Run Richmond Half Marathon & 5K

Sat October 2 2021
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Run Richmond Half Marathon & 5K

Sat October 2, 2021 Richmond, KY 40475 US Directions
Join us for the inaugural Run Richmond Half Marathon & 5K in conjunction with the City of Richmond's Millstone Festival.
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Half Marathon

$65 8:00AM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT

5K Run/Walk

$30 8:10AM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT

Virtual Runner/Walker

$50 8:00AM EDT - 11:30AM EDT Registration ends September 20, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT

Race Volunteer

6:00AM EDT - 11:30AM EDT
Description

Join us for the inaugural Run Richmond Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 8:00am in downtown Richmond.  Our race is being run in conjunction with the inaugural Millstone Festival, so there will be plenty to do around the race.

RACE FEATURES

  • Half Marathon Run (16 minute/mile pace limit; 3 hour 30 minute max) and 5K Run/Walk
  • Commemorative performance T-shirts
  • Overall & Age Group Awards
  • Finishers' Medals for both races
  • Free Race Photos, Post Race Massage, and DJ
  • Scenic course through Eastern Kentucky University, downtown Richmond, and the scenic countryside
  • Hotel/motel courtesy room blocks for out of town runners (Coming Soon!)
  • Race Pacers (Thanks, ForWord Running/Pacing) for the 13.1
  • Virtual Runner/Walker opportunity ($50.00 registration/donation - We ship commemorative shirt, bib, and finisher's medal.)

Our race will benefit Hospice Care Plus. You can read more about their mission and services below.

PROPOSED HALF MARATHON ROUTE

PROPOSED 5K ROUTE

Hospice Care Plus --- Our Race Charity Beneficiary

We are pleased to partner with Hospice Care Plus for this inaugural event.  Partial race proceeds and all participant donations will go to support their mission.

Our Mission
Hospice Care Plus empowers individuals with a life-limiting illness to live the highest quality of life, respecting their values, beliefs, needs and those of their families and the communities we serve

Our Values
Our mission reflects the values we hold dear: Compassion, Hope, Care and Dignity

Our Promise
These values have led us to promise: To Provide Care and Core Services Regardless of Ability to Pay

Place
Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY US 40475
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Half Marathon Route & Hydration Information

START on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University on Lancaster Avenue, FINISH in downtown Richmond on Water Street near the new Millstone Park.  A scenic, hilly, country loop course with elevation change of 860 feet.  Course will include 6 hydration stations which will be passed a total of 8 times.  These hydration stations are approximately every 1.5-1.7 miles apart where we'll serve water and Sword Performance Drink in small cups.  We will have portable restrooms stationed along the 13.1 route at or near the hydration stations.

Consider becoming at Run Richmond Half Marathon Sponsor!

We have sponsorship opportunities available with the race.  If you or your company are interested in learning more please email David Stewart at RunRichmondKY@gmail.com   Let us create a sponsorship package which promotes your company with runners from across the Bluegrass State and beyond.

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