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Denton Parks and Rec plans Sept. 19 5K fundraiser, launches T‑shirt design contest
Summary
The Parks and Recreation committee set Sept. 19 for a 5K to raise money for a new walking park, discussed a $30–$35 registration fee to cover timing and approved a public T‑shirt design contest with a May 30 submission deadline.
Denton's Parks and Recreation committee approved plans to hold a 5K run on Sept. 19 to raise proceeds for the town’s new walking park and launched a community T‑shirt design contest to produce the event shirt.
Chair (speaker 1) told the committee that the 5K would start around 8 a.m. on Sept. 19 and that timing services cost roughly $1,500; members discussed charging $30–$35 for registrations to cover vendor fees and produce shirts and medals. Committee member (speaker 3) and others suggested the first year may be smaller and will help the committee learn attendance and logistics for future races.
The board approved a T‑shirt design contest to brand the “1st annual Denton 5K” and agreed on general specifications: a green shirt, three‑color print maximum, space for sponsor logos, and a May 30 submission deadline. Members encouraged youth entries and discussed awarding the winner with presentation of the first printed shirt at a meeting. The committee also discussed using a Google form for submissions and accepting physical drop‑offs at town hall.
Members discussed the fundraising target and that proceeds will benefit the new park’s walking trails and pollinator gardens. Staff were assigned to develop the contest page, finalize timing vendor details, set registration procedures and return to the committee with costs and a promotional schedule.
