Earth Day 3K
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Nicholasville, Kentucky
- Price Free - $28.25
- Races 4 races
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in beautiful Nicholasville, Jessamine, for the vibrant Earth Day 3K celebration! This family-friendly event kicks off at 3:00 PM at Riney B Park, featuring a scenic 3K run/walk alongside a delightful 1/4 mile "Little Footprint" Dash for kids aged 10 and under. Participants can look forward to a closed course on paved trails, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages.
In addition to the races, attendees can enjoy a variety of fun Earth Day activities, vendor displays, and demonstrations from noon to 5 PM. This event is not only about running; it's about coming together as a community to support our parks and the environment, with proceeds going towards tree planting initiatives. Don’t miss out on commemorative race T-shirts, awards for top finishers, and plenty of post-race snacks and refreshments. Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, this is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Earth Day with your family and friends. Lace up your shoes and join the fun in Nicholasville!
In addition to the races, attendees can enjoy a variety of fun Earth Day activities, vendor displays, and demonstrations from noon to 5 PM. This event is not only about running; it's about coming together as a community to support our parks and the environment, with proceeds going towards tree planting initiatives. Don’t miss out on commemorative race T-shirts, awards for top finishers, and plenty of post-race snacks and refreshments. Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, this is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Earth Day with your family and friends. Lace up your shoes and join the fun in Nicholasville!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US IN NICHOLASVILLE, KY AS WE CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH A FAMILY FRIENDLY 3K, A 1/4 MILE LITTLE FOOTPRINT DASH AND LOTS OF OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 **** 3:00PM **** RINEY B PARK IN NICHOLASVILLE
Lace up your running shoes for our 3K run/walk and Kid's "Little Footprint" Dash as we raise funds for Parks and Recreation -(for Tree planting in the parks). This race is presented by Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks & Recreation in conjunction with RaceRise. In addition to the race, we will have a variety of vendors and activities available for everyone. We will be collecting recyclables (paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, aluminum cans, electronics and phonebooks). There will be lots of family friendly Earth Day activities and displays to enjoy before the race (12-5 pm). Awards will follow shortly after the race.
RACE FEATURES
* CLOSED 3K COURSE ON PAVED TRAIL/ROADWAY SURFACES
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS (UNISEX SIZE AND YOUTH SIZES)
* 3K RUN/WALK, 1/4 MILE KID'S "LITTLE FOOTPRINT" DASH AND VIRTUAL OPTION
* AWARDS FOR THE 3K --- OVERALL TOP 3 M/F AND TOP 3 M/F IN 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS
* BOTTLED WATER AND SNACKS FOR POST-RACE
* FREE RACE PHOTOS & FINISH LINE PHOTO CONTEST
* FUN EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES, DISPLAYS AND DEMONSTRATIONS (TBA)
* FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
3K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2589016]
PACKET PICKUP We'll have packet pickup on race day from 1:00-2:30pm at Riney B Park. We don't plan an advanced day PPU for this race.
VIRTUAL OPTION Can't run/walk with us in person but want to support the race? Register as a virtual participant. For a $25 donation we'll make sure you receive a commemorative race t-shirt and you can run/walk your own "Earth Day Dash" on your own schedule in your own hometown.
KID'S LITTLE FOOTPRINT DASH At 2:45pm we'll hold our KId's Dash which will be a flat 1/4 mile course (out and back). The Kid's Dash is FREE and for kids 10 and under but you do need to register your child. Kid's earn a participation medal and parents can add a shirt for a $20.00 add on fee. Bring the whole family to this fun event.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 **** 3:00PM **** RINEY B PARK IN NICHOLASVILLE
Lace up your running shoes for our 3K run/walk and Kid's "Little Footprint" Dash as we raise funds for Parks and Recreation -(for Tree planting in the parks). This race is presented by Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks & Recreation in conjunction with RaceRise. In addition to the race, we will have a variety of vendors and activities available for everyone. We will be collecting recyclables (paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, aluminum cans, electronics and phonebooks). There will be lots of family friendly Earth Day activities and displays to enjoy before the race (12-5 pm). Awards will follow shortly after the race.
RACE FEATURES
* CLOSED 3K COURSE ON PAVED TRAIL/ROADWAY SURFACES
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS (UNISEX SIZE AND YOUTH SIZES)
* 3K RUN/WALK, 1/4 MILE KID'S "LITTLE FOOTPRINT" DASH AND VIRTUAL OPTION
* AWARDS FOR THE 3K --- OVERALL TOP 3 M/F AND TOP 3 M/F IN 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS
* BOTTLED WATER AND SNACKS FOR POST-RACE
* FREE RACE PHOTOS & FINISH LINE PHOTO CONTEST
* FUN EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES, DISPLAYS AND DEMONSTRATIONS (TBA)
* FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
3K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2589016]
PACKET PICKUP We'll have packet pickup on race day from 1:00-2:30pm at Riney B Park. We don't plan an advanced day PPU for this race.
VIRTUAL OPTION Can't run/walk with us in person but want to support the race? Register as a virtual participant. For a $25 donation we'll make sure you receive a commemorative race t-shirt and you can run/walk your own "Earth Day Dash" on your own schedule in your own hometown.
KID'S LITTLE FOOTPRINT DASH At 2:45pm we'll hold our KId's Dash which will be a flat 1/4 mile course (out and back). The Kid's Dash is FREE and for kids 10 and under but you do need to register your child. Kid's earn a participation medal and parents can add a shirt for a $20.00 add on fee. Bring the whole family to this fun event.
Races
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3K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (3:00PM EDT)
$28.25
Chip timed 3K (1.86 miles) on mostly paved road/trail surfaces at the park. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F overall and within 5 year age divisions. Participants receive a commemorative race T-shirt (while supplies last) -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.25
If you can't join us in person consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker. For a $25 donation we'll make sure you receive one of our commemorative race T-shirts and you can run/walk your own Earth Day Dash on your own schedule in your own hometown. We will mail shirts to out of towners. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (12:00PM EDT)
Free
We need 6 volunteers to help us make this race great. The race day volunteer shift runs from 1:30-4:00pm. Duties will include packet pickup, food/drink, water station and clean-up. Volunteers receive a commemorative race shirt and free food/drink. -
Little Footprints 1/4 Miler
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (2:45PM EDT)
Free
This event is free for kids 10 and under. You can purchase a t-shirt for $20.
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