Dogwood Dash
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Union, Kentucky
- Price $6.65 - $38.45
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the Dogwood Dash, a fantastic community event taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Union, Boone at the Boone County Arboretum. This exciting 5K run features a scenic loop course of 3.1 miles, perfectly paved for a smooth and enjoyable experience surrounded by nature. Participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, April 25, or on race day morning starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration fees are affordable, with options including a no-shirt entry for just $25 and a specially designed shirt for $35.
Don’t miss out on the fun for the little ones with the Kids Fun Run for ages 7 and under, happening right after the 5K. With competitive categories for both runners and walkers, there are plenty of opportunities to win awards, including top honors for the overall winners and age group champions. After the race, enjoy refreshments, awards, and door prizes. Whether you're a seasoned runner or participating for the first time, the Dogwood Dash promises to be a day full of excitement and community spirit!
Don’t miss out on the fun for the little ones with the Kids Fun Run for ages 7 and under, happening right after the 5K. With competitive categories for both runners and walkers, there are plenty of opportunities to win awards, including top honors for the overall winners and age group champions. After the race, enjoy refreshments, awards, and door prizes. Whether you're a seasoned runner or participating for the first time, the Dogwood Dash promises to be a day full of excitement and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
COURSE: A beautiful scenic loop course (3.1 miles) on paved trails through the Boone County Arboretum.
PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION: Pick up your race number and packet on Friday, April 25th from 12:00pm - 6:00pm at Tri-State Running (Florence Location) or prior to the race on Saturday morning, beginning at 7:30am.
ENTRY FEES (ALL CATEGORIES):
$25.00 Pre-registration (No shirt)
$35.00 Pre-registration with newly designed shirt
$30.00 Race Day (No shirt)
ENTRY FEE KIDS FUN RUN:
$5.00 Pre-registration and Race Day (No shirt)
$15.00 Pre-registration (with shirt)
_INTERESTED IN FREE ENTRY? Work our Dig in the Dirt Volunteer Day on Tuesday, April 16, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and receive a free entry (no shirt). Entry form will be completed at conclusion of volunteering. _
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union KY.
**PLEASE, NO STROLLERS OR DOGS IN RACE**
DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 75, take KY 18, Exit 181, and head west toward Burlington. Travel approximately 3 miles. Exit on right, then turn left overtop of KY 18 and onto Camp Ernst Road. Go 4.5 miles. Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is on the left.
KIDS FUN RUN: Kids 7 and under, immediately following completion of 5K.
5K RUN CATEGORIES: Male and Female:
15/under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80/over.
5K WALKERS: Male & Female: 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80/over. 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 two females/males in each age category win an award. Awards provided by Tri-State Running Company.
FOLLOWING THE RACE: Refreshments, awards, participant door prizes.
RESULTS: Official race results will be posted online and can be found at https://bcarboretum.org/events/dogwood-dash.
TO VOLUNTEER: HTTPS://WWW.SIGNUPGENIUS.COM/GO/10C0E4CA9AB2BA7F5C34-47972623-DOGWOOD#/
PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION: Pick up your race number and packet on Friday, April 25th from 12:00pm - 6:00pm at Tri-State Running (Florence Location) or prior to the race on Saturday morning, beginning at 7:30am.
ENTRY FEES (ALL CATEGORIES):
$25.00 Pre-registration (No shirt)
$35.00 Pre-registration with newly designed shirt
$30.00 Race Day (No shirt)
ENTRY FEE KIDS FUN RUN:
$5.00 Pre-registration and Race Day (No shirt)
$15.00 Pre-registration (with shirt)
_INTERESTED IN FREE ENTRY? Work our Dig in the Dirt Volunteer Day on Tuesday, April 16, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and receive a free entry (no shirt). Entry form will be completed at conclusion of volunteering. _
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union KY.
**PLEASE, NO STROLLERS OR DOGS IN RACE**
DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 75, take KY 18, Exit 181, and head west toward Burlington. Travel approximately 3 miles. Exit on right, then turn left overtop of KY 18 and onto Camp Ernst Road. Go 4.5 miles. Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is on the left.
KIDS FUN RUN: Kids 7 and under, immediately following completion of 5K.
5K RUN CATEGORIES: Male and Female:
15/under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80/over.
5K WALKERS: Male & Female: 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80/over. 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 two females/males in each age category win an award. Awards provided by Tri-State Running Company.
FOLLOWING THE RACE: Refreshments, awards, participant door prizes.
RESULTS: Official race results will be posted online and can be found at https://bcarboretum.org/events/dogwood-dash.
TO VOLUNTEER: HTTPS://WWW.SIGNUPGENIUS.COM/GO/10C0E4CA9AB2BA7F5C34-47972623-DOGWOOD#/
Races
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5K Run/Walk (No Shirt)
Incl. $2.85 Fee
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.85
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5K Run/Walk (With Shirt)
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.45
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Kids Run (No Shirt)
Incl. $1.65 Fee
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$6.65
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Kids Run (With Shirt)
Incl. $2.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$17.25
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