Stop, Drop, & Run 5k and Little Firefighter Dash - Benefitting Scott County Humane Society

Saturday, November 25, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM EST
Georgetown, Kentucky
Free–$40.00 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the 4th Annual Stop, Drop, & Run 5K and Little Firefighter Dash on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Georgetown, Scott! This exciting event, benefitting the Scott County Humane Society, promises to be an unforgettable experience for all ages. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course, or let the little ones join in on the fun with the Little Firefighter 1/4 Mile Dash.

Not only will you enjoy a day filled with camaraderie and competition, but you'll also be part of a noble cause. Bring along new dog and cat toys, litter, or other much-needed supplies to help fill an ambulance for the Humane Society, which relies on generous donations to care for homeless animals. With exciting race features like commemorative race t-shirts, a limited edition beer can, team competitions with fabulous prizes, and a post-race celebration with food and fellowship, this event is all about having a great time while supporting a worthy cause. Join us for a day of celebration, community, and a shared love for our furry friends!

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Races

  • 5k Run

    Includes T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EST

    $35.00

    Entries closed
  • 5k - Virtual Run or Run/Walk

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EST

    $40.00

    Entries closed
  • Little Firefighter Dash

    8:30 AM EST

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

WE ARE EXCITED TO HOLD THE 4TH ANNUAL "STOP, DROP, & RUN 5K" - THIS YEAR BENEFITTING SCOTT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY. SCOTT COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS WILL BE THERE TO HIGH FIVE YOU AT THE FINISH AND SHOW YOU AND THE FAMILY SOME OF OUR TRUCKS. IN ADDITION COUNTRY BOY BREWING GEORGETOWN TAPHOUSE WILL BE PARTNERS TO MAKE THIS A FUN AND SUCCESSFUL EVENT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Bring new dog and cat toys, litter, or ANYTHING on the list at this link - https://www.sc4paws.org/info/display?PageID=19120 - and help us FILL AN AMBULANCE with desperately needed items that will be used by the Humane Society that relies almost entirely on donations for the care of homeless animals.

Also, give us a follow on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SDR5K) and Twitter (@STOPDROPRUN5K https://twitter.com/stopdroprun5k) to keep up to date on all the awesome announcements that will be coming your way!!!!

RACE FEATURES

* ROLLING COURSE ON A CLOSED PAVED SURFACE
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRTS
* (FINALLY THIS YEAR) LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE BEER CAN MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS RACE
* TEAM COMPETITION & PRIZE FOR THE LARGEST SOCIAL TEAM
* TEAM COMPETITION & PRIZE FOR THE BIGGEST FUNDRAISING TEAM
* 5K RUN/WALK, LITTLE FIREFIGHTER 1/4 MILE DASH, AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT OPTION
* OVERALL & AG (5 YEAR DIVISIONS) AWARDS
* ON-SITE DJ
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* POST-RACE CELEBRATION WITH FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, AND COUNTRY BOY BEER

5K ROUTE MAP (CLICK LINK OR SEE VISUAL BELOW) https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2223248?units=miles

PACKET PICKUP WE ARE TENTATIVELY PLANNING ON PACKET PICKUP ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29TH, AT THE LEXINGTON COUNTRY BOY LOCATED AT 436 CHAIR AVENUE, LEXINGTON, KY 40508, WE WILL UPDATE THE TIMES SOON. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RACE DAY PICKUP AT THE COUNTRY BOY BREWING GEORGETOWN TAPHOUSE RACE MORNING.

TEAM COMPETITION TEAMS MAKE THE RACE FUN FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO START A SOCIAL TEAM WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, OR RUN GROUPS WHEN YOU REGISTER. WE WILL HAVE SOME FRIENDLY COMPETITION TO SEE WHICH TEAM IS THE LARGEST, AND WHICH TEAM HAS THE LARGEST DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR FUNDRAISING DONATIONS. WE WILL HAVE SOME AWESOME PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS OF THE TEAM COMPETITIONS.

VIRTUAL OPTION IF YOU CAN'T JOIN US IN PERSON CONSIDER PARTICIPATING AS A VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER. WE WILL STILL SET YOU UP WITH ONE OF OUR COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRTS. RUN/WALK YOUR OWN STOP DROP & RUN 5K ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULED IN YOUR HOMETOWN. PARTICIPATE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA

Location

101 Innovation Way, Georgetown, 40324, KY, United States

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