5 running events in Madisonville, Kentucky

Join us for the Colors for Care 5K run at Madisonville City Park on April 18th 2026 to raise funding to support the Hopkins County Community Clinic.

5K starts at 9:00 am SHARP.

Strollers and well-behaved LEASHED dogs are welcome (please be sure to clean up after your dog!) We ask that you start behind the runners.

Children younger than 6th grade are welcome to participate but will not be eligible for a shirt nor will they be timed like the other runners.

PACKET PICK-UP: first session will take place on April 17th from 3:00pm-6:30pm outside the Trover Clinic Tower. Second session will be at 8:00am on April 18th (race morning) at the registration table.

Online Registration will close at 11:59pm on April 16th. All participants registered prior to March 20, 2026 are guaranteed a shirt. Registrations received after that date may not receive a shirt due to production timelines and availability. We will open up the online registration form again the morning of the race for anyone who wants to register the day of the race and we will be accepting cash and check the day of as well, but a shirt cannot be guaranteed with a same day registration.

To guarantee you get a t-shirt at packet pick-up, you MUST be registered by March 20th.

Prizes will be awarded to:

• TBD

Would your business/group like to sponsor and/or volunteer to make the Colors for Care a well-organized and fun event for all? Please email [email protected] for information on how you can be a sponsor, donate, or volunteer for the event.

The Hopkins County Community Clinic mission is to provide free medical care including cardiovascular screenings and prescription assistance to uninsured or underinsured members of Hopkins County. Third Year medical students at the University of Louisville School of Medicine doing their clinical rotations in Madisonville attend events at Breaking Bread, local food banks, and homeless shelters to provide basic healthcare such as measuring blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels. This past year, sponsors and donations from this race were able to help us screen 246 individuals in the community.

If you have questions about donating or would like to make a private donation, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Race Information

The race starts at 8:30 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Go past the Mahr Park Arboretum to the end of the road.

Limited parking. If you park in the grass, do not block the unitily boxes.

Google pin location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GbdpaDjvXL9o6QUS9

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6009183208

The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5955532195

The course is an out-and-back. (2.18M)

The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

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Shirt and Gear Shop

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Best Costume

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Series Points

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Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

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Attention all animal lovers! Runners, walkers, and 4-legged friends of all ages are invited to Madisonville City Park for our third annual Hopkins County Humane Society RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run.

Mark your calendars for June 6th and join us for a fun-filled day of running, walking, and wagging tails!

All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting the Hopkins County Humane Society and the animals in our care.

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

The loss of our permanent shelter on Laffoon Trail was devastating for our organization and our community. While it was incredibly difficult to see the building taken down, that chapter has now closed. The site has been fully cleared, the ground prepared, and we are actively working with engineers and architects to finalize plans for rebuilding a larger, updated facility that will meet all state and local codes. This process will take time, determination, and substantial financial support—but we are committed to seeing it through for the animals and citizens of Hopkins County.

In the meantime, our temporary shelter on Dulin Street required extensive updates to allow us to safely resume animal intakes. We are grateful to share that these updates are almost complete, and the temporary facility will be fully operational beginning in February. Even with these improvements, our need for community support has never been greater.

This event is more than a race—it is an opportunity for our community to come together in support of animals who rely on us every day. Funds raised through Run for the Paws directly support medical care, shelter operations, and our long-term goal of rebuilding a permanent humane society facility for Hopkins County.

Event Details

Location: Madisonville City Park (playground area)

Kids Fun Run: 8:00 AM

5K Run/Walk: 8:15 AM

This is a family-friendly event! Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. We simply ask that walkers, strollers, and dogs start behind the runners—and please remember to clean up after your pup.

PLEASE NOTE, IN ORDER TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE MAY 15TH.

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8AM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, BUT THERE WILL NOT BE A T-SHIRT OPTION AFTER MAY 15TH.

PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, FROM 4PM-6PM, AND ON RACE MORNING FROM 7AM-8AM AT THE PLAYGROUND AREA AT THE CITY PARK. YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER AT THESE TIMES (cash only please!)

Parking is available in all designated parking areas.

Participants are encouraged to bring donations of dry and soft, dog, puppy and cat food, blankets and cleaning supplies (bleach, dish soap, cleaning cloths, disinfecting wipes, etc.)

Prizes will be awarded to First Male and First Female in the following categories:

Overall 5k

Overall 5k Under 18

Overall 5k Over 40

First Dog 5k

First Stroller 5k

Medals to first boy and girl in the Kids Fun Run

Would you like to be a sponsor? Please see information at the bottom of this page! Donations can be both monetary and "in-kind."