5th Annual Run Morehead 5K
- Date Fri 24th October 2025
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Morehead, Kentucky
- Price Free - $32.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 5th Annual Run Morehead 5K, happening on Friday, October 24, 2025, in the charming town of Morehead, Rowan County! This exciting twilight race kicks off at 6 p.m., inviting participants to enjoy a vibrant experience while supporting a worthy cause. All proceeds from the event benefit "Shop with a Cop," a heartwarming initiative that allows local officers to take children shopping for holiday gifts.
The 5K features a closed scenic course through downtown Morehead, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a leisurely walker, or even a dog owner looking for a fun outing, this event welcomes everyone! Participants are encouraged to wear their brightest colors or even their spookiest Halloween costumes to truly light up the night. Enjoy a range of festivities, including music, food, and camaraderie at the start/finish area. You'll receive a commemorative long-sleeved race shirt, a finisher's medal, and the chance to win awards in various age categories. Join us as we lace up our shoes and make a difference, one glowing step at a time!
The 5K features a closed scenic course through downtown Morehead, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a leisurely walker, or even a dog owner looking for a fun outing, this event welcomes everyone! Participants are encouraged to wear their brightest colors or even their spookiest Halloween costumes to truly light up the night. Enjoy a range of festivities, including music, food, and camaraderie at the start/finish area. You'll receive a commemorative long-sleeved race shirt, a finisher's medal, and the chance to win awards in various age categories. Join us as we lace up our shoes and make a difference, one glowing step at a time!
Organiser's Description
THE TWILIGHT 5K IS BACK!
The 5th Annual Run Morehead 5K will be on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025.
RACE TIME- 6 p.m.
DAY OF PACKET PICKUP- 4:45-5:45 p.m.
LOCATION- Rowan County Arts Center
DAY BEFORE PACKET PICKUP- Thursday, October 23- 5-7 P.M. at MOREHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT 309. West Main St. across from Walgreens
After a glowing success in 2024, were lighting up the the night once again!
This isnt just a race- its a party with a purpose. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SHOP WITH A COP, a heartwarming program where our local officers take children shopping for holiday gifts.
Dress Code: WEAR your BRIGHTEST COLORS and get ready to GLOW, or even your SPOOKY HALLOWEEN GEAR!
PARTICIPANTS will receive a RACE SHIRT, FINISHERS MEDAL, AND THE CHANCE TO WIN SOME AWARDS.
Walkers are welcomed as are strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes. Music, food, and other festivities will be set up at the start/finish.
Shirts will be long-sleeved sizes S- 3X. If you need another size please check with us for the possibility.
Enjoy a run, walk, or stroll through Morehead as a part of the city initiative to keep people moving. The event will kick off at the Rowan County Art Center.
Lace up and lets make a difference- one glowing step at a time!
RACE FEATURES:
* CLOSED SCENIC COURSE THROUGH DOWNTOWN MOREHEAD
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL
* 5K AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT OPTIONS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL AND TOP 3 M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGS (0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* FOOD, FUN, & FELLOWSHIP
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE
* CHIP TIMING BY RACERISE
PACKET PICKUP: We will hold an advanced day Packet Pickup on Thursday, October 23rd from 5-7pm at the MOREHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT (ADDRESS: 309 W. Main St. Morehead, KY 40351, Across the street from Walgreens). Picking up for family/friends is encouraged with no credentials, paperwork or ID's necessary. We will also have race evening PPU at the Rowan County Arts Center from 4:45-5:45pm.
The 5th Annual Run Morehead 5K will be on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025.
RACE TIME- 6 p.m.
DAY OF PACKET PICKUP- 4:45-5:45 p.m.
LOCATION- Rowan County Arts Center
DAY BEFORE PACKET PICKUP- Thursday, October 23- 5-7 P.M. at MOREHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT 309. West Main St. across from Walgreens
After a glowing success in 2024, were lighting up the the night once again!
This isnt just a race- its a party with a purpose. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SHOP WITH A COP, a heartwarming program where our local officers take children shopping for holiday gifts.
Dress Code: WEAR your BRIGHTEST COLORS and get ready to GLOW, or even your SPOOKY HALLOWEEN GEAR!
PARTICIPANTS will receive a RACE SHIRT, FINISHERS MEDAL, AND THE CHANCE TO WIN SOME AWARDS.
Walkers are welcomed as are strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes. Music, food, and other festivities will be set up at the start/finish.
Shirts will be long-sleeved sizes S- 3X. If you need another size please check with us for the possibility.
Enjoy a run, walk, or stroll through Morehead as a part of the city initiative to keep people moving. The event will kick off at the Rowan County Art Center.
Lace up and lets make a difference- one glowing step at a time!
RACE FEATURES:
* CLOSED SCENIC COURSE THROUGH DOWNTOWN MOREHEAD
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL
* 5K AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT OPTIONS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL AND TOP 3 M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGS (0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* FOOD, FUN, & FELLOWSHIP
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE
* CHIP TIMING BY RACERISE
PACKET PICKUP: We will hold an advanced day Packet Pickup on Thursday, October 23rd from 5-7pm at the MOREHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT (ADDRESS: 309 W. Main St. Morehead, KY 40351, Across the street from Walgreens). Picking up for family/friends is encouraged with no credentials, paperwork or ID's necessary. We will also have race evening PPU at the Rowan County Arts Center from 4:45-5:45pm.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
Fri 24th October 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$32.50
Chip-timed 5K run/walk on paved roadway surfaces. Walkers and strollers welcomed. Awards for Top Finishers. Participants receive a commemorative race shirt and finisher's medal. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
$32.50
If you can't join us in person (or aren't ready for an in-person race), consider joining us as a virtual runner/walker. For a $35 donation, we'll mail your race shirt and finisher's medal, so you can complete your Run Morehead 5K on your schedule in your own hometown. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Long-Sleeved Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
Fri 24th October 2025 (4:30PM EDT)
Free
To make our race special, we need 6-8 volunteers to work a race day shift from 4:30-8:00pm. Volunteers will receive a commemorative race shirt for helping out.
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