This year's theme is "Beat the Clock!" The Kicking Butt 5K is all about raising awareness that colon cancer can be prevented through timely screening. Screening starts at age 45 or younger if you have a family history. You have the power to prevent an unnecessary colon cancer diagnosis! Eat healthy, learn the symptoms of colon cancer, listen to your body, and get screened on time.
RACE FEATURES:
PACKET PICKUP Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, September 22ndfrom 9am-5pm at the end of the roundabout at the offices of the Colon Cancer Prevention Project (Address: 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #108, Louisville, KY 40223).
We will also have race morning packet pickup from 7:45-8:45am at Waterfront Park.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
PRICING (5K & 1 Miler): $25 (May 23-June 15), $30 (June 16-August 31), $35 (September 1-23)
KID'S DASH We'll have a FREE Kid's Dash (1/4 mile distance) at 8:45am. All kids will receive a participation medal but there will be no timing or awards for the Kid's Dash. Kid's can join their parents in the 1 Mile fun walk or 5K but they will not receive a bib, shirt or be chip timed.
5K RACE AWARDS Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
The Colon Cancer Prevention Project started in 2004, when only 1 in 3 Kentuckians were getting life-saving colon cancer screenings. Now, about 2 in 3 Kentuckians are getting screened, and the incidence rate is down more than 25%. Kentucky is now nationally renowned for its work, which includes a state-wide screening program for low-income, uninsured people. The American Cancer Society estimates the diagnosis of 97,220 new cases of colon cancer and 43,030 new cases of rectal cancer in 2018. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States and the second leading cause in men. An expected 50,630 will die of colorectal cancer during 2018. (American Cancer Society)
Qualify for awesome miscellaneous awards and to show your team spirit please use #kickbuttky2020 on Facebook or Instagram when posting your race photos
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Our route configuration is a long rectangle on the grounds of Waterfront Park. 100% of the route is on concrete/paved surfaces. There are 3 water stops along the 3.1 mile route. Our start/finish is at the same location near the Big Four Bridge (along the Ohio River). A lead bike escort will lead runners around the course and turns will be marked with arrow yard signs.
Special thanks to Ruby Cline-Eaton (A Runner's Mom & More Photography) for capturing our 2022 race in photos. Enjoy!
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