The Dutch Dash, the new name for Central College’s annual springtime run on campus, is scheduled this week. 

The event at 6 p.m. this Friday is free and the public is welcome to run or walk the 1.853 mile course. New this year will be photo ops along the route that highlight Central traditions. Runners are encouraged to stop and pose in front of the phone booth, run down Peace Mall like the Lemming Race, enjoy a cookie outside of Central Market for Fresh Cookie Tuesday, have a donut hole and pose in front of the Wheaties signs from Breakfast of Champions, and move a box or two outside of Graham representing Move-in Day.

The route will begin and end in the A.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex parking lot. Free T-shirts will be given away on a first-come basis. After the race, runners can enjoy a root beer float or drinks at the cash bar for those 21 and older with a government-issued ID.

Those interested in participating can register for the Dutch Dash here or by contacting assistant dean of students Kristi Leonard at leonardk@central.edu.