Frankfort Digital Dash 5K/10K

COVID-19 has had a profound effect on our world, with mass cancellations of races and disruption of life across the globe. It’s easy during these trying times to become sedentary. With that in mind, the Frankfort Striders and Explore Kentucky Initiative are launching The Frankfort Digital Dash Virtual Running Series, this race being the first in the series.

The series has a dual purpose to encourage individuals to get moving outside which helps with mental and physical health, while also raising money for the new Frankfort COVID-19 Fund. This fund was created to benefit the most impacted citizens of the Frankfort-Franklin County by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

All of the net proceeds from the race will go to the Frankfort COVID-19 Fund.

Prices: Each race entry costs  $15  

Race distances: 5K, 10K

Where: Anywhere you can run the distance of each race; road, trail, or track. Just make sure you’re running alone and keeping your social distance like the CDC recommends. Running in groups? You can’t be doing that!

Sorry no treadmills.

Who: Everyone is invited! All you need is a Strava account and a device that can track your run (gps watch, phone, etc). 

How: Follow the steps below

• Register via RunSignUp. Registration is open until May 18th.

• Create a Strava account & join the Frankfort Striders Club.

• Join the race event you are interested in running: 5K or 10K. Strava event pages have a leaderboard and provides a place for you to engage with other racers.

• Run the distance you choose between the completion timeframe and mark it as a race on Strava.

• Each race will have a leaderboard on Strava as well as places for you to engage with the other racers.

• Completion time frame:  April 13th - May 18th 

Racer receives:

• Commemorative Finisher Decal

• Downloadable Finisher Certificate

• Run with playlists curated by race team

Please observe social distancing guidelines and public health advisories while participating, including:

• Run alone in uncrowded areas
• Stay 6 feet away from others
• Run at off-peak hours, like early mornings
• If you’re sick, don’t run
• Wear a face covering to reduce spread of droplets while running/walking
• Avoid hand-touching or contact with public surfaces (e.g., traffic buttons)
• Wash hands when you return from your run