Back The Track 5K & Woodford Track Challenge

Come BACK THE TRACK and support the Woodford County Track Club!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH at 7:30PM at the WOODFORD COUNTY HS TRACK

The Woodford County Track Club is hosting a 5K run/walk and 1 Mile fun run/walk which will start and finish on the new track at Woodford County High School. Proceeds will go to support the Woodford County Track Club which supports the track and field programs through the public schools throughout Woodford County.

RACE FEATURES:

• Opportunity to "break in" the new high school track
• Commemorative super soft (unisex sized) race shirts (XS-3XL)
• Participants are invited to wear their best black and gold
• Free race photos
• Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age divisions
• Convenient race evening packet pickup at the high school
• Paved course through the school complex and Falling Springs Trail
• 5K run/walk (timed), 1-mile fun run/walk (untimed) and virtual option
• Woodford Track Challenge - Opportunity to test your skills and try to break a school record (read more below)
• Stick Horse Race sponsored by Grey Ridge Farm Riding Academy-For ages 8 and under (read more below)
• Food, fun, fellowship and music for a great cause!

PRICING

• 5K - $25 (June 5 - July 31), $30 (August 1 - 15)
• 1 Mile - $15 (June 5 - July 31), $20 (August 1-15)
• Virtual - $25 (June 5 - August 15)

AWARDS (5K RUN/WALK)

Top 3 M/F Finishers Overall (Trophy, Certificate & Show Ribbon)

Top 3 M/F Age Groups (Show Ribbon)

Age Group Categories:  0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+

PROPOSED 5K ROUTE

STICK HORSE RACE SPONSORED BY GREY RIDGE FARM RIDING ACADEMY 

Children ages 8 and under are invited to join in a Stick Horse Race before the 5k race. Each child will get their very own stick horse to race and keep. You don't need to sign up for this in advance, but we are interested in whether you want to participate (so we can get a general head count).  You'll actually sign up (and sign a waiver) on race night for the Stick Horse Race.

The cost to participate is $5. Payment for the Woodford Track Challenge will be made on the night of the race (cash or credit/debit card accepted). 

WOODFORD TRACK CHALLENGE EVENTS

We plan to hold a series of fun, special challenge events on the night of the race from 5:30-7:00pm.  All levels are welcome to participate and "Test Your Skills" in various track and field disciplines.  The Woodford County Track Club with the help of the HS Track Team will help organize/run the events. You don't need to sign up for this in advance, but we are interested in whether you want to participate (so we can get a general head count).  You'll actually sign up (and sign a waiver) on race night for the Woodford Track Challenge.

The cost to participate is $5/event or $15 for all events.  Payment for the Woodford Track Challenge will be made on the night of the race (cash or credit/debit card accepted). 

How Fast Can You Sprint?

See if you can break the school records as you run a 100m dash!

School Records:   Fastest High School Male Time for 100 m: 10.77s, Fastest High School Female Time for 100m: 12.16s, Fastest Middle School Male Time for 100 m: 11.62s, Fastest Middle School Female Time for 100m: 12.21s

Can You Go the Distance?

See if you can break the school records as you run a 400m (a lap around the track).

School Records:  Fastest High School Male Time for 400 m: 48.38s, Fastest High School Female Time for 400m: 58.36s, Fastest Middle School Male Time for 400 m: 52.43s, Fastest Middle School Female Time for 400m: 59.62

How is Your Mile?

See if you can break the school records as you run at 1600m (4 laps around the track).

School Records:  Fastest High School Male Time for 1600m: 4:16.25, Fastest High School Female Time for 1600m: 4:50.12, Fastest Middle School Male Time for 1600m: 4:54.00, Fastest Middle School Female Time: 4:58.53

How Far Can You Throw?

See if you can break the school records as you throw shot put and/or discuss.

School Records:  Farthest High School Male Shot Put Throw: 51-9.5, Farthest High School Female Shot Put Throw: 37-8.75, Farthest High School Male Discus Throw: 154-6, Farthest High School Female Discus Throw: 120-8, Farthest Middle School Male Shot Put Throw: 46-4., Farthest Middle School Female Shot Put Throw: 38-3.25, Farthest Middle School Male Discus Throw: 172-6, Farthest Middle School Female Discus Throw: 97-5

How Long Can You Jump?

See if you can break the school records as you do long jump.

School Records:  Farthest High School Male Long Jump: 21-9, Farthest High School Female Long Jump: 17-9, Farthest Middle School Male Long Jump: 19-10.5, Farthest Middle School Female Long Jump: 16-4.25

How High Can You Jump?

See if you can break the school records as you do high jump.

School Records:  Farthest High School Male High Jump: 6-10.5, Farthest High School Female High Jump: 5-5, Farthest Middle School Male High Jump: 6-0, Farthest Middle School Female High Jump: 4-10

How Is Your Relay? (Last Event)

Get a team together and see how fast you can run a 4x100m race!  See if your team can break the school records!

School Records:  Fastest High School Male Time: 43.00 s, Fastest High School Female Time: 50.05s, Fastest Middle School Male Time: 47.28s, Fastest Middle School Femail Time: 52.69s