The New Year's Dash 5K Run/Walk
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Price Free - $38.10
- 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 vibrant event takes place at the picturesque Elizabethtown Sports Park in Hardin, starting at 9 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to celebrate, this 5K offers a super runner-friendly course, complete with heated bathrooms and a covered pavilion for your comfort.
Join in the festivities by dressing up in your favorite pajamas or a dazzling New Year's outfit, and stand a chance to win prizes for the best-dressed participants! The first 200 registered runners will receive a hot chocolate mug and a long sleeve race t-shirt, so be sure to register by December 17, 2025, to secure yours. Plus, kids aged 9 and under can participate for free! Don’t miss out on the chance to kickstart your year with fitness and fun while supporting the great community work of the Elizabethtown Lions Club. Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and get ready to dash into 2026 with enthusiasm!
Join in the festivities by dressing up in your favorite pajamas or a dazzling New Year's outfit, and stand a chance to win prizes for the best-dressed participants! The first 200 registered runners will receive a hot chocolate mug and a long sleeve race t-shirt, so be sure to register by December 17, 2025, to secure yours. Plus, kids aged 9 and under can participate for free! Don’t miss out on the chance to kickstart your year with fitness and fun while supporting the great community work of the Elizabethtown Lions Club. Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and get ready to dash into 2026 with enthusiasm!
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
THE FIRST 200 RUNNERS REGISTERED 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.
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!
THE FIRST 200 RUNNERS REGISTERED 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.
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!
Races
-
New Year's Dash 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt & Hot Chocolate Mug
Thu 1st January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED -
New Year's Day Dash Kids 9 & Under Run FREE
Thu 1st January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSED
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
1400 West Park Road, Elizabethtown, 42701, KY, United States
Who's In
See who else did this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Done'. Will you be the first?
The New Year's Dash 5K Run/Walk
