• Care Net Reindeer Run 5K

    Saturday December 7, 2024

    Location: Smothers Park
    Contact: Catherine Dowdy
    Telephone: 270-685-5077

    The 10th Annual Care Net 5K Reindeer Run/Walk is a family-fun event open to runners and walkers of all types. This year we will be adding a Sponsored Run/Walk option to participants! Grab your family members, friends, or coworkers and join us downtown! What a terrific way to kick-off the Holiday Season and enjoy the beautiful decorations in Smother's Park! This race will be a timed event for the puposes of awarding winner divisions. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in Holiday attire (ugly sweaters, Santa hats, bells, fun socks, etc.) Visit with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate, and be entered into our door prize drawings! The standard registration entry fee is $30 for adults and $25 for children (17 and under) if registered by the deadline. Entry fees increase closer to the event. Those who register before the deadline will receive a short-sleeved t-shirt. NEW: This year there will be an opportunity for runners & walkers to raise sponsorships for their participation in the 5K event with the opportunity to earn a long-sleeved shirt or a sweatshirt along with other exclusive prizes! Registration for the Reindeer Dash, a seperate event for children 7 and under, is $10. This short dash down Veteran's Blvd. from Frederica St. to the finish line is a chance for young ones to run with Santa and his reindeer to the finish line! Date: 12/7/24 @ Smother's Park - 199 W. Veterans Blvd. Owensboro, KY 42303 Reindeer Dash begins at 8:00 a.m. at the intersection of Frederica St. and Veteran's Blvd. Reindeer Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of St. Ann St. and Veteran's Blvd. For questions, contact Stacey Kropp at Care Net Owensboro @ 270-685-5077 or email development@careneto.org