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The Ability Walk

Thu May 28, 2026
Mount Vernon, KY 40456 US Directions

Events

VIP Registration (Child or Adult with special needs)

Price: $0
Time: 5:00PM EDT 7:00PM EDT
Registration Opens April 28, 2026 at 12:00am EDT

Adult Registration (Includes T-shirt)

Price: $20
Time: 5:00PM EDT 7:00PM EDT
Registration Opens April 28, 2026 at 12:00am EDT

Event Participant Registration (No Shirt)

Price: $5
Time: 5:00PM EDT 7:00PM EDT
Registration Opens April 28, 2026 at 12:00am EDT

Student Strides 5K Run/Walk (Ages 4-18)

Price: $0
Time: 5:00PM EDT 7:00PM EDT
Registration Opens April 28, 2026 at 12:00am EDT

Place

1545 Lake Cumberland Rd
Mount Vernon, KY US 40456

Description

This event is a bonus race in the County-Wide Stride race series and will count towards series tally.

 

The Ability Walk: See the Ability, not the Disability Walk, Ride, or Roll!

 

Rockcastle Regional is looking forward to celebrating people of all walks of life and their abilities, and learning about any barriers our VIP children or adults may have, as well as teaching other adults and children about these barriers and how they can interact and be friends with everyone! Join us for our Awareness Walk, Ride, or Roll on Thursday, May 28, 5-7 p.m. at Rockcastle County High School.

 

Your VIP child or adult will participate in crossing the finish line by wheelchair, being held, walking, running, or any way they’d like! Come play some games, get involved in some sensory activities, face painting, tie dye, and even order dinner from some food trucks! All our activities are geared towards our VIP participants’ interests and abilities – so please join us so we can learn and see the abilities, not the disabilities!

 

All proceeds from the Ability Walk will benefit Mt. Vernon Elementary School’s Inclusive Playground!

 

Registration Details:

  • VIP Registration – FREE! VIPs receive a custom race t-shirt, medal, and a goodie bag (ex. bubble wand, fidget toys, etc.).
  • Adult Registration – $20 Includes t-shirt if registered by Monday, May 18.
  • Event Participant Registration – $5 No t-shirt
  • Student Strides – Students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
  • No registration required if you plan to attend the event, but do not plan to participate in the run/walk portion.

Schedule of Events:

5:00 – Registration | Booths & activities open
5:30 – Welcome
5:35 – VIP Lap
5:45 – Caregiver Lap
5:55 – 30 minute run/walk begins | Booths & activities reopen until 7:00 pm

 

Activities:

  • Games
  • Sensory activities
  • Water activities
  • Face painting
  • Bubble station
  • Tie dye station
  • Food trucks
  • And more!

 

For more information, call Chelsea Dillingham at (606)256-7767.

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