Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $30.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 9:00 am at Coldstream Park in Lexington, Fayette! This exciting event aims to raise funds to support the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Salvation Army Clinic. The race features a flat and fast 5K route on the Legacy Trail through scenic Coldstream Park, commemorative performance t-shirts, awards for top finishers, a DJ, free race photos, social teams, chip timing provided by RaceRise, and options for a 5K run/walk, 1-mile walk, kid's dash, and a virtual race. By participating, you'll be supporting a great cause and helping to provide free medical services to underserved populations in Lexington. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and have a fun-filled day of food, fun, and fellowship! Packet pickup details will be announced soon, organized by the event organizer, University of Kentucky College of Medicine Salvation Army Clinic.
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL MILES FOR MEDICINE 5K RUN/WALK AS WE RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SALVATION ARMY CLINIC!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 AT 9:00AM AT COLDSTREAM PARK IN NORTHWEST LEXINGTON
RACE FEATURES:
* FLAT/FAST 5K ROUTE ON THE LEGACY TRAIL THROUGH SCENIC COLDSTREAM PARK
* COMMEMORATIVE PERFORMANCE T-SHIRTS (MEN'S, WOMEN'S, YOUTH SIZES)
* AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL AND TOP 3 M/F IN 5-YEAR AGE GROUPS
* DJ AND FREE RACE PHOTOS (THANKS RUBY CLINE-EATON)
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND/ENHANCE YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE (PRIZE FOR THE LARGEST SOCIAL TEAM)
* CHIP TIMING FOR THE 5K PROVIDED BY RACERISE
* 5K RUN/WALK, 1 MILE WALK (UNTIMED), KID'S DASH & VIRTUAL OPTION
* FOOD, FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
WHY WE RACE?
Our race will support the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Salvation Army Clinic (SAC).
The UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SALVATION ARMY CLINIC (SAC) has been serving Lexington residents for free since 1986. The clinic is located in and treats residents of the Salvation Army women and childrens shelter. The clinic currently has twice weekly adult clinics, and monthly pediatric and ophthalmology clinics along with oral cancer screenings provided by ENT and free weekly tobacco cessation groups. We also help patients sign-up for insurance, get established with primary care and dental care, and connect them with other community resources. The clinic is fully run by medical students with the support of volunteer physicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy students. The mission of SAC is to allow students to get early clinical exposure by assuming a leadership role in improving the health and well-being of the underserved populations in Lexington and to increase awareness of the social determinants of health while providing free medical services. Without the service and leadership of our volunteers, we would not be able to operate the clinic. The Salvation Army Clinic is completely dependent on donations and grants. All monies raised will go towards the purchase of medications and supplies for the clinic.
5K ROUTE
PACKET PICKUP DETAILS - Coming Soon!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 AT 9:00AM AT COLDSTREAM PARK IN NORTHWEST LEXINGTON
RACE FEATURES:
* FLAT/FAST 5K ROUTE ON THE LEGACY TRAIL THROUGH SCENIC COLDSTREAM PARK
* COMMEMORATIVE PERFORMANCE T-SHIRTS (MEN'S, WOMEN'S, YOUTH SIZES)
* AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL AND TOP 3 M/F IN 5-YEAR AGE GROUPS
* DJ AND FREE RACE PHOTOS (THANKS RUBY CLINE-EATON)
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND/ENHANCE YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE (PRIZE FOR THE LARGEST SOCIAL TEAM)
* CHIP TIMING FOR THE 5K PROVIDED BY RACERISE
* 5K RUN/WALK, 1 MILE WALK (UNTIMED), KID'S DASH & VIRTUAL OPTION
* FOOD, FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
WHY WE RACE?
Our race will support the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Salvation Army Clinic (SAC).
The UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SALVATION ARMY CLINIC (SAC) has been serving Lexington residents for free since 1986. The clinic is located in and treats residents of the Salvation Army women and childrens shelter. The clinic currently has twice weekly adult clinics, and monthly pediatric and ophthalmology clinics along with oral cancer screenings provided by ENT and free weekly tobacco cessation groups. We also help patients sign-up for insurance, get established with primary care and dental care, and connect them with other community resources. The clinic is fully run by medical students with the support of volunteer physicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy students. The mission of SAC is to allow students to get early clinical exposure by assuming a leadership role in improving the health and well-being of the underserved populations in Lexington and to increase awareness of the social determinants of health while providing free medical services. Without the service and leadership of our volunteers, we would not be able to operate the clinic. The Salvation Army Clinic is completely dependent on donations and grants. All monies raised will go towards the purchase of medications and supplies for the clinic.
5K ROUTE
PACKET PICKUP DETAILS - Coming Soon!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Includes Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024
$30.00
CLOSEDA chip timed 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk on the Legacy Trail in Lexington. 100% of the route is on paved or concrete trail surfaces. Participants receive a commemorative performance shirt as part of their registration. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups. -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Includes Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024
$25.00
CLOSEDAn untimed 1 Mile Fun Walk on the Legacy Trail. Participants receive a commemorative performance shirt as part of their registration. There are no awards for this event. -
Kid's Dash
Includes Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024
$15.00
CLOSEDA fun kid's dash for children 10 and under. There are no awards for this event. Participants receive a commemorative performance shirt and participation medal as part of their registration. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Includes Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
$30.00
If you can't join us in person consider participating as a virtual runner/walker and doing your own Miles For Medicine in your hometown on your schedule. For your $30 donation we'll mail you your commemorative race T-shirt. -
Race Volunteer
Includes Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024
Free
We need 6-8 volunteers to work a 3.5 hour shift on race day (7:30am-11am) to help make the race great. Volunteers earn a commemorative race T-shirt for working your shift.
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