, 10K run, 5K run and 1mile walk/run. The event alsoincorporates the
Glenn CarterSafety Challenge, an annualfriendly race challenge between the Dallas Fire-Rescue and Police
Departments. The runners will be encouraged and applauded on the MargaretHunt HillBridge by Cheer Teams
from West Dallas.
The Kennedy/Jenks Trinity River Levee Run is produced by the Dallas Running Club, Trinity CommonsFoundation,
and the City of Dallas along withrace partner, Luke’s Locker. Registration is availableeventday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30
a.m.The fitness fun and activities continue after the race withAll Out Trinityfrom 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. At this event
the public will have a chance to participate or watchavariety of sports events on the Continental Avenue Bridge and
West Dallas Gateway and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Come out forthe Gravelthon, Yoga on the Bridge, RAFT
Marketplace, K9 Paloosa, and other events to kick, jump, run, stretch, pose, bike, or walk. This exciting collection of
fitness activities and events is sponsored by the Trinity Commons Foundation and theCity of Dallas.
WHEN: Saturday, March 7
7 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. Warm-Up & Opening Ceremony
7:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. Trinity Invitational Sprint, 10K run, 5K run and 1 mile
walk/run
10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. Award Presentation
10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. All Out Trinity
WHO: Mayor Rawlings
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Alonzo, District 6
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Trinity River Commons Foundation
Dallas Running Club
Luke’s Locker
Ben E. Keith
Kroger
City of Dallas
WHERE: Continental Avenue Bridge and West Dallas Gateway
109 Continental Avenue, Dallas, TX 75207
About the Trinity River Corridor Project:The Trinity River Corridor Project is the largest and most complex public works and urban development project undertaken by the City of Dallas. This project is a flood protection solution at its heart and one of the largest of its type in the nation. It consists of five major components: flood protection, transportation, recreation, environmental stewardship, and business development. Projects under construction are Trinity Strand Phase I, Pavaho Wetlands, Baker Pump Station, Riverfront Boulevard Improvements, Dallas Horse Shoe Project IH35, IH30 and Margaret McDermott Bridge at IH30; Trinity Forest Golf Course, and South Central Gateway and Joppa Connector. Continental Avenue Bridge and West Dallas Gateway provide active and passive recreation options with access to the 4.6 mile Trinity Skyline Trail in the Dallas floodway with alignments along the Trinity River.