Pumpkin Smash 5K & Kid's Fun Run
- Date Sun 10th November 2024
- Time 2:00PM EST
- Location Versailles, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the inaugural Pumpkin Smash 5K & Kid's Fun Run on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Versailles, Woodford! This exciting event not only offers a scenic 5K race along a beautifully paved course at the Falling Springs Recreation Center Pavilion but also features a delightful Kid's Fun Run, perfect for young runners eager to join in the festivities.
Participants can look forward to a smashing good time as they compete for awards, enjoy great music, and indulge in delicious food and drinks, all while supporting the Versailles Kiwanis Club. The highlight of the day will undoubtedly be the Pumpkin Smash, where leftover Halloween pumpkins will be hoisted and dropped by the local fire department for a spectacular smash! With race day activities kicking off at 12:30 PM, including packet pickup and pre-race announcements, it promises to be an unforgettable experience for runners and spectators alike. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a joyful celebration in support of a great cause!
Participants can look forward to a smashing good time as they compete for awards, enjoy great music, and indulge in delicious food and drinks, all while supporting the Versailles Kiwanis Club. The highlight of the day will undoubtedly be the Pumpkin Smash, where leftover Halloween pumpkins will be hoisted and dropped by the local fire department for a spectacular smash! With race day activities kicking off at 12:30 PM, including packet pickup and pre-race announcements, it promises to be an unforgettable experience for runners and spectators alike. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a joyful celebration in support of a great cause!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A SMASHING GOOD TIME AT THE INAUGURAL PUMPKIN SMASH 5K & KID'S FUN RUN BENEFITING THE VERSAILLES KIWANIS CLUB ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH!
OUR RACE IS BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PUMPKIN SMASH EVENT. THIS IS WHERE WE PARTNER WITH THE VERSAILLES FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO HOIST THEIR FIRE LADDER WAY UP AND WE INVITE PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITY TO BRING THEIR LEFT-OVER PUMPKINS FROM HALLOWEEN TO HAVE THEM HOISTED, DROPPED AND SMASHED.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024 AT 2:00PM AT THE FALLING SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER PAVILION
RACE FEATURES
* COMMEMORATIVE PUMPKIN SMASH 5K T-SHIRTS (UNISEX ADULT AND YOUTH SIZES)
* FREE RACE PHOTOS (THANKS RUBY CLINE-EATON)
* AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL
* GREAT MUSIC, FOOD/DRINK AND FELLOWSHIP
* SCENIC PAVED COURSE THROUGH THE GROUNDS OF FALLING SPRINGS
* TEAM PRICING (TEAMS OF 5 OR MORE SAVE $3 ON EACH REGISTRATION)
* SUPPORTING A GREAT LOCAL ORGANIZATION THAT DOES GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY (VERSAILLES KIWANIS CLUB)
* THE PUMPKIN SMASH!!!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 12:30PM RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP OPENS
* 1:45PM KID'S FUN RUN START (200 YARDS) MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN
* 1:50PM PUMPKIN SMASH 2024!!!
* 1:55PM PRE-RACE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 2:00PM PUMPKIN SMASH 5K START MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN
* 3:00PM AWARDS CEREMONY (OVERALL AND AGE GROUPS)
PACKET PICKUP - WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY PPU FROM 12:30-1:45PM AT FALLING SPRINGS PAVILION.
OUR RACE IS BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PUMPKIN SMASH EVENT. THIS IS WHERE WE PARTNER WITH THE VERSAILLES FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO HOIST THEIR FIRE LADDER WAY UP AND WE INVITE PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITY TO BRING THEIR LEFT-OVER PUMPKINS FROM HALLOWEEN TO HAVE THEM HOISTED, DROPPED AND SMASHED.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024 AT 2:00PM AT THE FALLING SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER PAVILION
RACE FEATURES
* COMMEMORATIVE PUMPKIN SMASH 5K T-SHIRTS (UNISEX ADULT AND YOUTH SIZES)
* FREE RACE PHOTOS (THANKS RUBY CLINE-EATON)
* AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL
* GREAT MUSIC, FOOD/DRINK AND FELLOWSHIP
* SCENIC PAVED COURSE THROUGH THE GROUNDS OF FALLING SPRINGS
* TEAM PRICING (TEAMS OF 5 OR MORE SAVE $3 ON EACH REGISTRATION)
* SUPPORTING A GREAT LOCAL ORGANIZATION THAT DOES GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY (VERSAILLES KIWANIS CLUB)
* THE PUMPKIN SMASH!!!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 12:30PM RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP OPENS
* 1:45PM KID'S FUN RUN START (200 YARDS) MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN
* 1:50PM PUMPKIN SMASH 2024!!!
* 1:55PM PRE-RACE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 2:00PM PUMPKIN SMASH 5K START MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN
* 3:00PM AWARDS CEREMONY (OVERALL AND AGE GROUPS)
PACKET PICKUP - WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY PPU FROM 12:30-1:45PM AT FALLING SPRINGS PAVILION.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sun 10th November 2024 (2:00PM EST)
$33.25
CLOSEDA chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) on paved surfaces. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in various age group categories. Registration includes a commemorative performance/tech T-shirt. -
Kid's Fun Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sun 10th November 2024 (1:45PM EST)
$23.25
CLOSEDAn untimed fun run for kids 9 and under. There are no awards for this event, but each child will receive a participation medal. Registration includes a commemorative performance/tech T-shirt. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Unisex T-Shirt
Sun 10th November 2024 (12:30PM EST)
Free
CLOSEDWe need 8-10 volunteers to work a 3 hour shift on race day to make this a great event. Sign up and we'll communicate more details to you closer to the race. Volunteers earn a commemorative race T-shirt.
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