Woodbooger 5K Race, Beattyville Main Street Mile Walk & Bigfoot Bash event
- Date Sat 5th October 2024
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Beattyville, Kentucky
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Woodbooger 5K Race and Beattyville Main Street Mile Walk on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, in the charming town of Beattyville, Kentucky! This exciting event invites participants to race through the picturesque Main Street, taking in the beautiful sights of the historic district and surrounding natural beauty. The 5K course is designed for all skill levels, featuring a relatively flat route with just a few hills, while the Main Street Mile Walk offers a leisurely stroll perfect for families and friends.
But the excitement doesn’t stop at the finish line! Immediately following the race, join us for the Beattyville Bigfoot Bash in our newly built Town Square. This lively celebration will feature an award ceremony, live music, delicious food, and plenty of Bigfoot-themed activities to keep the fun going. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Love Local fund to revitalize our downtown area and support local businesses, with a portion also going to the Lee County Middle High School Track and Field Team. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of community spirit, outdoor activity, and unforgettable experiences in Beattyville!
But the excitement doesn’t stop at the finish line! Immediately following the race, join us for the Beattyville Bigfoot Bash in our newly built Town Square. This lively celebration will feature an award ceremony, live music, delicious food, and plenty of Bigfoot-themed activities to keep the fun going. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Love Local fund to revitalize our downtown area and support local businesses, with a portion also going to the Lee County Middle High School Track and Field Team. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of community spirit, outdoor activity, and unforgettable experiences in Beattyville!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the second Annual Woodbooger (aka Bigfoot) 5K and race down Main Street! New to the event this year will be the Beattyville Bigfoot Bash immediately following the 5K Race, hosted in our newly built Town Square. The Bigfoot Bash will include an award ceremony, music, food and Bigfoot activities.
Nestled at the heart of the Kentucky River, where the North and South forks meet to form the headwaters for the River, Beattyville has plenty of sights to see! From our mountains, country roads, waterways, and best of all, our charming Main Street located in our downtown Historic District! Come take in all of the views for yourself!
The 5K course covers the entirety of Main Street. It is a relatively flat course with a few hills. The Main Street Mile Walk will cover the downtown area and most of Main Street!
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Love Local fund that helps to revitalize our downtown area and support local businesses. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the local Lee County Middle High School Track and Field Team to support their season this Spring!
We look forward to seeing you in October!
Nestled at the heart of the Kentucky River, where the North and South forks meet to form the headwaters for the River, Beattyville has plenty of sights to see! From our mountains, country roads, waterways, and best of all, our charming Main Street located in our downtown Historic District! Come take in all of the views for yourself!
The 5K course covers the entirety of Main Street. It is a relatively flat course with a few hills. The Main Street Mile Walk will cover the downtown area and most of Main Street!
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Love Local fund that helps to revitalize our downtown area and support local businesses. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the local Lee County Middle High School Track and Field Team to support their season this Spring!
We look forward to seeing you in October!
Races
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Woodbooger 5K Race & Beattyville Main Street Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal
Sat 5th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDYou may have traveled the world and heard about Bigfoot or Sasquatch.. But we can bet you have never heard of this folklore creature being known as a woodbooger! Register today to participate in the Woodbooger 5k Run/Walk event in downtown Beattyville, KY. Beattyville KY is a small eastern Kentucky town on the banks of the Kentucky River where north and south fork rivers meet. This 5K event will have you exploring the downtown area that was totally underwater just 2 years ago due to a historic flood. As you run/walk around our route, imagine yourself being waist to chest high in water. All proceeds go toward the programs of the Beattyville Main Street Organization. Programs such as awning grants, signage, business support, building facade activities and more. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the LCMHS Track Team. Register today to receive your one of a kind Woodbooger 5K T-Shirt!
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