The 4th Annual Disaster Dash 5K completed another successful event on September 16th, 2023 in Little Rock. Over 100 runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants of all ages and abilities gathered at the beautiful Arkansas River Trail at Murray Park to take part in the community event benefitting victims of natural disaster. 

This year’s special guests included Zachary Hall, Arkansas Storm Chaser, and Dennis Cavanaugh, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with NOAA’s National Weather Service of Little Rock. Each offered an exciting glimpse into the unique roles they play to help keep Arkansans safe through weather awareness. 

Thanks to registrations, sponsorships, and donations, this year’s event raised $5,500 to support volunteer organizations who are first on the scene following natural disasters. 

Event organizers wish to extend their deepest thanks to the volunteers who generously gave their time & energy to make the event successful, and to the many supporters who contributed through sponsorships, donations, door prize merchandise, race supplies, and much more. 

Race results, finish line videos, and photos are available on the Disaster Dash website, and everyone is invited to follow the race pages on Facebook & Instagram. Contact race director Dana Parten with questions at disasterdash5k@gmail.com.

The Disaster Dash is a fundraiser for the Jannette Wells Jaco Memorial Endowment, an Arkansas Community Foundation fund. Its mission is to advocate weather safety awareness and raise funds for victims of natural disasters, while building an all-inclusive community event.