Running Down A Dream 5k

Saturday, March 2, 2024 Past event

8:32 AM EST

Lexington, Kentucky

Free–$33.25 · 5 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Running Down A Dream 5K on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in beautiful Lexington, Fayette, at Coldstream Park! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM and features a flat and fast course along the scenic Legacy Trail, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun walk, or even join the FREE Kid's Dash. For those who prefer to join from afar, a virtual option is also available!

Not only will you receive a commemorative race T-shirt and free race photos, but you’ll also have the chance to compete for awards for top finishers and prizes for the largest social teams. Plus, if you refer five friends or family members to register, you can earn a $20 refund! The Running Down A Dream 5K is not just about the race; it's a wonderful opportunity to support Living Stones Mission, which is dedicated to rescuing and restoring victims of poverty and exploitation in Uganda. Come out for a day filled with food, fun, and fellowship while making a meaningful impact—let’s run together towards a brighter future!

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Races

Race Volunteer

T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)

To make our race a success we need 6-8 volunteers to work a 3 hour shift on race morning (7-10am). Volunteers receive a commemorative race T-shirt.

7:00 AM EST

Free

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5k Run/Walk

Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)

A chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk on paved/concrete trail surfaces. Awards will be presented for top finishers. Walkers, strollers and dogs on a fixed length leash are welcomed.

8:30 AM EST

$33.25

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1 Mile Fun Walk

Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)

An untimed 1 mile fun walk. There are no awards for this event.

8:32 AM EST

$28.25

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Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash

T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)

A free Kid's Dash for kids 9 and under. Each participating child will receive a finisher's medal. There are no awards for this event. Parents can add a commemorative T-shirt (Youth sizes S, M & L) for an $8.00 add on fee.

8:15 AM EST

Free

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Virtual Runner/Walker
Virtual

Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)

For those who can't join us in person but want to support our mission. Run/walk your own 5K in your hometown on your schedule. We'll mail or deliver your commemorative race shirt to you.

8:32 AM EST

$33.25

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Organiser's description

JOIN US FOR THIS INAUGURAL RACE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 AT 8:30AM AT COLDSTREAM PARK WHICH RAISES FUNDS FOR LIVING STONES MISSION.

RACE FEATURES:

* Flat, fast course at Coldstream Park on the scenic Legacy Trail
* Commemorative race T-shirts (unisex sized)
* 5K run/walk, 1 mile fun walk, FREE Kid's Dash & virtual option
* Free race photos
* Social Teams to expand your race experience. Prize for the largest team.
* Referral rewards --- Get 5 friends/family to join the race and earn a $20 refund
* Awards for Top Finishers
* Food, fun & fellowship for a great cause

PACKET PICKUP --- Packet pickup will be on RACE MORNING ONLY (Saturday, 3/2/24) from 7:00am-8:30am at Coldstream Park.

5K ROUTE MAP https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1901513

LIVING STONES MISSION is an organization dedicated to rescuing and restoring victims of poverty and sexual exploitation in Kampala, Uganda. What began as the personal pursuit of three friends over a kitchen table in Lexington, KY has become an international non-profit making real change in the lives of the youth in Africa. Why Uganda? Eighty percent of the population of Uganda is under 35 years old. 70% of these young adults are unemployed. Extreme poverty has forced many young women into the commercial sex trade to survive.

To date, LIVING STONES MISSION has rescued 25 young women. Our program provides essential medical care, food, clothing and emergency shelter to these most vulnerable youth in Kampala. Our center is a safe, compassionate space, where victims of exploitation can begin to heal from the traumas they've experienced. Basic education and job skills training enable these youth to become self-supporting.

Our mission has outgrown the limitations of our kitchen table. The Running Down a Dream 5K is an invitation to partner with Living Stones to expand our rescue capabilities in Kampala. Race proceeds will go straight to our operations in Uganda for securing a larger emergency shelter, offering additional job skills training for young men, and providing basic living necessities for rescued youth and our team of volunteers.