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Additional race information can be found at http://www.rockcastleregional.org/race/december/race-info/.
Place
Mount Vernon, KY US 40456
Description
🔔🎄 Hear those jingles? It's the sound of our sold-out Jingle Bell 6K event coming alive this Saturday! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ The spirit of Christmas has truly embraced us, and our heartwarming community has shown immense support, selling out all our cozy Jingle Bell 6K sweatshirts.
But wait, there's a Christmas miracle! 🎅🎁 While the pre-registration deadline was Nov. 22, we want to ensure everyone gets their preferred size and enjoys the festive comfort, we're placing a special second order of these merry sweatshirts. Post-race, these snug delights will be arriving at the hospital for easy pickup.
Keep those sleigh bells ringing and your inbox tuned! 💌 Watch out for a notification via email, informing you when these delightful sweatshirts are ready to be snugly wrapped around you. Let's keep the Christmas cheer going long after the race ends! 🎉✨
Put your bells on for the 20th 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 2, 2023
- 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. 22
- $30 registration fee from Nov. 23 through 8:15 a.m. race day
- Race 12 of 12 in the 2023 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. 22. (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
- NEW! 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.
Questions/Information
For more information contact Chelsea Dillingham (606) 256-7767 or c.dillingham@rhrcc.org
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