The Burnside Mile
- Date Sun 9th November 2025
- Time 3:00PM EST
- Location Burnside, Kentucky
- Price $18.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 6th Annual Burnside Mile, taking place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the picturesque town of Burnside, Pulaski! This exciting event promises a fun and challenging atmosphere for runners of all skill levels, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey. The race will kick off along E Lakeshore Drive, with a special Veterans Day ceremony at Burnside Elementary, celebrating both history and community spirit.
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed mile race, with new elite divisions added this year for those looking to push their limits. The elite division starts at 3 PM, with various waves following at 3:10, 3:11, and 3:12 PM, allowing runners to choose their pace. Registration is just $15, and for those actively serving in the armed forces or veterans, it's free! Team competitions are encouraged, fostering camaraderie among friends, families, or coworkers. Join us for a day filled with excitement, community, and a chance to win amazing awards, including prizes for the top overall male and female finishers, age group winners, and even the biggest team! Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed mile race, with new elite divisions added this year for those looking to push their limits. The elite division starts at 3 PM, with various waves following at 3:10, 3:11, and 3:12 PM, allowing runners to choose their pace. Registration is just $15, and for those actively serving in the armed forces or veterans, it's free! Team competitions are encouraged, fostering camaraderie among friends, families, or coworkers. Join us for a day filled with excitement, community, and a chance to win amazing awards, including prizes for the top overall male and female finishers, age group winners, and even the biggest team! Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration
Organiser's Description
THE BURNSIDE MILE WILL HOLD ITS 6TH ANNUAL EVENT ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2025 WITH THE START/FINISH LINE ON E LAKESHORE DR. PARKING & VETERANS DAY CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT BURNSIDE ELEMENTARY AT 435 E. LAKESHORE DRIVE. JOIN US IN CHALLENGING YOURSELF TO YOUR FASTEST/FUNNEST MILE WHILE CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF GENERAL AMBROSE BURNSIDE, THE INSPIRATION FOR THE CITYS NAME, AND HIS FAMOUS SIDEBURNS. NO MATTER IF YOU ARE SEASONED RUNNER, NEW TO RUNNING, OR A WALKER, WE BELIEVE THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU. THIS WILL BE A CHIP TIMED EVENT.
_EVENTS:_
NEW THIS YEAR WE ARE ADDING AN ELITE DIVISION THAT WILL BEGIN AT 3 PM. THERE ARE SOME QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN IN THIS EVENT. MALES MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A 6 MIN PACE OR BETTER & FEMALES MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A 7:30 MIN PACE OR BETTER.
WE WILL HAVE OUR NORMAL WAVES THAT WILL BEGIN AT 3:10,3:11,3:12AND WILL START 1 MIN APART. YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THOSE WAVES AND COMPETE ALSO.
RACE BENEFITS:
THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL BENEFIT THE NON PROFIT GROUP LAKE CUMBERLAND RUNNERS INC. AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL RUNNING COMMUNITY.
LAKE CUMBERLAND RUNNERS MISSION STATEMENT:
TO PROMOTE RUNNING AND WALKING WITHIN THE SOMERSET/PULASKI COUNTY REGION AND TO PROMOTE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE THROUGH RUNNING AND WALKING FOR ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING, RACING, SOCIALIZING AND VOLUNTEERING.
REGISTRATION:
REGISTRATION COST $15 = ADD $15 TO THAT COST IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A SHIRT.
IF YOU ARE ACTIVELY SERVING IN THE ARMED SERVICES OR A VETERAN YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE FREE.
TEAM COMPETITION:
RUNNING DOESNT NEED TO BE AN INDIVIDUAL EFFORT; CORPORATIONS, CHURCHES, FRIENDS OR FAMILIES CAN CREATE A TEAM TO RUN THE BURNSIDE MILE! BRING AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN TO JOIN YOUR TEAM.
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TEAM MUST CONSIST OF AT LEAST 5 MEMBERS.
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TOP 5 COMBINED TIMES COUNT TOWARD TEAM SCORE.
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TEAM MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AS WELL.
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TEAMS CAN BE UNLIMITED IN SIZE (AS LONG AS THEY CONSIST OF AT LEAST 5 MEMBERS)
AWARDS
TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
TOP 3 IN AGE GROUP
AGE DIVISIONS
THE AGE DIVISIONS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS 10 & UNDER; 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; AND 70 AND OVER.OVERALL WINNING TEAM & OVERALL BIGGEST TEAM
AWARD FOR THE BEST SIDE BURNS
_EVENTS:_
NEW THIS YEAR WE ARE ADDING AN ELITE DIVISION THAT WILL BEGIN AT 3 PM. THERE ARE SOME QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN IN THIS EVENT. MALES MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A 6 MIN PACE OR BETTER & FEMALES MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A 7:30 MIN PACE OR BETTER.
WE WILL HAVE OUR NORMAL WAVES THAT WILL BEGIN AT 3:10,3:11,3:12AND WILL START 1 MIN APART. YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THOSE WAVES AND COMPETE ALSO.
RACE BENEFITS:
THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL BENEFIT THE NON PROFIT GROUP LAKE CUMBERLAND RUNNERS INC. AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL RUNNING COMMUNITY.
LAKE CUMBERLAND RUNNERS MISSION STATEMENT:
TO PROMOTE RUNNING AND WALKING WITHIN THE SOMERSET/PULASKI COUNTY REGION AND TO PROMOTE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE THROUGH RUNNING AND WALKING FOR ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING, RACING, SOCIALIZING AND VOLUNTEERING.
REGISTRATION:
REGISTRATION COST $15 = ADD $15 TO THAT COST IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A SHIRT.
IF YOU ARE ACTIVELY SERVING IN THE ARMED SERVICES OR A VETERAN YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE FREE.
TEAM COMPETITION:
RUNNING DOESNT NEED TO BE AN INDIVIDUAL EFFORT; CORPORATIONS, CHURCHES, FRIENDS OR FAMILIES CAN CREATE A TEAM TO RUN THE BURNSIDE MILE! BRING AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN TO JOIN YOUR TEAM.
*
TEAM MUST CONSIST OF AT LEAST 5 MEMBERS.
*
TOP 5 COMBINED TIMES COUNT TOWARD TEAM SCORE.
*
TEAM MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AS WELL.
*
TEAMS CAN BE UNLIMITED IN SIZE (AS LONG AS THEY CONSIST OF AT LEAST 5 MEMBERS)
AWARDS
TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
TOP 3 IN AGE GROUP
AGE DIVISIONS
THE AGE DIVISIONS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS 10 & UNDER; 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; AND 70 AND OVER.OVERALL WINNING TEAM & OVERALL BIGGEST TEAM
AWARD FOR THE BEST SIDE BURNS
Races
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Elite 1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th November 2025 (3:00PM EST)
$18.00
To Be eligible Males must be able to run a 6 Min Pace or Better Females must be able to run a 7:30 Min Pace or Better -
1 Mile Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th November 2025 (3:10PM EST)
$18.00
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1 Mile Competitive Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th November 2025 (3:10PM EST)
$18.00
This is a Competitive Walk. By choosing the Walk, you are signing up in the Walk Division.
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