Beattyville KY Riverside Run (or walk) 5K (rescheduled from postponed event)
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Beattyville, Kentucky
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, for the rescheduled Beattyville KY Riverside Run 5K, an inspiring event dedicated to supporting our community's flood recovery efforts. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Beattyville, a charming town nestled along the banks of the Kentucky River, this scenic 5K race will take participants through the vibrant Main Street, showcasing local shops, the Farmers Market, and the beautifully renovated Town Square.
This event not only promises to be a fun and engaging way to enjoy the outdoors, but it also plays a crucial role in revitalizing our community after the devastating floods of 2021 and more recently. Your participation will directly contribute to the Love Local Fund, which has been pivotal in supporting local businesses and restoring our downtown area. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the LCMHS Track Team, our dedicated race partner. Lace up your shoes and come be a part of something special as we run (or walk) for a cause that matters!
This event not only promises to be a fun and engaging way to enjoy the outdoors, but it also plays a crucial role in revitalizing our community after the devastating floods of 2021 and more recently. Your participation will directly contribute to the Love Local Fund, which has been pivotal in supporting local businesses and restoring our downtown area. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the LCMHS Track Team, our dedicated race partner. Lace up your shoes and come be a part of something special as we run (or walk) for a cause that matters!
Organiser's Description
_NEW DATE MAY 10TH_ RESCHEDULED EVENT
Riverside Run 5K for the LOVE LOCAL flood relief fund! Join us in beautiful Beattyville, KY, for the Riverside Run 5K, a race dedicated to supporting our communitys flood recovery efforts. Beattyville is a small eastern Kentucky town on the banks of the Kentucky River, where the north and south fork rivers meet to give birth to the Kentucky River. This scenic 5K will take you through Beattyvilles charming Main Street, including the Farmers Market, local shops, and our newly renovated Town Square. The route continues along River Drive, offering stunning views of the birthplace of the Kentucky River. Our small river community has a big heart, and your participation will help us continue to recover. Since the devastating 2021 flood, weve worked hard to revitalize our downtown through the Love Local Fund, which has supported business signage, awning and paint grants, and promotional efforts. Sadly, we were recently impacted by another historic flood, causing significant damage to our downtown once again.
Proceeds from this race will directly support the Love Local Funds continued recovery efforts, helping businesses restore and rebuild. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the LCMHS Track Team, our race partner. Race Hosts: Beattyville Main Street, Beattyville/Lee County Tourism, & LCMHS Track Team.
Riverside Run 5K for the LOVE LOCAL flood relief fund! Join us in beautiful Beattyville, KY, for the Riverside Run 5K, a race dedicated to supporting our communitys flood recovery efforts. Beattyville is a small eastern Kentucky town on the banks of the Kentucky River, where the north and south fork rivers meet to give birth to the Kentucky River. This scenic 5K will take you through Beattyvilles charming Main Street, including the Farmers Market, local shops, and our newly renovated Town Square. The route continues along River Drive, offering stunning views of the birthplace of the Kentucky River. Our small river community has a big heart, and your participation will help us continue to recover. Since the devastating 2021 flood, weve worked hard to revitalize our downtown through the Love Local Fund, which has supported business signage, awning and paint grants, and promotional efforts. Sadly, we were recently impacted by another historic flood, causing significant damage to our downtown once again.
Proceeds from this race will directly support the Love Local Funds continued recovery efforts, helping businesses restore and rebuild. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the LCMHS Track Team, our race partner. Race Hosts: Beattyville Main Street, Beattyville/Lee County Tourism, & LCMHS Track Team.
Participate in Running Research
Receive 2 FREE months of run training from our friends at RunDot
The RunDot Project is a research initiative that helps RunDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that RunDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewBeattyville KY Riverside Run (or walk) 5K (rescheduled from postponed event)
