DV8K Life Changing Run

Saturday, August 24, 2024 Past event

8:45 AM EDT

Lexington, Kentucky

Free–$35.00 · 5 races

1km, 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 6th Annual DV8K Life Changing Run on Saturday, August 24, 2024! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 a.m. at the historic Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Fayette. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a challenging 8K (4.97 miles) for avid runners, a family-friendly 4K (2.5 miles) run/walk, and a fun Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash. Whether you're running for fun, health, or to support a meaningful cause, this event is designed to inspire and uplift.

The DV8K aims to raise funds for the DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation's Employee Success Program, helping those in early stages of addiction recovery find employment and empowerment. Enjoy a scenic course, upbeat music from DJ Stitz, and post-race treats from DV8 Kitchen. Plus, there's a Virtual Runner/Walker category for those who can't make it in person but still want to support the cause. Join us for a day of camaraderie, community, and life-changing impact!

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Races

8k Run

Includes Commemorative Race T-Shirt (Men's & Women's Sizes)

Chip timed 8K (4.97 miles) run with Top 3 M/F Overall & Age Group awards (5 year divisions, 3 deep) on a scenic double loop course around the grounds of Keeneland Race Course. Runners only in this event, Pace limit 15 min/mile.

8:00 AM EDT

$35.00

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4k Run/Walk

Includes Commemorative Race T-Shirt (Men's & Women's Sizes)

Chip timed 4K (2.5 miles) Run/Walk with awards for the Top 3 M/F Overall. Walkers and strollers are welcomed in this event.

8:00 AM EDT

$35.00

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Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash

Includes Commemorative Race T-Shirt (Mens & Womens Sizes)

An untimed run/walk for kids. All participants receive a race shirt and kid's medal for their accomplishment. Parents are welcomed to run or walk with their child(ren).

8:45 AM EDT

$20.00

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Virtual Runner/Walker
Virtual

Includes Commemorative Race T-Shirt (Men's & Women's Sizes)

If you can't join us in person, we'd love to have you support our race and mission as a virtual runner/walker. Register for $30, and we'll mail your race packet (bib, shirt, and DV8 coupon), and you can do your own 4K or 8K on your own timeline in your hometown.

8:45 AM EDT

$30.00

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Race Volunteer

Includes Commemorative Race T-Shirt (Men's & Women's Sizes)

Great races are the result of a hard working volunteer team. If you aren't participating in the race, why not give us 3.5 hours of your time (Race day shift is from 6:30-10:00am) to help our cause? Those who sign up as a volunteer will receive a detailed email in advance of the race with more details, duties, etc...

6:30 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

SOME RUN FOR FUN. SOME RUN FOR HEALTH. NOW, RUN TO CHANGE A LIFE.

SUPPORT THE DV8 KITCHEN VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOUNDATION'S

EMPLOYEE SUCCESS PROGRAM!

JOIN US FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL DV8K LIFE CHANGING RUN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. AT KEENELAND RACE COURSE.

The race will feature our signature 8K (4.97 miles), a 4K (2.5 miles) run/walk, and Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash. The races will cover much of the scenic Keeneland grounds. Run or walk the 4K with strollers welcomed. The 8K is a double loop course and only for runners who can maintain a 15 minute/mile pace.

We also have a VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER category for those who want to support the race and cause but who cannot join us in person. Register as a virtual runner/walker, and we'll mail your race packet (bib & race shirt), and you can run/walk your own DV8K or 4K on your own timeline anywhere in the world.

The 2024 DV8K Run will raise funds to further DV8's mission of employing and empowering people in early stages of addiction recovery.

RACE FEATURES

* AWESOME UNIQUE COURSE AT HISTORIC KEENELAND RACE TRACK
* Race produced and chip timed by RaceRise
* DJ Stitz keeping the energy upbeat
* 8K Awards - Overall Top 3 M/F & Top 3 M/F Age Groups (5 year divisions), 4K Awards - Top 3 M/F Overall
* Commemorative men's/women's sized race t-shirts (while supplies last)
* Post-race eats from DV8 Kitchen
* All participants who pick up packet on Thursday receive a race goodie bag with coupon for a complimentary cinnamon roll or breakfast sandwich
* Walkers & strollers welcomed for our 4K distance race
* Kids' 1/4 mile Dash (kids receive a commemorative shirt)
* Packet Pickup -- TBD

8K Age Group Awards: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

PACKET PICKUP -- THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 AT DV8 EAST END (594 E. THIRD ST.) 4:00PM-7:00PM

Packet pick up will be at DV8 East End on Thursday, August 22 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The annual Crank & Boom Takeover Dinner will also be happening from 4:00pm-8:00pm so we encourage you to bring friends & family and enjoy DV8 Kitchen for dinner! See more below.

There will be race day packet pickup from 6:45-7:45 a.m. at Keeneland, but we encourage all local runners to pickup on Thursday and make your race day experience smooth and easy.

FORM A LIFE-CHANGING TEAM AND SAVE!

Form a LIFE-CHANGING TEAM of 5 or more runners/walkers, and you can all SAVE $3 on your individual registrations. Teams can be as large as you want.

It's simple to CREATE A TEAM when you register. Give yourself a TEAM NAME (the more creative, the better!) and invite your friends, family, running buddies, or co-workers to join your team. When they register (after you), they will be able to select your team from a list of existing teams. For the team pricing, the first 4 members of a team will pay full price. The 5th person joining + anyone joining the team afterward will pay the current registration fee with a $3 discount. When the 5th person joins to fully consummate a 5 person team, the first 4 registrants will each be refunded $3 on their credit card. Team members can be participating in any of our four events: the 8K, 4K, 1K Kids' Dash, or Virtual Run/Walk. If you want to create a password to be shared and used when your team members join the team, that is allowed (but not required). There will be no formal competition between the teams other than our recognizing the largest team, but this gives you a way to save and get your friends and family involved in this fun race.

DON'T GO IT ALONE FORM A LIFE CHANGING TEAM AND SAVE!

8K ROUTE MAP https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2301859

4K ROUTE MAP https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2301851