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Dogwood Dash 5K
April 29, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
$25 – $35
On your mark, Get set, Go!
This annual 5K through the Arboretum will take place again on Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9am race start.
Whether you are a first time participant or a seasoned 5K veteran, you are invited to the Boone County Arboretum in the spring to take part in our annual Dogwood Dash 5K Run and Walk through the Arboretum. This fun event is held each April as the spring blooms are coming out of their long winter nap.
Awards, door prizes, tree seedlings and refreshments provided to participants. Pre-registration strongly encouraged, and a link to registration will be posted here in mid-winter.
All proceeds benefit the Friends of Boone County Arboretum to continually improve the arboretum grounds and educational opportunities. Dust off your running shoes and get ready for this scenic spring–time race!
Place
Union, KY US 41091
Description
COURSE: A beautiful scenic loop course (3.1 miles) on paved trails through the Boone County Arboretum.
PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION: Pick up your race number and packet on Friday April 28th from 12-6 at TriState Running (Florence Location) Noon – 6 p.m.
ENTRY FEES (ALL CATEGORIES):
$25.00 Pre-registration (no shirt)
$35.00 Pre-registration with newly designed shirt
$30.00 Race Day (no shirt)
ENTRY FEE KIDS FUN RUN:
$5.00 Pre-registration (shirt included)
$5.00 Race Day (no shirt)
INTERESTED IN FREE ENTRY? Work our Dig in the Dirt Volunteer Day on Tuesday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and receive a free entry (no shirt). Entry form will be completed at conclusion of volunteering.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union KY.
**Please, no strollers or dogs in race**
DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 75, take KY 18, Exit 181, and head west toward Burlington. Travel approximately 3 miles. Exit on right, then turn left overtop of KY 18 and onto Camp Ernst Road. Go 4.5 miles. Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is on the left.
KIDS FUN RUN: Kids 7/under, immediately following completion of 5K.
5K RUN CATEGORIES: Male and Female:
15/under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80/over.
5K WALKERS: Male & Female: 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80/over. Walkers must walk the entire distance. Any participant who plans on running through any part of the course must register as a runner.
AWARDS: Top 2 overall males and females, runners and walkers. Overall award winners are not eligible for age division awards. Also, the top two females/males in each age category win an award. Awards provided by Tri-State Running Company.
FOLLOWING THE RACE: Refreshments, awards, participant door prizes.
RESULTS: Official race results will be posted online at www.TimingSpot.com and www.bcarboretum.org.
Goodie bag available from local sponsors.
