DanceBlue 5K Race For The Kids
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Georgetown, Kentucky
- Price $23.25 - $33.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd Annual DanceBlue 5K Race for the Kids, taking place on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, in Georgetown, Scott! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 AM at Great Crossings High School and offers a scenic 5K run/walk through the beautiful campus area. Participants will enjoy paved surfaces, commemorative race t-shirts, and the chance to win awards for top finishers.
Join us for a day filled with food, fun, and fellowship, all for a great cause! The DanceBlue initiative is dedicated to raising funds for the University of Kentucky's Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, and the passionate students involved have already raised over $29,000 to support groundbreaking research and enhance the patient experience. With special pricing for students aged 17 and under, this 5K is an incredible opportunity to make a difference while having a blast with friends and family. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that brings the community together in the fight against pediatric cancer!
Join us for a day filled with food, fun, and fellowship, all for a great cause! The DanceBlue initiative is dedicated to raising funds for the University of Kentucky's Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, and the passionate students involved have already raised over $29,000 to support groundbreaking research and enhance the patient experience. With special pricing for students aged 17 and under, this 5K is an incredible opportunity to make a difference while having a blast with friends and family. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that brings the community together in the fight against pediatric cancer!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US IN GEORGETOWN FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL DANCEBLUE 5K RUN FOR THE KIDS IN THE DANCEBLUE KENTUCKY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY CLINIC.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 9:00AM AT GREAT CROSSINGS HIGH SCHOOL
RACE FEATURES
* 5K RUN/WALK THROUGH THE GREAT CROSSINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS AREA (PAVED SURFACES)
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS
* AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS
* CONVENIENT RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP
* STUDENT PRICING ($5 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS 17 AND UNDER)
* FOOD, FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE
WHY WE RACE?
SCHS/GCHS DANCEBLUE is an organization of students who raise funds year-round for the University of Kentuckys Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit. These students work together to host individual fundraisers that go towards their annual donation total for the University of Kentuckys DanceBlue grand total. In two years, the youth committee has raised a total of $29,812.61, and plans to reach this years goal of $25,000. All donated funds to this organization support groundbreaking pediatric oncology research, enhance the patient experience, and support Clinic Operations. By doing so, DanceBlue is able to spread joy to those fighting, to persevere in memory of the lives lost, and to celebrate every victory until the battle against pediatric cancer is won. To learn more on the wonders of the program, hear incredible stories, or become part of the team, visit WWW.DANCEBLUE.ORG [https://www.danceblue.org]
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2180532]
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 9:00AM AT GREAT CROSSINGS HIGH SCHOOL
RACE FEATURES
* 5K RUN/WALK THROUGH THE GREAT CROSSINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS AREA (PAVED SURFACES)
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS
* AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS
* CONVENIENT RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP
* STUDENT PRICING ($5 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS 17 AND UNDER)
* FOOD, FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE
WHY WE RACE?
SCHS/GCHS DANCEBLUE is an organization of students who raise funds year-round for the University of Kentuckys Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit. These students work together to host individual fundraisers that go towards their annual donation total for the University of Kentuckys DanceBlue grand total. In two years, the youth committee has raised a total of $29,812.61, and plans to reach this years goal of $25,000. All donated funds to this organization support groundbreaking pediatric oncology research, enhance the patient experience, and support Clinic Operations. By doing so, DanceBlue is able to spread joy to those fighting, to persevere in memory of the lives lost, and to celebrate every victory until the battle against pediatric cancer is won. To learn more on the wonders of the program, hear incredible stories, or become part of the team, visit WWW.DANCEBLUE.ORG [https://www.danceblue.org]
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2180532]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.25
5K run/walk timed by RaceRise. Race will be run on paved road surfaces around the high school campus. Participants receive a commemorative T-shirt with registration. Awards presented for top finishers. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.25
OPENS 14 SEPIf you can't run/walk the race in person consider participating as a virtual runner/walker. You can do your own 5K on your own schedule in your own hometown. You'll earn a commemorative race T-shirt. There are no awards for this event. $30 donation
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