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The Emergency Mile

Thu May 7, 2026
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456 US Directions

Events

For Runners! (Free for 18 & Under!)

1-Mile Run

Price: $20
($0: Ages 0 - 18)
Time: 6:00PM EDT
Price increases after April 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
For Walkers! (Free for 18 & Under!)

1-Mile Walk

Price: $20
($0: Ages 0 - 18)
Time: 6:00PM EDT
Price increases after April 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Free for Police, Sheriff, Corrections, Fire & Ambulance Services

Rockcastle County First Responder

Price: $0
Time: 6:00PM EDT
Registration ends May 7, 2026 at 5:45pm EDT
Open to ages 16+.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/countywidestride.

Place

Progress Drive
Mt. Vernon, KY US 40456

Description

Join us to honor Rockcastle County’s first responders at The Emergency Mile. If you are an experienced runner, this is your chance to test your speed on a nearly level one-mile course. If you’re new to run/walks, this is the perfect way to start – with a less challenging distance. Either way, you are honoring those in our county that we could not do without.

 

Rockcastle County first responders participate FREE!

 

Event Details
  • Event begins 1 Mile Run/Walk at 6:00 p.m. EST
  • Check in/packet pickup begins at 5:00 p.m.
  • Registration fee $20, includes event t-shirt if registered by Wednesday, April 22. After April 22, registration is $25 through race day. (After April 22, shirts are are not guaranteed and sizes may be limited).
  • Free registration for Rockcastle County first responders! (Police, Sheriff, Jail Employees, Fire Department, and Ambulance Services). Free shirt included if registered before April 22. (After April 22, shirts are limited).
Awards
  • Overall male and female race winner
  • Top three male and female runners in each of the following age groups: 12-under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
  • Top three fastest male and female walkers
  • Special Award: Fastest first responder, male and female
NEW! Student Strides 2026
  • ALL students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
  • Students who complete at least 7 races will receive a $25 gift card and custom t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series! 
  • Students must run or walk to be eligible for awards and incentives.
 
Questions/Information

Contact Chelsea Dillingham at (606) 256-7767 or e-mail c.dillingham@rhrcc.org

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