5 running, cycling, walking, and other events in Paducah, Kentucky

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to support our community by running, walking, and even hopping as we raise money for local children and charities!

The 10K starts at 1pm

The 5K starts at 1pm

The 1K fun run starts at 2:15pm

Awards will be presented at 2:30pm

Packet pickup

We will have same day sign up from 11am - 1pm at Bob Noble Park in the Arts Building by the running trail and baseball fields.

Shirt guarantee if registered by March 13th.

Awards

Overall Male and Female in the 5K and 10K

Age groups for the 5K

1-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49

50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and above

HELP US HELP OTHERS

This race benefits Family Service Society, the 2nd oldest nonprofit organization in Paducah, KY. We provide food, personal care items, clothing, emergency dental help, eyeglasses, rent and utility assistance and help with prescription medications.

PACKET PICK UP

Join us for packet pick up on Friday, May 8th. Drop in anytime between 10am and 6pm at the Paducah Convention Center to grab your shirt and runner bag. The address for the Paducah Convention Center is 415 Park St, Paducah, KY 42001.

RACE DAY

Meet us at the starting line located at the intersection of 6th and Clark Street near the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza. The address for the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza is 301 S. 5th St, Paducah, KY 42003.

AWARD CATEGORIES

(Top Three) Overall Male & Female

Overall Master Male & Female

Top Male & Female Age Group: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Top Male, Female & Coed Relay Team

Top 5K Male & Female

RUN UNDER THE STARS™ 10 HOUR ENDURANCE RUN

Run as much as you like in 10 hours. OR stop when you want... Half Marathon, Marathon, First Ultra? It's your decision.

All times are Central Daylight Time.

June 6, 2026 - Carson Park Fairgrounds, 300 N. 30th Street, Paducah, KY 42001.

Starts at 8PM CDT. Ends at 06:00AM CDT.

1/2 mile lighted oval consisting of a dirt track covered with finely crushed limestone. This is a horse track that is used to pull those little buggies.

This is a night time run. Run, jog, walk, rest, stop and start as much as you'd like.

The objective is to see how far you can go; however, you can stop at any time if you've reached your goal or if you've had enough.

REGISTER BY MAY 19th TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT

HIGHLIGHTS:

CHIP TIMING SYSTEM will keep your distance recorded. We will display your distance continually at the timing tent. Check the monitor as you run by.

No traffic, no hills, no roots, no hard running surface.

NO HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOU.

LARGE AID STATION on the track. We have a fully stocked station, containing the normal snacks and fruit plus salty items such as pretzels and chips, soda & PB&J sandwiches are a staple. Grilled cheese sandwiches, bacon, and so much other good food to keep you going.

Bring your own fluids containers. We try hard to not use any cups. You can leave your container at your course-side table, or if you don't have a table, at the table by the aid station (be sure to put your name on it).

AMENITIES and AWARDS: Each runner will receive a shirt (if registered by May 19) and a custom medal. The top finishers will also receive a custom award!

REASONS FOR RUNNING RUTS: Great training venue for practice at running at night... calibrate your nighttime nutrition needs, get used to being up all night for that upcoming 100 miler (Tunnel Hill) or 24 hour race. Perfect social running event with serious results. You can feel safe due to all the runners around you. Unlike marathons, and non-loop events, you see your friends the entire time, giving you opportunities to run or walk with some runners you'd never get to run with.

This could possibly be the course you'll set a personal best for whatever distance you run. Knowing that your vehicle is close by, you have the confidence to keep going.

On Site Parking, either in the huge parking lot, or right on the grass infield. No hotel needed.

SET UP: Beginning any time after 2pm on Saturday June 6, you can set up a tent under the large shade trees in the grass infield, or alongside the course. There is plenty of room. This is a good one to bring the family to. You can stop and see them as much as you like. Encourage them to run or walk a few laps with you. They love it, and so do we. We only ask that you carry your trash out with you if at all possible.

PACKET PICK UP: Begins at 5 pm at the race site in the white building near the grandstands. You will receive a shirt, your race bib with timing chip.

DOGS: We love dogs, however they are NOT allowed on the course as part of the race. IF you bring your dog, you will need to keep them on a leash, and out of the way of other runners, or guests.

We're so excited to spend the evening under the stars with you all!

Please reach out with any questions to Micki at [email protected]

P.S. - You can also register day of race at packet pick up but we cannot guarantee shirt availability.