5K races near Elkton

The Cancer Care 5k Fun Run/Walk is a community fundraiser in Elkton, Kentucky, starting at 806 Main St. It offers three options, all beginning at 9:00 AM CDT: a 5k run, a 5k walk, and a 1-mile walk. The event takes place in early October, with a $35 entry fee for all options. The event emphasizes community support for those affected by cancer over competitive racing. Participants can celebrate survivorship or honor and remember loved ones. All proceeds benefit cancer care services provided by the Sunshine Respite House and Monie's Club Day Center.

The Booby Bolt 5k & Kids 1 Mile Fun Run is a fall community race held at Pleasant View Community Park, located at 2501 Pleasant View Road. Pink Out For Hope, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, organizes the event as its primary fundraiser to support local breast cancer patients. Participants can run or walk the 5k, and children aged 12 and under can join a separate 1-mile Fun Run. Pink Out For Hope utilizes the race to provide financial aid, resources, and encouragement to patients undergoing breast cancer treatment. The organization has assisted over 70 local patients. A recent running of the event attracted more than 500 participants, becoming the organization’s second-largest event at that time. One year's race was canceled because several board members were actively battling breast cancer, highlighting the personal connection many have to the cause.

The Tristin Franklin Memorial Timed 5k and 1mi is a local memorial race held in Pleasant View, Tennessee, starting at 2501 Pleasant View Road. Participants can select a timed 1-mile race at 8:00 AM CST or a timed 5K at 8:30 AM CST. Registration costs $20 for the mile and $30 for the 5K. The event commemorates Tristin Franklin, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for student athletes and the construction of a track in Cheatham County. As a relatively new race series, it features a straightforward two-distance format suitable for those aiming for a timed 5K or seeking a shorter mile option while contributing to the foundation's local objectives.