Kentucky Department of Parks

Kentucky State Parks 5K Race Series

Information and registration forms. Adobe PDF Document

The 3rd Annual Kentucky State Park Race Series will start February 24th with the Goose Creek 5K at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park in Louisville.

The Goose Creek 5K is the first of five state park races scheduled for 2007. Runners of all ages can take part in all five races to capture the overall championship based on a point system. The other dates and races are:

Each race has a pre-registration fee of $15 and a race day fee of $20. But for $65 paid by Feb. 24, runners can sign up for all five races. Registration for individual races is through each individual park. To register for all five races, runners should get a form and send it to: Kentucky State Parks Race Series, 500 Mero Street, 11 th floor, Capital Plaza Tower, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Awards will be given to the overall male and female winner of each race and first and second place winners in each male and female age division. The grand prize winners, who must compete in all five races, will be named at the July 14 Magnolia 5K at Rough River. All of those who run all five races will receive a certificate and be registered for a special giveaway prize.

RACE RESULTS:

Goose Creek , Irish Classic , Spring Classic , Barren River Lake 5kPossum Ridge 5k, Rough River 5k and Series Cumulative Points.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Levels of Sponsorship

Platinum: $1,500: Logo on all printed materials (including race brochure that is distributed to an estimated 4,000 people in Kentucky and surrounding states. Logo will be placed on event merchandise (i.e. T-shirts, flyers, etc). The name of the event will read KENTUCKY STATE PARK RACE SERIES (INDIVIDUAL RACE OR ENTIRE SERIES) sponsored by “YOUR COMPANY.” Your organization will also be entitled to all benefits of the lower levels.

A member of your organization will have the honor of starting the race or event if you so choose.

**This level is not available for the 2007 Race Series, but will be available for 2008.

Gold: $500-$1000: Logo on all printed materials including T-Shirts but does not include distributed race brochure. Your organization will also be permitted to fill runners packets with flyers, coupons and information about your organization and/or set-up a booth at the event to promote your business. Your organization will also be entitled to all benefits of the lower levels.

Silver: $100-$500: Logo on T-Shirts and on the event sponsorship banner and your organization will also be permitted to fill runners packets with flyers, coupons and information about your organization.

Friends of the Event: Any type of door prizes such as coupons, hotel stays, dinners, gift certificates, candy, water, Gatorade, fruit or any materials needed to help put on the event or give comfort to the participants and their families are welcome. Your company will be recognized during the event or at the race awards ceremony.

Race locations, Contacts, Fee’s and Dates:

3 rd Annual Kentucky State Parks Race Series 2007

Kentucky Department of Parks

All 5 races: $65.00 on or before February 24 th, 2007

Contact: Shawn Pickens (502) 564-4940 Ext 247

Shawn.Pickens@ky.gov

February 24, 2007

Goose Creek 5k

E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park

$15 Pre-registration fee

Contact: Jim Hahn 502-429-7270

james.hahn@ky.gov

April 14, 2007

Spring Classic 5k

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

$15 Pre-registration fee

Contact: Jamie Avery 270-433-7431

jamie.avery@ky.gov

May 19, 2007

Barren River 5k Classic

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

$15 Pre-registration fee

Contact: Lisa Deavers 270-646-2151

lisa.deavers@ky.gov

June 16, 2007

Possum Ridge 5k

Taylorsville Lake State Park

$15 Pre-registration fee

Contact: Brian Pharis 502-477-8713

brian.pharis@ky.gov

July 14, 2007

Magnolia 5k

Rough River Dam State Resort Park

$15 Pre-registration fee

Contact: Park Manager or Recreation Supervisor

270-257-2311