Jingle Bell 6K Run/Walk

Jingle Bell 6K Run/Walk

Mount Vernon, KY
Dec 2, 2023
Other

Sub-events Details

6K Run

Other
Dec 02, 2023 (Sat)
8:30 AM
Race walk
in person
Adults

6K Walk

Other
Dec 02, 2023 (Sat)
8:30 AM
Race walk
in person
Adults

Event details

🔔🎅🎄 Put your bells on for the 21st annual Jingle Bell 6K run/walk! Proceeds from the race benefit the “Miracle Fund” which provides assistance to improve the quality of life of long-term care residents of the Respiratory Care Center at Rockcastle Regional in Mt. Vernon, KY! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 🎁 

 

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
  • Place: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Mt. Vernon, KY
  • 6K Run/Walk to begin at 8:30 a.m. EST 
  • Race-day registration to begin at 7:50 a.m.
  • $25 pre-registration fee - deadline Wednesday, Nov. 20
  • $30 registration fee from Nov. 21 through 8:15 a.m. race day
  • Race 12 of 12 in the 2024 County-Wide Stride race series

 

Course

The 6K Run/Walk highlights historic Renfro Valley. Aid and water station will be located at the turnaround. Officials will direct and supervise the course. The Run/Walk will start and finish at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.

 

Unique Reasons to Participate

  • $50 cash prize to overall top male and female finisher
  • Unique age group awards
  • Free sweatshirt guaranteed to all participants pre-registered by Nov. 20. (It is recommended that you pre-register to guarantee your shirt. Shirts available on race day in limited sizes and quantities.)
  • Santa’s Surprise Gift Grab – as always, gift packages will be scattered along the course for participants to scoop up for cash, gifts or coal!
  • Hospitality area with refreshments and snacks
  • Costume Contest: award will be given for the best holiday-themed costume.

 

Awards

  • Overall male and female race winner and top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 14-under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
  • Top three male and female walkers (walkers also eligible for age group awards) 
  • Please note: to be fair to competitive walkers, if you plan to register as a walker, you must walk the entire race. If you plan on running and walking, please register as a runner.

 

Free Kids Club (12-Under)
Kids 12 and under run FREE and collect a special County-Wide Stride silicone bracelet each race! Collect 7 bracelets to receive a $25 gift card and custom Kids Club t-shirt at the end of the 2024 series! (No race t-shirt is given for free registrations).

 

Questions/Information

For more information contact Chelsea Dillingham (606) 256-7767 or c.dillingham@rhrcc.org