Run For Rescue 3K
- Date Fri 5th September 2025
- Time 5:30AM EDT
- Location Mount Sterling, Kentucky
- Price Free - $28.25
- Races 4 races
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Run For Rescue 3K on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Easy Walker Park in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery! This exciting community event kicks off at 7:00 PM and is designed to support the Montgomery County Animal Shelter's mission to provide compassionate care for homeless animals. Participants can enjoy a scenic 3K (1.86 miles) run/walk while raising funds to help offset spay and neutering costs for animals in need.
The day promises fun for the whole family, featuring a FREE Kid's Dash for children 9 and under, complete with participation medals. Runners, walkers, and even well-behaved dogs on fixed-length leashes are welcome to join in the festivities. Take advantage of early bird pricing at just $25 until August 21, with a variety of refreshments available from Blooming Nutrition and Kona Ice. Plus, enjoy the chance to meet adoptable pets, capture memorable moments with free race photos, and participate in a raffle with exciting prizes! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere!
The day promises fun for the whole family, featuring a FREE Kid's Dash for children 9 and under, complete with participation medals. Runners, walkers, and even well-behaved dogs on fixed-length leashes are welcome to join in the festivities. Take advantage of early bird pricing at just $25 until August 21, with a variety of refreshments available from Blooming Nutrition and Kona Ice. Plus, enjoy the chance to meet adoptable pets, capture memorable moments with free race photos, and participate in a raffle with exciting prizes! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL RUN FOR RESCUE 3K BENEFITING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 AT 7:00PM AT EASY WALKER PARK IN MT. STERLING
The RUN FOR RESCUE 3K RUN/WALK event serves as a community-driven fundraising event to support the Montgomery County Animal Shelters ongoing mission to provide compassionate care to homeless animals. The primary financial objective of the event is to offset the spay and neutering costs for animals in the shelters care.
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic paved course at Easy Walker Park (3K/1.86 miles)
* Commemorative race T-Shirts (Unisex short sleeved sizes S, M, L, XL and 2XL) - cut off date for guaranteed shirt 8/14. Extras first come, first serve.
* FREE Kid's Dash (9 and under) - No shirt, kids receive a participation medal
* Free Race Photos
* Awards for Top 3 M/F and Age Groups (5 year divisions)
* Runners, walkers, dogs on fixed length leash and strollers welcomed
* Drinks provided by Blooming Nutrition, Kona Ice (For purchase)
* Adoptable pets at the race!
* Virtual Option for those who can't attend in person ($25)
* Drinks and Snacks (Ale 8, bottled water, Gatorade, bananas/granolas)
* Raffle with prizes
3K PRICING - Early Bird $25 (Thru 8/21/25), $30 (8/22-9/5/25)
RACE EVENING SCHEDULE
* 5:30PM Packet Pickup at the Park
* 6:45PM Kid's Dash
* 6:55PM Welcome & Announcements
* 7:00PM 3K Run/Walk START
* 7:40PM Awards Ceremony/Raffle Prizes
3K ROUTE MAP - Coming soon!
Thank you to our sponsors!!
Platinum Sponsors: Lily's Med Spa & Salon, Eric & Amanda Jones, Pathways Inc., and A Runners Mom & More.
Gold Sponsors: Traditional Bank, Billy Stull, and Justin Cockrell.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 AT 7:00PM AT EASY WALKER PARK IN MT. STERLING
The RUN FOR RESCUE 3K RUN/WALK event serves as a community-driven fundraising event to support the Montgomery County Animal Shelters ongoing mission to provide compassionate care to homeless animals. The primary financial objective of the event is to offset the spay and neutering costs for animals in the shelters care.
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic paved course at Easy Walker Park (3K/1.86 miles)
* Commemorative race T-Shirts (Unisex short sleeved sizes S, M, L, XL and 2XL) - cut off date for guaranteed shirt 8/14. Extras first come, first serve.
* FREE Kid's Dash (9 and under) - No shirt, kids receive a participation medal
* Free Race Photos
* Awards for Top 3 M/F and Age Groups (5 year divisions)
* Runners, walkers, dogs on fixed length leash and strollers welcomed
* Drinks provided by Blooming Nutrition, Kona Ice (For purchase)
* Adoptable pets at the race!
* Virtual Option for those who can't attend in person ($25)
* Drinks and Snacks (Ale 8, bottled water, Gatorade, bananas/granolas)
* Raffle with prizes
3K PRICING - Early Bird $25 (Thru 8/21/25), $30 (8/22-9/5/25)
RACE EVENING SCHEDULE
* 5:30PM Packet Pickup at the Park
* 6:45PM Kid's Dash
* 6:55PM Welcome & Announcements
* 7:00PM 3K Run/Walk START
* 7:40PM Awards Ceremony/Raffle Prizes
3K ROUTE MAP - Coming soon!
Thank you to our sponsors!!
Platinum Sponsors: Lily's Med Spa & Salon, Eric & Amanda Jones, Pathways Inc., and A Runners Mom & More.
Gold Sponsors: Traditional Bank, Billy Stull, and Justin Cockrell.
Races
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3K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex/Short Sleeved)
Fri 5th September 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$28.25
Timed 3K (1.86 miles) on paved course through the park. Awards for top finishers overall and age groups. Commemorative shirt while supplies last. -
FREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)
Fri 5th September 2025 (6:45PM EDT)
Free
FREE Kid's Dash (Ages 5 and under). No awards but all participating children will receive a medal. No shirts for this event. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.25
CLOSEDAn opportunity to participate from home and support our great cause. Sign up and pay a $25 donation and we'll mail you your commemorative race T-shirt. You can do you own R4R 3K on your own schedule in your hometown. -
Race Volunteer
Fri 5th September 2025 (5:30AM EDT)
Free
We need 5-6 volunteers to work a 3-hour shift on race night to make the race special for our runners (5:30-8:30pm).
Run For Rescue 3K
