5K-Läufe in der Nähe von Hodgenville

The Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk is an October event in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. It offers an in-person 5k, a virtual 5k, and a 1-mile run for children 12 and under. The race begins and ends at Swope Toyota Dealership. Registration is $25 for the 5k and $10 for the kids' run. All proceeds support the Baptist Health Foundation Hardin. The in-person course follows a path from the dealership through Freeman Lake Park, presenting it as a community run/walk rather than a competitive road race. Dogs are included in the activities; a pet costume contest begins 30 minutes prior to the run/walk, featuring awards for cutest dog, best costume, and dog/owner look-alike. Top three male and female finishers in the 5k and kids' run will receive awards, while all 1-mile finishers get medals. This event has been held for nine years and is a partnership with the Swope Family of Dealerships. Packet pickup is available before race day at both Pet Supplies Plus and Swope Toyota.

Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K is a family-friendly 5K at the Leitchfield Sports Complex in Leitchfield, Kentucky. This community run-or-walk event has a $25 registration fee, and early entries include a race shirt. Packet pickup is on race morning, simplifying setup for local families and visiting participants. The event raises money for Acute Myeloid Leukemia research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, with proceeds donated to the hospital. Many participants walk or run to honor children affected by pediatric cancer, including those in treatment and those who have died. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, plus age-group winners from youth through adult divisions.

The Strides For Service 5K/10K begins and ends at Discovery Meadow in Downtown San Jose. Options include a 5K, 10K, a kids run, and a virtual race. The 5K and 10K courses are fast and flat, suitable for many runners and walkers. The kids run takes place within Discovery Meadow for ages 2 to 7. Participants can register individually or form/join a team. The event features a fundraising program, Run It Forward. All funds raised go to Valley Health Foundation, supporting Silicon Valley public healthcare facilities and programs. This includes equipment and training for staff, wellness resources for families, and health projects for underserved communities. Registration for the 5K and 10K includes a shirt, bib, and finisher medal. Participants aged 21 and older also receive a beer or mimosa.

Der Etown Trail Classic ist ein Trailrun, der im Nature Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky stattfindet. Dieses Frühlingsevent ist auf Runden und die Zeit auf der Strecke ausgelegt. Man kann zwischen einem 5K Trail Run, einem 8-hour Solo Endurance Race oder einer 8-hour Team Relay wählen. Das Format passt gut für Leute, die einfach nur kurz auf den Trail wollen, aber auch für Läufer, die über den Tag ordentlich Kilometer machen möchten. Die Strecke führt am Seeufer entlang, über Waldwege und hat auch wellige Abschnitte auf gemischtem Untergrund wie asphaltierten Wegen und Gravel Roads. Die 8-hour Teilnehmer drehen ihre Runden von morgens bis nachmittags, wobei sich die Relay Teams die Arbeit aufteilen. Gut bestückte Verpflegungsstationen, engagierte Helfer und Erfrischungen nach dem Rennen tragen zur Atmosphäre eines kleinen Ultra-Community-Treffens bei, ganz anders als bei einem Straßenrennen, wo man nur einmal vorbeikommt.