Finke 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Danville, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and inspiring event at the Finke 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025! Join us in Danville, Boyle, at the beautiful Millennium Park for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Kicking off at 9:00 AM, this scenic 5K race will take participants along a closed course on paved roads and pathways, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
This event honors the legacy of Arlen Finke, a beloved retired physical and health teacher at the Kentucky School for the Deaf, who dedicated his life to coaching and inspiring young athletes. In collaboration with the recent 200th Anniversary Celebration of KSD, the Finke 5K aims to establish an annual tradition that brings people together for a great cause. Participants will receive commemorative race T-shirts (while supplies last), and there will be awards for top finishers, free race photos, and a finish line photo contest. Proceeds from the event will benefit the KSD Alumni Association, supporting athletic programs and student-related projects. Mark your calendars for this special day of camaraderie, remembrance, and support!
This event honors the legacy of Arlen Finke, a beloved retired physical and health teacher at the Kentucky School for the Deaf, who dedicated his life to coaching and inspiring young athletes. In collaboration with the recent 200th Anniversary Celebration of KSD, the Finke 5K aims to establish an annual tradition that brings people together for a great cause. Participants will receive commemorative race T-shirts (while supplies last), and there will be awards for top finishers, free race photos, and a finish line photo contest. Proceeds from the event will benefit the KSD Alumni Association, supporting athletic programs and student-related projects. Mark your calendars for this special day of camaraderie, remembrance, and support!
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, OCTOBER 18, 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 (10/1-15/25), $35 (10/16-18/25)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 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 (10/1-15/25), $35 (10/16-18/25)
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.25
OPENS 21 AUGCompetitive 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
OPENS 21 AUGIf 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 October 2025. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 21 AUGWe need 8-10 volunteers to work a 3-hour shift on race day (10/18/25) to make our race great. Volunteers receive a commemorative T-shirt for helping us out.
Finke 5K Run/Walk
