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Chemo Buddies Run for Hope at Ellis Park

Name: Chemo Buddies Run for Hope at Ellis Park
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Henderson

Henderson, Kentucky, United States

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About the Event

Saddle Up for our inaugural Ellis Park 5K, 1-mile walk & Kids Dash!
Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a one-of-a-kind race experience! Join us on Saturday, October 17th, for a brand-new event that brings the excitement of the track directly to your feet.

Whether you are aiming for a new personal record or just looking for a fun morning walk with friends, this event is built for all paces and ages.

A Course Like No Other
This isn't your standard road race. Our unique, behind-the-scenes 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the historic Ellis Park grounds. You will run past the paddocks, take in the beautiful facility, and experience the ultimate thrill: crossing the finish line right on the main dirt race track!

The Kids Dash (Featuring the Inflatable Pony!)
Bring the whole family! We are hosting a special Kids Dash for our younger runners - 12 and under. To make it extra memorable, the dash will feature a hilariously fun inflatable pony! Every child participating will get a chance to race the pony and burn off some energy.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Ellis Park 3300 US-41, Henderson, KY 42420

5K Start Time:10:30am

1-mile walk - 11:45AM

Kids Dash - 12:30PM

Age Group Awards
Official Race Day T-Shirt - register by September 28 to guarantee shirt size!
A truly unforgettable finish line photo opportunity!
Packet Pickup

Early Pickup: October 15 and 16 at the Chemo Buddies office
Race Day Pickup: 9:30AM at Ellis Park near the starting line.

Races Offered

Run for Hope 5k

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:30

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$25.00

1-mile walk

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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11:45

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$15.00

Kids Pony Dash

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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12:15

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Henderson.

thermostat Temperature

17.4° / 27.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.4° / 27.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 32m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

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air Avg wind speed

8.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

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68.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:32

nightlight Sunset

18:56

About Henderson

Learn more about the host city, Henderson.

Henderson is a city in Kentucky's Western Coal Fields. It is the seat of Henderson County and is located across the Ohio River from Evansville, Indiana.