Earth Day Dash 3k

Saturday, April 20, 2024 Past event
3:00 PM EDT
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Free–$28.25 · 4 races

Event summary

Join us in Nicholasville, Jessamine on Saturday, April 20, 2024, for the vibrant Earth Day Dash 3K! This family-friendly event kicks off at 3:00 PM at Riney B Park and promises a day filled with fun and community spirit. Lace up your running shoes for the exciting 3K run/walk, and don't miss the charming "Little Footprint" Dash for kids, featuring a flat 1/4 mile course designed just for them.

As participants come together to celebrate Earth Day, you'll have the opportunity to support a great cause by raising funds for the Jessamine County Food Pantry. Remember to bring non-perishable food items and recyclables to contribute to this important initiative. With awards for top finishers, commemorative race T-shirts, and plenty of post-race refreshments, this event is a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Plus, there will be engaging Earth Day activities and displays to explore throughout the day. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the Earth Day Dash promises a memorable experience for everyone!

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  • 3k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    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)

    3:00 PM EDT

    $28.25

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  • Kid's Little Footprint Dash (1/4 Mile)

    T-Shirt

    A fun, untimed 1/4 mile dash for kids 10 and under. Each participating child receives a participant medal. Parents can add a shirt for $7, otherwise this event is free. There are no awards for this event. Parents are welcomed to run/walk with their little ones.

    2:45 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Virtual Runner/Walker

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    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.

    3:00 PM EDT

    $28.25

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  • Race Volunteer

    T-Shirt

    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.

    1:30 PM EDT

    Free

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Organiser's description

JOIN US IN NICHOLASVILLE AS WE CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH A FAMILY FRIENDLY 3K AND LOTS OF OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES.



SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 **** 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 the Jessamine County Food Pantry. This race is presented by Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks & Recreation in conjunction with RaceRise. In addition to the race we'll be collecting non perishable food items for the Food Pantry as well as 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 and 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, GATORADE AND FRUIT/SNACKS FOR POST RACE
* FREE RACE PHOTOS & FINISH LINE PHOTO CONTEST
* FUN EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES AND DISPLAYS (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 morning from 1:30-2:45pm 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 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 $7.00 add on fee. Bring the kids --- The more the merrier!

Location

Riney B Park, 300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Nicholasville, 40356, KY, United States

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