Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Versailles, Kentucky
- Price Free - $23.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, in the charming town of Versailles, Woodford! This exciting event is a fantastic way to celebrate America's 250th birthday, set against the picturesque backdrop of downtown Versailles and Big Spring Park. The race kicks off at 7:00 PM at the Woodford County Farmers Market Pavilion, featuring a scenic 5K course that welcomes runners and walkers of all skill levels.
Participants will receive commemorative race t-shirts and have the chance to compete for awards in various categories, including the top three male and female finishers overall and in 10-year age divisions. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with free race photos, a Kid's Dash for children aged 9 and under, and an opportunity to form social teams for an enhanced race experience—complete with a prize for the largest team! Join us for an unforgettable night of food, fellowship, and music as we celebrate community spirit and the joy of running together!
Participants will receive commemorative race t-shirts and have the chance to compete for awards in various categories, including the top three male and female finishers overall and in 10-year age divisions. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with free race photos, a Kid's Dash for children aged 9 and under, and an opportunity to form social teams for an enhanced race experience—complete with a prize for the largest team! Join us for an unforgettable night of food, fellowship, and music as we celebrate community spirit and the joy of running together!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THIS INAUGURAL RACE TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY IN DOWNTOWN VERSAILLES!
SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH AT 7:00PM AT THE WOODFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET PAVILION
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic 5K course through downtown Versailles and Big Spring Park
* Commemorative race T-shirts (short sleeved, poly/cotton blend)
* Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 10-year age divisions
* Free race photos
* Social Teams to enhance your race experience/Prize for the largest team!
* Food, fun, fellowship and music on a summer Saturday night
* Convenient race evening packet pickup
* Free Kid's Dash (9 and under)
* All levels of runners and walkers welcomed (strollers/dogs on leash permitted)
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3133192]
SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH AT 7:00PM AT THE WOODFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET PAVILION
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic 5K course through downtown Versailles and Big Spring Park
* Commemorative race T-shirts (short sleeved, poly/cotton blend)
* Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 10-year age divisions
* Free race photos
* Social Teams to enhance your race experience/Prize for the largest team!
* Food, fun, fellowship and music on a summer Saturday night
* Convenient race evening packet pickup
* Free Kid's Dash (9 and under)
* All levels of runners and walkers welcomed (strollers/dogs on leash permitted)
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3133192]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$23.25
A chip timed 5K (3.1) mile race for all levels of runners & walkers. Course will be run on paved trail and roadway surfaces. Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 10-year age divisions. Participants receive a commemorative race T-shirt (unisex sizes) with registration while supplies last. -
FREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)
Incl. Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (6:45PM EDT)
Free
A fun, untimed, non-competitive Kid's Dash (run or walk) for kiddos 9 and under. There are no awards for this event, but all children will receive a participation medal. Parents may add a commemorative shirt (youth and adult sizes) for a $10 add on. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (5:30PM EDT)
Free
We need 6-8 enthusiastic volunteers to work a 3-hour race day shift from 5:30-8:30pm to make the race great. Volunteers who work a full shift will receive a commemorative race T-shirt. Volunteer jobs include packet pickup/check-in, food/drink, water stop, course marshal and event clean up.
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Location
Woodford County Farmers Market Pavilion, 105 Rose Hill Avenue, Versailles, 40383, KY, United States
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