Dormont Dash and Street Fair planning
Summary
The September race had to move to Sunday, August 30 because the timing company wasn't available. Swag bags are out this year, but the board is chasing food trucks, bagels, and grocery-store sponsorships to keep the post-race experience strong.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Timing-company invoice pending; eliminating swag bags reduces costs, with sponsorship outreach to offset food expenses.
Runners and walkers who get food and sponsor support at the race; local businesses that donate get visibility.
Runners who valued the swag bags in past years will no longer receive them.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Supercommittee - Jun 22, 2026
The traditional July 4 kids' events will still happen at 10 a.m. — council and the Recreation Board are running them this year because DABA couldn't field volunteers. More volunteers are being recruited.
Recreation Board - Jun 15, 2026
The Dash is at 78 sign-ups with sponsors lining up, and Moonlit Burgers is now sponsoring the Street Fair Kids Zone — the board may repeat its popular free pumpkin painting.
Recreation Board - Mar 9, 2026
The September race had to move to Sunday, August 30 because the timing company wasn't available. Swag bags are out this year, but the board is chasing food trucks, bagels, and grocery-store sponsorships to keep the post-race experience strong.
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