5K races near Berea

Redeeming Hope’s Blueheart Twilight Run 5K is a new chip-timed 5K run/walk at White Hall Park in Richmond. The course is flat and fast, running through the park in Richmond/Madison County. The event also offers a 1 Mile Fun Walk, a free Kid’s Dash for children 9 and under, and a virtual runner/walker option, allowing families and remote supporters to participate in multiple ways. The event is structured as a community gathering, not solely a 5K start. Dogs on fixed-length leashes and strollers are permitted. Children in the dash will receive participation medals, and parents can purchase a commemorative shirt for the children’s event. Race amenities include music, food, lights, neon paint, free race photos, shirts (while supplies last), and awards for the top three male and female overall finishers, plus the top three in five-year age groups. Packet pickup will be at the White Hall Pavilion on race evening; no advance-day pickup is scheduled.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Richmond, KY, offers a straightforward road race series at Whitehall Park. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, all beginning at 8:30 AM. This event is designed for runners seeking a simple race morning: packet pickup is available from 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM, parking is located near the start, and pre-race registration on RunSignup is required as there is no same-day sign-up. The race courses feature repeat out-and-back segments. The 5K covers a 1.56-mile out-and-back section twice. The 10K uses the same 1.56-mile out-and-back four times. The half marathon consists of a 2.18-mile out-and-back route repeated six times. The event has a 3-hour and 30-minute time limit. Registration costs are $30 for the 5K, $45 for the 10K, and $65 for the half marathon, with a $5 fee for participants aged 1 to 15.

The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K begins Thanksgiving morning in Southern Utah, with pie at the finish. Participants can select the half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a 1K kids run; all races start at 8:00 AM. This event is designed as a family holiday gathering, offering official timing for competitive runners and park entertainment for those attending with children. The course features wide roads and one-way traffic to minimize congestion. All finishers will receive a Gobbler medal, a T-shirt, and a sweatband for those registered by the deadline. Awards will be presented to overall and division winners soon after the races conclude. Children can enjoy bounce houses, and the day will also include a Turkey Toss fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting local charities.

The Titletown Turkey Trot begins Thanksgiving morning at Millennium Park in Danville, Kentucky, billed as the town's largest race. It offers two events: a chip-timed 5K run/walk with overall and age-group awards, and an untimed 1-mile Gobble Wobble for a short walk or easy jog. The event accommodates runners seeking results and families, welcoming walkers, children, strollers, and pets. The course follows paved trails within a closed route at Millennium Park. All finishers receive a commemorative medal, and participants get Titletown-branded cold-weather gear like a beanie or ear warmers. The morning also features free race photos, a Thanksgiving photo setup, the Titletown turkey mascot, music, food and coffee trucks, games, a bounce house, free popcorn, and cotton candy. The race benefits the Danville-Boyle County Shop with a Cop program, aiming to raise $3,000. The prior edition attracted over 300 runners.

The Titletown Turkey Trot begins and ends at Boyle County High School in Danville, Kentucky, on Thanksgiving morning. It is the largest race in Danville, offering a chip-timed 5K for runners seeking a result and a 1-mile Gobble Wobble for those preferring a short walk or easy jog. The event includes overall and age-group awards in the 5K, catering to a broad audience of runners, walkers, children, strollers, pets, and spectators. The 5K course starts on the Boyle County High School turf field, then proceeds on a closed course along paved roads and a walking path through Millennium Park. All participants receive a Titletown Turkey Trot long-sleeve shirt and a finisher medal. The race commemorates Deangelo Durham, a Danville community member who passed away at 38, with proceeds benefiting a scholarship fund for his two children. The event has seen consistent growth, with over 345 runners participating in the last edition.

Westside Community Church hosts a walk/run at Junction City Park. Participants receive a t-shirt at the Westside 5K Derby Dash. Sizes and availability are limited for sign-ups after April 17th.