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
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with a burst of energy at the New Year's Dash 5K Run/Walk on January 1, 2026! This exhilarating event will take place at the Elizabethtown Sports Park in Hardin, starting at 9 AM. Whether you choose to run or walk, this fun-filled race is a fantastic way to embrace 2026 while supporting a great cause—the Elizabethtown Lions Club.
Participants can expect a welcoming atmosphere with a runner-friendly course, heated bathrooms, and a chance to snag awesome prizes for the best-dressed participants! Everyone who registers will receive a long sleeve race t-shirt and a delightful hot chocolate mug. Don’t forget—kids aged 9 and under can join the fun for free, although a t-shirt and mug are not included for them. Make sure to register by December 17, 2025, to secure your race gear. Gather your friends and family, dress in your favorite New Year’s outfit or pajamas, and join us for a memorable start to the year!
Participants can expect a welcoming atmosphere with a runner-friendly course, heated bathrooms, and a chance to snag awesome prizes for the best-dressed participants! Everyone who registers will receive a long sleeve race t-shirt and a delightful hot chocolate mug. Don’t forget—kids aged 9 and under can join the fun for free, although a t-shirt and mug are not included for them. Make sure to register by December 17, 2025, to secure your race gear. Gather your friends and family, dress in your favorite New Year’s outfit or pajamas, and join us for a memorable start to the year!
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 HOT CHOCOLATE MUG AND A LONG SLEEVE RACE T-SHIRT (TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT ON RACE DAY, PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 17, 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 2026 off right!
KIDS 9 AND UNDER RUN FOR FREE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO T-SHIRT OR MUG. 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 HOT CHOCOLATE MUG AND A LONG SLEEVE RACE T-SHIRT (TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT ON RACE DAY, PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 17, 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 2026 off right!
KIDS 9 AND UNDER RUN FOR FREE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO T-SHIRT OR MUG. 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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