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Paws & Pom‑Poms 5K

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Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States

calendar_today 22 Aug, 2026 – 29 Aug, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $35.00

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About the Event

🐾 Paws & Pom‑Poms 5K — Run for the Spirit!

 

Lace up your sneakers and bring the energy — it’s time to run, cheer, and support the Panther Pride! The Paws & Pom‑Poms 5K is a fun‑filled community race benefiting the local middle school cheer team. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just here for the high‑fives and pom‑poms, this event is all about spirit, smiles, and school pride. The Race will take place at Freeman Lake Park on August 22nd, 2026 at 10am.

Join us for a scenic 5K course that welcomes runners, walkers, families, and fans of all ages. Expect cheer stations, Panther‑themed fun, and plenty of navy, vegas gold, and white as we rally together to support our squad.

 

🎉 Event Highlights:

 

5K run/walk for all ages and abilities
Cheerleaders lining the course with pom‑poms and Panther pride
Custom race shirts and finisher medals
Awards for top finishers and most spirited outfits
All proceeds go directly to the TK Stone Middle School cheer team


Let’s show up big for the Panthers — every step you take helps our cheerleaders shine brighter!

 

📣 Register now and run with spirit!

 

Races Offered

Kids FUN Run

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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09:50

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$0.00

5k Run/Walk

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

Virtual 5K

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Elizabethtown.

thermostat Temperature
19.2° / 29.7°
wb_sunny Feels like
20.0° / 30.4°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 50m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.4 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
8.7 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
High (7.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
69.7%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:00
nightlight Sunset
20:33

About Elizabethtown

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Elizabethtown is a small town in the Kentucky Derby Region. Abraham Lincoln's parents Thomas and Nancy had their daughter Sarah here in 1807 and then Abraham nearby at Sinking Spring Farm in 1809.

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