Finke 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 29th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Danville, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Finke 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM, taking place at Millennium Park in Danville, Boyle. This uplifting event honors Arlen Finke, a beloved retired physical and health teacher, coach, and dedicated cross-country runner at the Kentucky School for the Deaf. The race features a scenic closed course on paved roads and pathways, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and families looking to enjoy a fun day out. Participants will receive commemorative race T-shirts (while supplies last), and there are exciting awards for top finishers, along with free race photos and a finish line photo contest to capture the day's memorable moments.
As we celebrate Arlen's legacy and the 200th Anniversary of KSD, the Finke 5K Run/Walk aims to become an annual tradition that brings the community together for a great cause. Proceeds from this event will benefit the KSD Alumni Association, supporting vital athletic programs and student-related projects. Come out for a day filled with food, fun, and fellowship, and help us honor a remarkable individual while making a positive impact!
As we celebrate Arlen's legacy and the 200th Anniversary of KSD, the Finke 5K Run/Walk aims to become an annual tradition that brings the community together for a great cause. Proceeds from this event will benefit the KSD Alumni Association, supporting vital athletic programs and student-related projects. Come out for a day filled with food, fun, and fellowship, and help us honor a remarkable individual while making a positive impact!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US AS WE HONOR ARLEN FINKE, A RETIRED PHYSICAL AND HEALTH TEACHER AND COACH AT THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (KSD), AS WELL AS A LONGTIME AREA CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNER.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 AT 9:00AM AT MILLENIUM PARK IN DANVILLE
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic closed course on paved roads/pathways through Millenium Park
* Commemorative race T-shirts (while supplies last)
* Awards for Top Finishers
* Free Race Photos and Finish Line Photo Contest
* Food, fun and fellowship for a great cause!
Some of his former students and runners came up with the idea to honor him with a race in his name, and to tie it in with the 200th Anniversary Celebration of KSD recently. He and his good friend, Coach E. G. Plummer of Danville High School worked together to establish Cross Country teams at both KSD and DHS. The goal is for the Finke 5K Run/Walk to become an annual tradition. Arlen Finke sadly passed away at a young age in January 2024 from Alzheimer's Disease. Proceeds from the event will go to the KSD Alumni Association (KSDAA), which supports various needs such as athletic programs, equipment, uniforms and other- student related projects.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Monetary sponsorships will help cover the cost of T-shirts, awards, registration supplies, snacks, and water bottles provided to the runners. Sponsors should provide a business logo to be printed on the race T-shirts and displayed on signage during the event. If your business is interested in sponsoring the Finke 5K Run/ Walk, please make your check payable to "Kentucky 200th Anniversary" and include "Finke 5K Run/ Walk Event" in the memo line. Sponsorship questions should be directed to [email protected]
Thank you for considering becoming a race sponsor for the Finke 5K Run/ Walk!
Mail Sponsorship Checks To:
Kentucky 200th Anniversary Celebration
ATTN: Barbie Harris KSDAA
PO Box 565
Danville, KY 40423
5K ROUTE MAP - Coming Soon
PACKET PICKUP DETAILS - TBA
5K PRICING: $20 (8/21-31/25), $25 (9/1-30/25), $30 (10/1-11/19)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 AT 9:00AM AT MILLENIUM PARK IN DANVILLE
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic closed course on paved roads/pathways through Millenium Park
* Commemorative race T-shirts (while supplies last)
* Awards for Top Finishers
* Free Race Photos and Finish Line Photo Contest
* Food, fun and fellowship for a great cause!
Some of his former students and runners came up with the idea to honor him with a race in his name, and to tie it in with the 200th Anniversary Celebration of KSD recently. He and his good friend, Coach E. G. Plummer of Danville High School worked together to establish Cross Country teams at both KSD and DHS. The goal is for the Finke 5K Run/Walk to become an annual tradition. Arlen Finke sadly passed away at a young age in January 2024 from Alzheimer's Disease. Proceeds from the event will go to the KSD Alumni Association (KSDAA), which supports various needs such as athletic programs, equipment, uniforms and other- student related projects.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Monetary sponsorships will help cover the cost of T-shirts, awards, registration supplies, snacks, and water bottles provided to the runners. Sponsors should provide a business logo to be printed on the race T-shirts and displayed on signage during the event. If your business is interested in sponsoring the Finke 5K Run/ Walk, please make your check payable to "Kentucky 200th Anniversary" and include "Finke 5K Run/ Walk Event" in the memo line. Sponsorship questions should be directed to [email protected]
Thank you for considering becoming a race sponsor for the Finke 5K Run/ Walk!
Mail Sponsorship Checks To:
Kentucky 200th Anniversary Celebration
ATTN: Barbie Harris KSDAA
PO Box 565
Danville, KY 40423
5K ROUTE MAP - Coming Soon
PACKET PICKUP DETAILS - TBA
5K PRICING: $20 (8/21-31/25), $25 (9/1-30/25), $30 (10/1-11/19)
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$28.25
Competitive 5K run/walk for all levels. Awards for Top Finishers. Race is conducted 100% on paved road/trail surfaces. Commemorative shirt with registration (while supplies last) -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.25
If you can't join us in person, consider running/walking as a virtual participant. For your $30 donation we'll mail you your commemorative race shirt. You can do your virtual Finke 5K in your hometown anytime during the month of November 2025. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 29th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)
Free
We need 8-10 volunteers to work a 3-hour shift on race day (11/29/25) to make our race great. Volunteers receive a commemorative T-shirt for helping us out.
Finke 5K Run/Walk
