Derby Dash 5k
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Williamstown, Kentucky
- Price Free - $22.55
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 21st Annual Derby Dash 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the beautiful city of Williamstown, Grant County! Starting at 8:30 a.m., this exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in on the fun while supporting FFLAG initiatives aimed at promoting a healthier community. Whether you choose to run or walk, there are multiple age divisions for both categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine.
After crossing the finish line, stick around for a vibrant after-party featuring door prizes, race awards, and delicious refreshments to celebrate your achievement. Plus, don’t miss the FREE kids fun run at 10:00 a.m. for children aged 10 and under, held at the Williamstown City Building. With chip timing for accurate results, this event is perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. Registration is open now, and we can’t wait to see you there for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
After crossing the finish line, stick around for a vibrant after-party featuring door prizes, race awards, and delicious refreshments to celebrate your achievement. Plus, don’t miss the FREE kids fun run at 10:00 a.m. for children aged 10 and under, held at the Williamstown City Building. With chip timing for accurate results, this event is perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. Registration is open now, and we can’t wait to see you there for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
21ST ANNUAL DERBY DASH 5K RUN/WALK
CITY OF WILLIAMSTOWN
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 AT 8:30 A.M.
We appreciate your participation in the past and hope you will join us again this year. This event supports FFLAG initiatives to make Grant County a healthier place to live, work and play.
There will be an after-party post race that will include DOOR PRIZES, RACE AWARDS and REFRESHMENTS for runners and walkers! You must be present to win door prizes. Awards will be given to the division winners and overall winners. At 10:00 a.m. we will also host a FREE kids fun run (10 and under) located at the Williamstown City Building.
BENEFIT: FFLAG Fitness For Life Around Grant County
5K RUN CATEGORIES:
RUN DIVISIONS: Male and Female: 14 & under | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39| 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
WALK DIVISIONS: Male and Female: 14 & under | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39| 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
* Walkers must walk the entire distance. Any participant who plans on running through any part of the course must register as a runner.
AWARDS: Top 2 overall males and females, runners and walkers. Overall award winners are not eligible for age division awards. Also, the top female/male in each age category win an award. Largest participating group that registered together will win an award.
Door prizes, race awards and refreshments for runners and walkers! Must be present to win door prizes. Awards will be given to the division winners and overall winners.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Pre-registration fees through April 12, 2026 are $18.00 for adults (no shirt), $25.00 for adults (includes shirt) and $10.00 for children 16 years or younger (includes shirt).
Group Rate: Group Rate qualifies as 5 or more adults registering together. ($20 Per Person and includes Shirts). Group rate not available on race day.
In-person, Race Day (May 2) Registration fees are: $25.00 for adults (no shirt) and $15.00 for children 16 years or younger (no shirt). (Day of Registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.) If you plan to register in person on race day, please bring your smartphone to sign up online and a credit or debit card to pay with. We prefer card payment but can accept cash if necessary.
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES CHIP TIMING, RACE AWARDS, AND REFRESHMENTS.
REGISTER ONLINE: Online registration is available through April 19, 2026 or race day excluding group rate.
T-SHIRTS: T-shirts sold separately for $15.00 each while supplies last.
POST RACE: Free Kids fun run (10 and under) located at the Williamstown City Building.
DOOR PRIZES, RACE AWARDS and REFRESHMENTS for runners and walkers! Must be present to win door prizes. Awards will be given to the division winners and overall winners.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: Race day packet pick up is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. at the Williamstown City Building.
PETS: No pets allowed on the course.
CHIP TIMING: This year's race will be professionally and accurately "chip-timed" by TimingSpot.com using disposable Bib Tag technology. The chip will be on the bib number. No need to turn in pull tags or return the timing chip.
RESULTS: Official race results will be posted online at www.TimingSpot.com and https://www.fitnessforlifegc.com/
This is a timed sanctioned event.
CITY OF WILLIAMSTOWN
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 AT 8:30 A.M.
We appreciate your participation in the past and hope you will join us again this year. This event supports FFLAG initiatives to make Grant County a healthier place to live, work and play.
There will be an after-party post race that will include DOOR PRIZES, RACE AWARDS and REFRESHMENTS for runners and walkers! You must be present to win door prizes. Awards will be given to the division winners and overall winners. At 10:00 a.m. we will also host a FREE kids fun run (10 and under) located at the Williamstown City Building.
BENEFIT: FFLAG Fitness For Life Around Grant County
5K RUN CATEGORIES:
RUN DIVISIONS: Male and Female: 14 & under | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39| 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
WALK DIVISIONS: Male and Female: 14 & under | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39| 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
* Walkers must walk the entire distance. Any participant who plans on running through any part of the course must register as a runner.
AWARDS: Top 2 overall males and females, runners and walkers. Overall award winners are not eligible for age division awards. Also, the top female/male in each age category win an award. Largest participating group that registered together will win an award.
Door prizes, race awards and refreshments for runners and walkers! Must be present to win door prizes. Awards will be given to the division winners and overall winners.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Pre-registration fees through April 12, 2026 are $18.00 for adults (no shirt), $25.00 for adults (includes shirt) and $10.00 for children 16 years or younger (includes shirt).
Group Rate: Group Rate qualifies as 5 or more adults registering together. ($20 Per Person and includes Shirts). Group rate not available on race day.
In-person, Race Day (May 2) Registration fees are: $25.00 for adults (no shirt) and $15.00 for children 16 years or younger (no shirt). (Day of Registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.) If you plan to register in person on race day, please bring your smartphone to sign up online and a credit or debit card to pay with. We prefer card payment but can accept cash if necessary.
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES CHIP TIMING, RACE AWARDS, AND REFRESHMENTS.
REGISTER ONLINE: Online registration is available through April 19, 2026 or race day excluding group rate.
T-SHIRTS: T-shirts sold separately for $15.00 each while supplies last.
POST RACE: Free Kids fun run (10 and under) located at the Williamstown City Building.
DOOR PRIZES, RACE AWARDS and REFRESHMENTS for runners and walkers! Must be present to win door prizes. Awards will be given to the division winners and overall winners.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: Race day packet pick up is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. at the Williamstown City Building.
PETS: No pets allowed on the course.
CHIP TIMING: This year's race will be professionally and accurately "chip-timed" by TimingSpot.com using disposable Bib Tag technology. The chip will be on the bib number. No need to turn in pull tags or return the timing chip.
RESULTS: Official race results will be posted online at www.TimingSpot.com and https://www.fitnessforlifegc.com/
This is a timed sanctioned event.
Races
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5K Derby Dash
Incl. $2.43 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$20.43
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Group Deal (5+ People Make a Group)
Incl. $2.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.55
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Youth (16 Years Old or Younger)
Incl. $1.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$11.95
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Running Club Registration
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
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