Join us in Nicholasville, KY as we celebrate Earth Day with a family friendly 3K, a 1/4 Mile Little Footprint Dash and lots of other fun activities.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025     ****     3:00PM     ****     RINEY B PARK IN NICHOLASVILLE

Lace up your running shoes for our 3K run/walk and Kid's "Little Footprint" Dash as we raise funds for Parks and Recreation -(for Tree planting in the parks).  This race is presented by Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks & Recreation in conjunction with RaceRise.  In addition to the race, we will have a variety of vendors and activities available for everyone.  We will be collecting recyclables (paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, aluminum cans, electronics and phonebooks).  There will be lots of family friendly Earth Day activities and displays to enjoy before the race (12-5 pm). Awards will follow shortly after the race.

RACE FEATURES

• Closed 3K course on paved trail/roadway surfaces
• Commemorative race T-shirts (unisex size and youth sizes)
• 3K run/walk, 1/4 mile Kid's "Little Footprint" Dash and virtual option
• Awards for the 3K --- Overall Top 3 M/F and Top 3 M/F in 5 year age groups
• Bottled water and snacks for post-race
• Free race photos & Finish Line Photo Contest
• Fun Earth Day activities, displays and demonstrations (TBA)
• Fun and Fellowship for the whole family

3K ROUTE MAP

PACKET PICKUP   We'll have packet pickup on race day from 1:00-2:30pm at Riney B Park.  We don't plan an advanced day PPU for this race.

VIRTUAL OPTION   Can't run/walk with us in person but want to support the race?  Register as a virtual participant.  For a $25 donation we'll make sure you receive a commemorative race t-shirt and you can run/walk your own "Earth Day  Dash" on your own schedule in your own hometown.

KID'S LITTLE FOOTPRINT DASH   At 2:45pm we'll hold our KId's Dash which will be a flat 1/4 mile course (out and back).  The Kid's Dash is FREE and for kids 10 and under but you do need to register your child.  Kid's earn a participation medal and parents can add a shirt for a $20.00 add on fee.  Bring the whole family to this fun event.