Cruisin’ for Cancer 5k & Car Show
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Past event
7:15 AM EDT
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Free–$32.80 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled day at the Cruisin’ for Cancer 5K & Car Show, taking place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at John Hardin High School in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky. This vibrant event kicks off at 7:30 AM with a spirited 5K Run/Walk, welcoming participants of all ages to support a worthy cause. Before the main race, little ones can join the FREE Kids Dash at 7:15 AM, making it a family-friendly affair.
The event not only aims to raise funds for Jimmy Hardesty, who is bravely battling Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer, but also promises a day filled with excitement and community spirit. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, attendees can enjoy a spectacular car show, live music, delicious food trucks, raffles, face painting, and even a balloon artist! Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall finishers, adding an extra layer of competition to this heartwarming day. Registration is only $30 for adults, which includes a special race t-shirt if you register by July 18, 2025. Don
The event not only aims to raise funds for Jimmy Hardesty, who is bravely battling Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer, but also promises a day filled with excitement and community spirit. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, attendees can enjoy a spectacular car show, live music, delicious food trucks, raffles, face painting, and even a balloon artist! Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall finishers, adding an extra layer of competition to this heartwarming day. Registration is only $30 for adults, which includes a special race t-shirt if you register by July 18, 2025. Don
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Races
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Cruisin for Cancer 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$32.80
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FREE Kids Dash
Entries closed7:15 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
Join us for a benefit 5K Run/Walk at John Hardin High School, 384 W A Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky on August 2, 2025 beginning at 7:30am. The Kids Dash will begin at 7:15am.
Bring yourself, your family, or your 5K team to support Jimmy Hardesty diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer that has spread to the brain, spine T12 vertebrae, and lymph nodes. All proceeds and donations support Jimmy and his family, including Brandy, Lexi, and Luke.
Afterwards, join us from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a fun-packed day, including a car show, music, food trucks, raffles, face painting, and balloon artist!
We will have awards for the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall finishers.
Registration is $30 for adults and includes a special race t-shirt if registered by the t-shirt deadline, Friday, July 18, 2025. (Shirts are not guaranteed after July 18th due to printing deadlines.)
Join us at 7:15am for the FREE Kids Dash for children 12 and under.
Packet pickup on race morning will begin at 630 am. The 5K Race begins at 730 am.
Bring yourself, your family, or your 5K team to support Jimmy Hardesty diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer that has spread to the brain, spine T12 vertebrae, and lymph nodes. All proceeds and donations support Jimmy and his family, including Brandy, Lexi, and Luke.
Afterwards, join us from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a fun-packed day, including a car show, music, food trucks, raffles, face painting, and balloon artist!
We will have awards for the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall finishers.
Registration is $30 for adults and includes a special race t-shirt if registered by the t-shirt deadline, Friday, July 18, 2025. (Shirts are not guaranteed after July 18th due to printing deadlines.)
Join us at 7:15am for the FREE Kids Dash for children 12 and under.
Packet pickup on race morning will begin at 630 am. The 5K Race begins at 730 am.
Location
John Hardin High School, 384 W A Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown, 42701, KY, United States
Cruisin’ for Cancer 5k & Car Show
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