Corridas de 5K perto de Ferguson

The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer begins and ends at Alton Blakley Ford on South Highway 27 in Somerset, Kentucky. This Saturday morning 5K offers two divisions: a standard run and a competitive walk, with both starting at 8:30 a.m. The event maintains a straightforward format: a single 5K distance, a dealership start-finish location, and a $25 registration fee for either division. Prizes are awarded to the top overall male and female teams, alongside age-group awards ranging from 10 and under to 70 and over. All participants will receive a race T-shirt.

The Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk is an in-person run/walk in Williamsburg, Kentucky. It starts at 9:00 AM, with a 5K race as the main distance. A 1-mile Fun Dog Walk is also available, making the event suitable for runners, walkers, and those wishing to share their dog-focused fundraising spirit on the course. Entry begins at $25, with proceeds benefiting the Knox/Whitley Humane Association, also known as the Knox/Whitley Animal Shelter. The 5K follows a quick out-and-back route, identical to the one used for the local Turkey Trot. The shelter provides care and housing for homeless animals awaiting adoption across Knox, Whitley, and Clay counties, in addition to offering spay and neuter services to combat local animal overpopulation. This race has a direct community benefit: each registration aids the organization in its ongoing mission to care for animals and save more lives.

Dash For A Cure 5K is an annual October run/walk held at the London Farmer's Market in London. The 5K, 1 Mile Fun Walk, and free Kid's Dash all begin at 3 p.m. This event raises funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness and the Karlyle Keith Young Cancer Fund. Participants are encouraged to wear pink. The 5K course is flat and fast, winding through downtown London and Veteran's Memorial Park. It is suitable for those aiming for a fast time and those participating for the cause. The race features chip timing by RaceRise, commemorative shirts, free photos by Ruby Cline-Eaton, overall awards, five-year age-group awards (0-9 through 70+), post-race food, social teams with a largest-team prize, and a Best Dressed Pink Out prize.

The Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run is a 5K run/walk held on General Burnside Island State Park, beginning at 9:30 PM. The course winds through the Christmas Island light display, making the race centered on holiday lights instead of a standard daytime road course. Check-in and race-day registration are located at the park’s Lower Gravel Lot, with the start and finish in the Upper Lot. The event features a costume contest for individuals and teams, encouraging outfits like Santa’s Sleigh and Reindeer Team. Following the 5K, participants reconvene in the Upper Lot for refreshments and awards.

The Ugly Sweater 5K takes place in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park during the holiday season. The dress code is central to the event: runners are encouraged to wear their ugliest holiday sweaters. This 5K is organized by NYCRUNS, featuring pace-based start corrals on Well House Drive and the main Festival Area in the Nethermead. Runners can collect bibs and shirts, check bags, use restrooms, and return to this area post-race. The course follows just under one full loop of Prospect Park. Water stations are available along the route, leading to a final push up Center Drive before the finish. Participants receive Gatorade, water, fruit, a bagel with schmear, a tech shirt, and a medal that the race playfully calls “the ugliest medal ever,” though it’s also acknowledged as quite attractive. It caters more to a family and friends holiday run than a strictly competitive event, yet the course maintains its USATF-certified status, consistent with other NYCRUNS races.

The Frozen Nuts Trail Run takes participants along mostly unpaved paths bordering Lake Cumberland in Pulaski County Park, near Nancy, Kentucky. This mid-winter trail event offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, alongside a 5K run/walk for those preferring a shorter, more relaxed pace. The course is 95% unpaved, emphasizing dirt and hills over road running. The trails are described as maintained and clearly marked, yet the race incorporates rolling terrain and the demands of cold-weather running. Each participant faces a climb up “finisher hill,” a notable challenge at the end of the race. As a newer event that includes a T-shirt but no prize money, its appeal lies in the trail running challenge itself, not financial reward.

The Shamrock Shuffle 5K is a St. Patrick's Day run and walk in Somerset, Kentucky, organized by the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. The event features a measured 5K Run/Walk, a separate 5K Competitive Walk, and a Fastest Kid In Town race for children. It is designed for participants of all levels, from those beginning a fitness routine to experienced runners and walkers seeking a timed effort. The 5K begins and ends at the Chamber of Commerce office, with the course extending through the Pulaski County area. Professional chip timing provides accurate results for runners and competitive walkers. The race incorporates the local St. Patrick's Day theme, referred to as a Lake Cumberland-style event, and participants registering before race day get a commemorative shirt.