The New Year's Dash 5K Run/Walk
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Kick off the new year with energy and enthusiasm at the New Year's Dash 5K Run/Walk on Thursday, January 1, 2026! Join us in Elizabethtown, Hardin for this exciting event starting at 9 AM at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. Whether you choose to run or walk, this fun-filled race promises a fantastic way to greet 2026 while getting some exercise.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite pajamas or New Year's outfits and enjoy a community-focused day. The race features a runner-friendly course and heated bathrooms for your comfort. All finishers will receive a medal and a race t-shirt, with prizes awarded for the best-dressed participants, the Most Spirited Runner, and the top finishers in both male and female categories. Plus, kids aged 9 and under can join the fun for free! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the new year while supporting the Elizabethtown Lions Club. Mark your calendars and register today to start 2026 off in style!
Participants of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite pajamas or New Year's outfits and enjoy a community-focused day. The race features a runner-friendly course and heated bathrooms for your comfort. All finishers will receive a medal and a race t-shirt, with prizes awarded for the best-dressed participants, the Most Spirited Runner, and the top finishers in both male and female categories. Plus, kids aged 9 and under can join the fun for free! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the new year while supporting the Elizabethtown Lions Club. Mark your calendars and register today to start 2026 off in style!
Organiser's Description
We are once again ready to welcome a new year in style! Start 2026 off right by getting your exercise on! Join us for the New Year's Day Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk on Wednesday, January 1, 2026 beginning at 9am at the Elizabethtown Sports Park (Covered pavilion, super runner-friendly course, and HEATED bathrooms)! PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE BENEFIT ALL THE GREAT COMMUNITY WORK OF THE ELIZABETHTOWN LIONS CLUB
ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL AND A RACE T-SHIRT (TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT ON RACE DAY, PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 20, 2025. A LIMITED SUPPLY WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AFTER THE DEADLINE)
Get all dressed up in your pajamas or your New Years Outfit and shine like the rockstar we know you are! We'll give out prizes to our best-dressed Male and Female participants, along with the Most Spirited Runner and the Oldest Runner, and the Top 3 Male/ Female finishers. All runners will be presented with a finisher medal to celebrate the new year!
Now all you need to do is grab your friends, mark your calendar, and get registered to start 2025 off right!
KIDS 9 AND UNDER RUN FOR FREE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO T-SHIRT OR MEDAL OPTION. IF YOU PREFER, YOU CAN SIGN YOUR CHILD UP USING THE PAID REGISTRATION LINK.
VISIT THE FAQ PAGE [https://runsignup.com/Race/SouthCentralBanksNewYearsDash5KRunWalk/Page-1] FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL AND A RACE T-SHIRT (TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT ON RACE DAY, PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 20, 2025. A LIMITED SUPPLY WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AFTER THE DEADLINE)
Get all dressed up in your pajamas or your New Years Outfit and shine like the rockstar we know you are! We'll give out prizes to our best-dressed Male and Female participants, along with the Most Spirited Runner and the Oldest Runner, and the Top 3 Male/ Female finishers. All runners will be presented with a finisher medal to celebrate the new year!
Now all you need to do is grab your friends, mark your calendar, and get registered to start 2025 off right!
KIDS 9 AND UNDER RUN FOR FREE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO T-SHIRT OR MEDAL OPTION. IF YOU PREFER, YOU CAN SIGN YOUR CHILD UP USING THE PAID REGISTRATION LINK.
VISIT THE FAQ PAGE [https://runsignup.com/Race/SouthCentralBanksNewYearsDash5KRunWalk/Page-1] FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
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