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Race Information
Packet Pick Up - Early registrants can pick up their race packets at the Downtown YMCA on Thursday and Friday from 8am-5pm. Those pre-registered participants that are unable to pick up their packets early will be able to pick up their packets at the State Capitol from 7:00-8:15am before the race starts. All participants are encouraged to pick up their packet early. If you would like for someone else to pick up your packet, then please let me know with the name of the person that will pick up your packet.
Pre-Race Photo – Make sure you are near the State Capitol around 8:15am before the race to get in the pre-race group photo!
Parking – There are a few other events in Frankfort the morning of the race, please make sure you arrive by at least 8:10am. Please utilize the parking lots located at the top of the Capitol Parking Garage, to the west of the Capitol and the lot behind the Capitol Annex. There will also be street parking on the side streets off Capital Avenue. Please do not park on Capital Avenue (from Todd to State Streets), East Todd Street, East State Street, Tanner Court, Logan Street (between Todd and State), Stanley Street (between Todd and State) or Briar Cliff Street.
Race Timing – Each participants will receive a numbered bib. Please make sure that you attach your bib to the front of your shirt. As you cross the finish line, please stay in the order that you finished and keep walking until you get out of the race chute. The bottom part of your bib will be torn off and given to a finish line volunteer.
Race Course – **UPDATE** The Kentucky river has receded and the course will be open as planned. Please review the race course map so that you are familiar with the route. Those participants that will be in the two mile walk will just continue up Capital Avenue to the finish line instead of turning left onto East Todd Street.
Water Stops - There will be water stops on Capital Avenue (Mile 1.8) sponsored by the YMCA and at the Old Lawrenceburg Road boat ramp entry (Mile 3.4) sponsored by Open Bible Church. There will also be water bottles and coolers of Gatorade at the finish line sponsored by Commonwealth Credit Union. Please make sure to stay hydrated during the event and to thank all of our race course volunteers for their support of the race.
Race Tips
- All Two Mile Walk participants, walkers in the five mile course, those with strollers, dogs, and/or small children should start at the back of the pre-race crowd.
- Runners expecting to run between an 9 and 12 minute mile should be in the middle of the crowd. Those that run faster than 8 minutes per mile should be near the front. The front few rows should be only those that will run 6 minutes per mile or faster.
- Your bib should be worn on the front of your shirt so that we can see it as you cross the finish line.
- Stay on the road as you run the race. Do not run on the sidewalk or in the grass. All streets will be closed to motor vehicles during the race.
- Stay hydrated on the race course by utilizing the water stops.
- When you cross the finish line: Keep walking, stay in the order that you finish and move through the finish chute.
Race Day Activities - Race Day registration and activities will begin at 7:00am in front of the State Capital. Live music by Kentucky Highway will begin by 8:15am and continue until 10:00am. Pre and post race massages will be provided by Bluegrass Physical Therapy and Panera Bread Company will be provided bagels after the race for all participants. Please thank all of these groups for volunteering to be a part of the race this year.
Prizes – Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female participants, the top three participants in each age group and to the top three teams (minimum of 5 runners per team) for those participating in the five mile event. This year the prizes have been donated by Cool Comfort Body & Sole and Events Imaging. There are also many door prizes from local businesses that we will be giving out after the race. Make sure you stick around as we have some really great prizes and you must be present to win!
Results - Results will be posted on our website by Saturday afternoon and will be in Sunday's State Journal.