Queen City Sparkler 5k

Friday, June 30, 2023 Past event
8:00 PM EDT
Hazard, Kentucky
$40.25 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the 3rd Annual Queen City Sparkler 5K Color Run/Walk on Friday, June 30, 2023, in the vibrant community of Hazard, Perry, Kentucky! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 PM, just in time to ignite your 4th of July celebrations while supporting the vital work of the Appalachian Arts Alliance. Registration opens at 7:00 PM at the ArtStation, located at 612 Main Street, and for just $35, participants will receive a t-shirt and access to a lively post-race party featuring music, delicious food, and refreshing cold beer!

The scenic route takes you south down Main Street and East Main Street, winding through Woodland Park before returning to the ArtStation for a festive finish. With plenty of signage, water stations, and guides along the way, you’ll have all the support you need to enjoy this colorful and spirited event. By participating, you’re also contributing to the growth of arts education and community empowerment in Appalachia, making each step a celebration of creativity and connection. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening—sign up today and be part of the Queen City Sparkler experience!

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  • Queen City Sparkler 5k Color Run/Walk

    Incl. $5.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 PM EDT

    $40.25

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The 3rd Annual Queen City Sparkler 5K Color Run/Walk is the perfect way to kick off your celebrations for the 4th of July and support the Appalachian Arts Alliance. Registration begins at 7:00 pm, race starts at 8:00 pm at the ArtStation 612 Main Street Hazard, Ky. Entry fee of $35 includes the race, t-shirt, and entry to the post-race party with music, cold beer, and great food. The race begins at the ArtStation and heads south down Main Street and East Main Street. Participants will turn Right into Woodland Park and round the circle, then back out of Woodland Park, heading North to High Street, turn Left back onto Main Street, and end at the ArtStation for celebratory libations. Signage, Water Stations, and Guides will be in place to assure correct routes are taken.

The ArtStation is the brick and Mortar for the Appalachian Arts Alliance, Inc. a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Hazard, Kentucky. Our organization infuses education, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment to ensure the creative economy is a driving force in redefining what is possible in Appalachia through sustaining and Inspiring Appalachias Future through equitable access to Arts Education. Your registration helps to ensure we can continue our good work of providing quality education and experiences to the people in our communities.

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The ArtStation, 612 Main Street, Hazard, 41701, KY, United States

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