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
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K, happening on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, in the picturesque town of Harrodsburg, Mercer! This exciting event is part of the beloved Pioneer Days Festival and promises a fun-filled day for participants and spectators alike. The 5K race kicks off at 8:15 a.m. from the Athletic Track behind the Athletic Complex, following a newly modified course that eliminates previous hills, making it more accessible for all runners.
In addition to the main race, there will be a Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run starting at 8:00 a.m., perfect for the little ones to join in on the fun! Participants can enjoy the scenic route as they navigate past local landmarks and through charming neighborhoods, culminating back at the Athletic Track. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Harrodsburg Lions Club, funding essential projects like eyeglasses for those in need and local scholarships. Don’t miss your chance to compete for medals in various categories, with awards for the top finishers in both the 5K and age divisions. Join us for a day of community spirit, fitness, and fun!
In addition to the main race, there will be a Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run starting at 8:00 a.m., perfect for the little ones to join in on the fun! Participants can enjoy the scenic route as they navigate past local landmarks and through charming neighborhoods, culminating back at the Athletic Track. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Harrodsburg Lions Club, funding essential projects like eyeglasses for those in need and local scholarships. Don’t miss your chance to compete for medals in various categories, with awards for the top finishers in both the 5K and age divisions. Join us for a day of community spirit, fitness, and fun!
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.
* 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 Athletic Complex. 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 .
* 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 Athletic Complex. 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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