The Ability Walk
- Date Thu 28th May 2026
- Time 5:00PM EDT
- Location Mount Vernon, Kentucky
- Price Free - $6.30
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join us for The Ability Walk on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Rockcastle County High School in Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle! This exciting event runs from 5 PM to 7 PM and is a unique addition to the County-Wide Stride race series, allowing participants to showcase their abilities in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you choose to walk, ride, or roll, everyone is encouraged to cross the finish line in their own way, celebrating the spirit of community and understanding.
The Ability Walk is designed to promote awareness and acceptance, providing a fun-filled day with activities tailored to the interests of our VIP participants. Enjoy games, sensory activities, face painting, tie-dye, and delicious offerings from local food trucks! Registration for VIP participants and caregivers is free, with exciting goodies like custom race T-shirts and medals for VIPs. All proceeds from this heartwarming event will benefit Mt. Vernon Elementary School's inclusive playground and sensory rooms at RCMS and RCHS. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate abilities together!
The Ability Walk is designed to promote awareness and acceptance, providing a fun-filled day with activities tailored to the interests of our VIP participants. Enjoy games, sensory activities, face painting, tie-dye, and delicious offerings from local food trucks! Registration for VIP participants and caregivers is free, with exciting goodies like custom race T-shirts and medals for VIPs. All proceeds from this heartwarming event will benefit Mt. Vernon Elementary School's inclusive playground and sensory rooms at RCMS and RCHS. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate abilities together!
Organiser's Description
_This event is a bonus race in the County-Wide Stride race series and will count towards series tally._
THE ABILITY WALK: SEE THE ABILITY, NOT THE DISABILITY WALK, RIDE, OR ROLL!
Rockcastle Regional is looking forward to celebrating people of all walks of life and their abilities, and learning about any barriers our VIP children or adults may have, as well as teaching other adults and children about these barriers and how they can interact and be friends with everyone! Join us for our Awareness Walk, Ride, or Roll on Thursday, May 28, 5-7 p.m. at Rockcastle County High School.
Your VIP child or adult will participate in crossing the finish line by wheelchair, being held, walking, running, or any way theyd like! Come play some games, get involved in some sensory activities, face painting, tie dye, and even order dinner from some food trucks! All our activities are geared towards our VIP participants interests and abilities so please join us so we can learn and see the abilities, not the disabilities!
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE ABILITY WALK WILL BENEFIT MT. VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND, AS WELL AS RCMS AND RCHS SENSORY ROOMS.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
* VIP Registration FREE! VIPs receive a custom Race T-Shirt, medal, and a goodie bag (ex. bubble wand, fidget toys, etc.).
* Caregiver Registration FREE! (Event Shirt available for $15 if registered by Monday, May 18th)
* Event Registration $5 w/No Race Event option (free for 18 & Under); Race Shirt available for $15 if registered by Monday, May 18th
* _No registration required if you plan to attend the event, but do not plan to participate in the run/walk portion._
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
5:00 Registration | Booths & activities open
5:30 Welcome
5:35 VIP Lap
5:45 Caregiver Lap
5:55 30 minute run/walk begins | Booths & activities reopen until 7:00 pm
ACTIVITIES:
* Games
* Sensory activities
* Water activities
* Face painting
* Bubble station
* Tie dye station
* Food trucks
* And more!
For more information, call Chelsea Dillingham at (606)256-7767.
THE ABILITY WALK: SEE THE ABILITY, NOT THE DISABILITY WALK, RIDE, OR ROLL!
Rockcastle Regional is looking forward to celebrating people of all walks of life and their abilities, and learning about any barriers our VIP children or adults may have, as well as teaching other adults and children about these barriers and how they can interact and be friends with everyone! Join us for our Awareness Walk, Ride, or Roll on Thursday, May 28, 5-7 p.m. at Rockcastle County High School.
Your VIP child or adult will participate in crossing the finish line by wheelchair, being held, walking, running, or any way theyd like! Come play some games, get involved in some sensory activities, face painting, tie dye, and even order dinner from some food trucks! All our activities are geared towards our VIP participants interests and abilities so please join us so we can learn and see the abilities, not the disabilities!
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE ABILITY WALK WILL BENEFIT MT. VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND, AS WELL AS RCMS AND RCHS SENSORY ROOMS.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
* VIP Registration FREE! VIPs receive a custom Race T-Shirt, medal, and a goodie bag (ex. bubble wand, fidget toys, etc.).
* Caregiver Registration FREE! (Event Shirt available for $15 if registered by Monday, May 18th)
* Event Registration $5 w/No Race Event option (free for 18 & Under); Race Shirt available for $15 if registered by Monday, May 18th
* _No registration required if you plan to attend the event, but do not plan to participate in the run/walk portion._
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
5:00 Registration | Booths & activities open
5:30 Welcome
5:35 VIP Lap
5:45 Caregiver Lap
5:55 30 minute run/walk begins | Booths & activities reopen until 7:00 pm
ACTIVITIES:
* Games
* Sensory activities
* Water activities
* Face painting
* Bubble station
* Tie dye station
* Food trucks
* And more!
For more information, call Chelsea Dillingham at (606)256-7767.
Races
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VIP Registration
Incl. T-Shirt (Not Guaranteed After May 18)
Thu 28th May 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Caregiver Registration
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 28th May 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Event Registration
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Thu 28th May 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$6.30
CLOSED
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1545 Lake Cumberland Rd, Mount Vernon, 40456, KY, United States
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