1st Annual Back to School 5k
- Date Sat 30th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Henderson, Kentucky
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Labor Day weekend with excitement at the 1st Annual Back to School 5k in Henderson, Kentucky! On Saturday, August 30, 2025, join the community for a fun-filled day of running and walking, starting at 8:00 AM in the picturesque downtown area. Participants can choose to take part in the 5k Run/Walk, covering approximately 3.1 miles, or join the 5k Walk, which will commence shortly after the runners take off. Families are welcome to bring their little ones for the Kids Fun Run, which will begin shortly after the last 5k racer crosses the finish line, around 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM.
The event will be hosted at the front of Cap & Cork, located at 104 N Water St. Registration is just $25 per person, and all proceeds will benefit local middle school cross country programs, helping to expand opportunities for young athletes in the area. With check-in beginning at 7:00 AM, participants will have plenty of time to pick up their race shirts and get ready for the day. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers, making this an exciting event for both competitive
The event will be hosted at the front of Cap & Cork, located at 104 N Water St. Registration is just $25 per person, and all proceeds will benefit local middle school cross country programs, helping to expand opportunities for young athletes in the area. With check-in beginning at 7:00 AM, participants will have plenty of time to pick up their race shirts and get ready for the day. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers, making this an exciting event for both competitive
Organiser's Description
Start your Labor Day weekend off right, and join us for the 1st Annual Back to School 5k!
START TIME: The 5k Run/Walk will begin at 8:00 AM with the 5k Walk beginning shortly after once everyone has time to move up to the starting line. The Kids Fun Run will begin after the last racer crosses the finish line for the 5k. We estimate that it will start between 8:45 AM and 9:15 AM.
LOCATION: Front of Cap & Cork (104 N Water St, Henderson, KY 42420)
THE RACE: The race will be a 5k (~3.1 miles) in the beautiful downtown Henderson. Check out the Race Course Map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6566148349]!
_*The Kids Fun Run will be at the same start line as the 5k and will just go around the block (Map Coming Soon)._
COST: Registration is $25.00/per person for the 5k Run/Walk and 5k Walk. The Kids Fun Run is open to all of our kiddos. Anyone can join in day of; however, we recommend completing the free registration for planning purposes.
CHECK-IN AND SHIRT PICK-UP: Check-in and day-of registration will open at 7:00 AM on the front patio of Cap & Cork. Shirts will be available to those who purchase them before EOD on Wednesday, August 20.
AWARDS: Medals will be provided to the first 10 men and 10 women that cross the finish line. Medals will be given out and announced directly after the Kids Fun Run concludes.
TIMING: Timing will be the old-fashioned method like we do with local invitational cross country races. When you check in, we will write your associated race number on each hand. These numbers will be caught at the finish line as all runners and walkers cross through.
We do not currently have the funds this year for bib timing, but we hope to have that sorted out for next year's 2nd Annual Back to School 5k!
WEATHER: The race will go on rain or shine! If threatening weather is in the area, we will delay until safe.
BENEFACTOR:
This race is being hosted and administered by North Middle School. Proceeds will primarily support the following two areas:
* The expansion of NMS XC, which now includes K-5 students at Cairo, East Heights, South Heights, and Spottsville Elementary Schools.
* Henderson County Schools' cross country programs at large, as we set aside funds to work with the City of Henderson on establishing a home cross country course for the district (more details to come later this year).
START TIME: The 5k Run/Walk will begin at 8:00 AM with the 5k Walk beginning shortly after once everyone has time to move up to the starting line. The Kids Fun Run will begin after the last racer crosses the finish line for the 5k. We estimate that it will start between 8:45 AM and 9:15 AM.
LOCATION: Front of Cap & Cork (104 N Water St, Henderson, KY 42420)
THE RACE: The race will be a 5k (~3.1 miles) in the beautiful downtown Henderson. Check out the Race Course Map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6566148349]!
_*The Kids Fun Run will be at the same start line as the 5k and will just go around the block (Map Coming Soon)._
COST: Registration is $25.00/per person for the 5k Run/Walk and 5k Walk. The Kids Fun Run is open to all of our kiddos. Anyone can join in day of; however, we recommend completing the free registration for planning purposes.
CHECK-IN AND SHIRT PICK-UP: Check-in and day-of registration will open at 7:00 AM on the front patio of Cap & Cork. Shirts will be available to those who purchase them before EOD on Wednesday, August 20.
AWARDS: Medals will be provided to the first 10 men and 10 women that cross the finish line. Medals will be given out and announced directly after the Kids Fun Run concludes.
TIMING: Timing will be the old-fashioned method like we do with local invitational cross country races. When you check in, we will write your associated race number on each hand. These numbers will be caught at the finish line as all runners and walkers cross through.
We do not currently have the funds this year for bib timing, but we hope to have that sorted out for next year's 2nd Annual Back to School 5k!
WEATHER: The race will go on rain or shine! If threatening weather is in the area, we will delay until safe.
BENEFACTOR:
This race is being hosted and administered by North Middle School. Proceeds will primarily support the following two areas:
* The expansion of NMS XC, which now includes K-5 students at Cairo, East Heights, South Heights, and Spottsville Elementary Schools.
* Henderson County Schools' cross country programs at large, as we set aside funds to work with the City of Henderson on establishing a home cross country course for the district (more details to come later this year).
1st Annual Back to School 5k
