Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Harrodsburg, Kentucky
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, in the charming town of Harrodsburg, Mercer. This vibrant event is part of the annual Pioneer Days Festival and promises a fantastic atmosphere for runners of all ages. The revamped 5K course, starting at 8:15 a.m. on the Athletic Track behind the Athletic Complex at the Campbellsville University / Harrodsburg site, has been designed to provide a smoother experience by eliminating the previous hill challenge.
For our younger participants, we have introduced a Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., ensuring that everyone can join in the festivities! Registration and packet pickup will begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Chiropractic School Facility. With all proceeds going towards funding eyeglasses for those in need, Lions Club scholarships, and various local projects, your participation makes a meaningful impact. Plus, medals will be awarded for the top finishers in both the 5K and various age categories, making this an event you won’t want to miss! Lace up your running shoes and be part of this rewarding community celebration!
For our younger participants, we have introduced a Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., ensuring that everyone can join in the festivities! Registration and packet pickup will begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Chiropractic School Facility. With all proceeds going towards funding eyeglasses for those in need, Lions Club scholarships, and various local projects, your participation makes a meaningful impact. Plus, medals will be awarded for the top finishers in both the 5K and various age categories, making this an event you won’t want to miss! Lace up your running shoes and be part of this rewarding community celebration!
Organiser's Description
The Pioneer Days Festival, along with the Harrodsburg Lions Club, have again partnered together for this year's Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K. This event is part of the Harrodsburg Pioneer Days Festival of Events. THE COURSE HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO TAKE OUT THE HILL THAT WAS PRESENT AT THE PREVIOUS RACES. ALSO - WE HAVE ADDED SOME SPORTS ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY FOR THE YOUNGER KIDS INCLUDING A KIDS QUARTER MILE FUN RUN THAT WILL START AT 8:00 A.M.
Packet pickup and day of registration will begin no later than 7:00 a.m. at the Chiropractic School Facility. This 5K event will start at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, August 16th on the Athletic Track behind the Athletic Complex at the Campbellsville University / Harrodsburg site. The course will take the participants from the Athletic Track, up past the Chiropractic School Facility, circle around the Conover Education Center, head them back - past the Chiropractic School Facility and Athletic Complex, up Legion Drive turning left onto Henrico Road, followed by a direct left circling through a subdivision and heading back up Henrico Road and down Legion Drive to the finish at the Athletic Track (where it all started).
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE UTILIZED TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF EYEGLASSES FOR THOSE IN NEED, LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OTHER LOCAL PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE HARRODSBURG LIONS CLUB
Medals for the 5K event will be awarded for the overall top three male and female finishers. Medals will also be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following ten age categories: < 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, >80 .
Packet pickup and day of registration will begin no later than 7:00 a.m. at the Chiropractic School Facility. This 5K event will start at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, August 16th on the Athletic Track behind the Athletic Complex at the Campbellsville University / Harrodsburg site. The course will take the participants from the Athletic Track, up past the Chiropractic School Facility, circle around the Conover Education Center, head them back - past the Chiropractic School Facility and Athletic Complex, up Legion Drive turning left onto Henrico Road, followed by a direct left circling through a subdivision and heading back up Henrico Road and down Legion Drive to the finish at the Athletic Track (where it all started).
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE UTILIZED TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF EYEGLASSES FOR THOSE IN NEED, LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OTHER LOCAL PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE HARRODSBURG LIONS CLUB
Medals for the 5K event will be awarded for the overall top three male and female finishers. Medals will also be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following ten age categories: < 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, >80 .
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