Leftovers in August 5k/10k
Friday, August 4, 2023
Past event
7:00 PM EDT
Lexington, Kentucky
$32.80 · 2 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of running at the Leftovers in August 5k/10k, taking place on Friday, August 4th, 2023, in the heart of Lexington, Fayette! This chip-timed event is not only a fantastic opportunity for seasoned runners but also a chance to support new athletes entering the sport of cross country. The Leftovers in August race is a part of a community-driven initiative aimed at benefitting the Johns Run/Walk Shop's Fast Track Fund, which provides financial assistance for high school runners in need of spikes.
Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k race distance, all while helping to ignite a passion for running in young athletes. With a commitment to making running accessible to everyone, a portion of the registration fees will directly support the Fast Track Fund. Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to snag some fantastic race swag! At packet pick-up, you can choose from previous race shirts and receive a unique finisher award after crossing the finish line. Come out for a day of fun, community spirit, and making a meaningful impact in the world of youth athletics!
Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k race distance, all while helping to ignite a passion for running in young athletes. With a commitment to making running accessible to everyone, a portion of the registration fees will directly support the Fast Track Fund. Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to snag some fantastic race swag! At packet pick-up, you can choose from previous race shirts and receive a unique finisher award after crossing the finish line. Come out for a day of fun, community spirit, and making a meaningful impact in the world of youth athletics!
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Races
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10k Cross Country Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM EDT
$32.80
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5k Cross Country Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM EDT
$32.80
Organiser's description
Been missing cross country? Want another opportunity to support new runners joining the sport? Johns Run/Walk Shop is proud to present our second chip-timed race in our Leftovers series, the Leftovers in August 5k/10k!
The Leftovers XC 5k/10k benefits Johns Run/Walk Shops Fast Track Fund, our newest initiative designed to support high school runners in need of spikes. This fund aims to enable young athletes to compete on their high school track or cross country teams, regardless of their financial circumstances. As a community driven movement, this fund will allow runners in our community to relay the torch to younger athletes entering our sport for the first time. Countless runners have core memories of joining their local team, founding a lifetime of passion for running and competing. By providing financial assistance for spikes through this fund, we hope to ignite that same passion and draw more people into the sport we love.
To ensure the Fast Track Fund reaches those who need it most, we will be collaborating closely with local track and cross country coaches to help identify high school runners in the community who may need assistance acquiring spikes. Our deepest hope is that this fund will level the playing field and ensure that anyone who wants to run has a chance to chase their dreams. Lets all work together to make our team a little bigger.
As this race benefits local runners who may be joining our sport for the first time, we want to maximize how much we can donate to the Fast Track Fund. BUT, we dont want to send you home without some awesome race swag! Every year we put on races with awesome swag, but we ALWAYS have leftover shirts and awards! So for this race, youll be able to pick out either a technical racing shirt or a super comfy tee shirt from one of our previous races at packet pick-up, and a finisher award of your choosing from a previous race after you cross the finish line!
A portion of all registration fees will go directly to the Fast Track Fund, so come join us for a great cross country course, and a great cause!
The Leftovers XC 5k/10k benefits Johns Run/Walk Shops Fast Track Fund, our newest initiative designed to support high school runners in need of spikes. This fund aims to enable young athletes to compete on their high school track or cross country teams, regardless of their financial circumstances. As a community driven movement, this fund will allow runners in our community to relay the torch to younger athletes entering our sport for the first time. Countless runners have core memories of joining their local team, founding a lifetime of passion for running and competing. By providing financial assistance for spikes through this fund, we hope to ignite that same passion and draw more people into the sport we love.
To ensure the Fast Track Fund reaches those who need it most, we will be collaborating closely with local track and cross country coaches to help identify high school runners in the community who may need assistance acquiring spikes. Our deepest hope is that this fund will level the playing field and ensure that anyone who wants to run has a chance to chase their dreams. Lets all work together to make our team a little bigger.
As this race benefits local runners who may be joining our sport for the first time, we want to maximize how much we can donate to the Fast Track Fund. BUT, we dont want to send you home without some awesome race swag! Every year we put on races with awesome swag, but we ALWAYS have leftover shirts and awards! So for this race, youll be able to pick out either a technical racing shirt or a super comfy tee shirt from one of our previous races at packet pick-up, and a finisher award of your choosing from a previous race after you cross the finish line!
A portion of all registration fees will go directly to the Fast Track Fund, so come join us for a great cross country course, and a great cause!
Location
3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington, 40511, KY, United States
Leftovers in August 5k/10k
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