Run Berea Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Berea, Kentucky
- Price Free - $69.15
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 3rd Annual Run Berea Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, October 19, 2024! This exciting event will kick off at 8:00 AM from the picturesque Berea Pinnacles, offering participants a chance to experience the beauty of Berea, Kentucky—the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital. Runners and walkers can choose between two distances: the challenging half marathon (13.1 miles) and a fun 5K.
The course features a scenic, paved trail that is relatively flat, making it perfect for both seasoned athletes and casual participants. All finishers will receive a medal, and there are awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. Don't miss out on the commemorative performance t-shirts and the opportunity to capture your race day memories with free race photos. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit, all while supporting a great cause—the Berea Police Association's "Christmas with a Cop" program!
The course features a scenic, paved trail that is relatively flat, making it perfect for both seasoned athletes and casual participants. All finishers will receive a medal, and there are awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. Don't miss out on the commemorative performance t-shirts and the opportunity to capture your race day memories with free race photos. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit, all while supporting a great cause—the Berea Police Association's "Christmas with a Cop" program!
Organiser's Description
COME "RUN YOUR ARTS OFF" AT THE 3RD ANNUAL RUN BEREA 13.1 & 5K ON THE SCENIC PAVED TRAIL THROUGH THE CITY.
THE RACE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 WITH AN 8:00AM START FROM THE BEREA PINNACLES AND WILL HIGHLIGHT ALL THAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEREA, THE FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS CAPITAL OF KENTUCKY. RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL ENJOY A SCENIC, PAVED ROUTE ON THE BEREA CITY TRAIL.
RACE FEATURES
* Half Marathon Run (16 minute/mile pace limit; 3 hour 30 minute max) and 5K Run/Walk
* Commemorative performance T-shirts
* Overall Top 3 M/F & Top 2 M/F in 10 Year Age Group Awards (Half Marathon), Overall Top 3 M/F & Top 2 M/F in 10 Year Age Group Awards (5K)
* Age groups (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* Finishers' Medals for both races
* Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton)
* Scenic and relatively flat course on the paved city trail that runs through Berea
* Race Pacers (Thanks, ForWord Running/Pacing) for the 13.1
* Virtual Runner/Walker opportunity ($50.00 registration/donation - We ship commemorative shirt, bib, and finisher's medal.)
Our race will benefit programs championed by the BEREA POLICE ASSOCIATION including their very popular CHRISTMAS WITH A COP.
AGE GROUPS 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup plans will be announced closer to the race. There will also be a last chance packet pickup on race morning (Saturday) from 6:45-7:45am at The Berea Pinnacles.
13.1 COURSE MAP - SEE BELOW
5K COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2783417]
THE RACE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 WITH AN 8:00AM START FROM THE BEREA PINNACLES AND WILL HIGHLIGHT ALL THAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEREA, THE FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS CAPITAL OF KENTUCKY. RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL ENJOY A SCENIC, PAVED ROUTE ON THE BEREA CITY TRAIL.
RACE FEATURES
* Half Marathon Run (16 minute/mile pace limit; 3 hour 30 minute max) and 5K Run/Walk
* Commemorative performance T-shirts
* Overall Top 3 M/F & Top 2 M/F in 10 Year Age Group Awards (Half Marathon), Overall Top 3 M/F & Top 2 M/F in 10 Year Age Group Awards (5K)
* Age groups (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* Finishers' Medals for both races
* Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton)
* Scenic and relatively flat course on the paved city trail that runs through Berea
* Race Pacers (Thanks, ForWord Running/Pacing) for the 13.1
* Virtual Runner/Walker opportunity ($50.00 registration/donation - We ship commemorative shirt, bib, and finisher's medal.)
Our race will benefit programs championed by the BEREA POLICE ASSOCIATION including their very popular CHRISTMAS WITH A COP.
AGE GROUPS 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup plans will be announced closer to the race. There will also be a last chance packet pickup on race morning (Saturday) from 6:45-7:45am at The Berea Pinnacles.
13.1 COURSE MAP - SEE BELOW
5K COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2783417]
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.15 Fee & Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirt
Sat 19th October 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$69.15
CLOSEDCompetitive, chip-timed half marathon on paved surfaces through the city of Berea. Overall Top 3 M/F and Age Group (5 Year Divisions) awards. Pace limit of 16 min/mile (3 hours 30 minutes). Race pacers will be available to help guide runners to PR/goal times. -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirt
Sat 19th October 2024 (8:15AM EDT)
$38.75
CLOSEDCompetitive, chip-timed 5K run/walk. Overall awards (Top 3 M/F) in 1st Place in 5 year age groups will be presented. Walkers and dogs on fixed-length leashes welcomed. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirt
$53.75
CLOSEDIf you are unable to join us in person, consider participating as a Virtual Runner/Walker. For a $50 registration/donation, we'll mail your commemorative race T-shirt, bib, and finisher's medal. You can run/walk your own 13.1 or 5K on your own schedule in your hometown. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirt
Sat 19th October 2024 (6:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDIf you aren't running, why not help us make the race great as a volunteer? We'll need 15 race day volunteers working about a 4.5 hour shift (6:30-11am). Sign up and we'll email you closer to the race with further details. We are also looking for groups to volunteer for water stops and other important roles.
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