The Emergency Mile

Join us to honor Rockcastle County’s first responders at The Emergency Mile. If you are an experienced runner, this is your chance to test your speed on a nearly level one-mile course. If you’re new to run/walks, this is the perfect way to start – with a less challenging distance. Either way, you are honoring those in our county that we could not do without.

• Event begins 1 Mile Run/Walk at 6:00 p.m. EST
• Check in/packet pickup begins at 5:00 p.m.
• Registration fee $20, includes event t-shirt if registered by Wednesday, May 6. After May 6, registration is $25 through race day. (After  May 6, shirts are are not guaranteed and sizes may be limited).
• Free registration for Rockcastle County first responders! (Police, Sheriff, Jail Employees, Fire Department, and Ambulance Services). Free shirt included if registered before May 6. (After May 6, shirts are limited).

• Overall male and female race winner
• Top three male and female runners in each of the following age groups: 12-under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
• Top three fastest male and female walkers
• Special Award: Fastest first responder, male and female

• ALL students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
• Students who complete at least 7 races will receive a $25 gift card and custom t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series! 
• Students must run or walk to be eligible for awards and incentives.

Contact Chelsea Dillingham at (606) 256-7767 or e-mail c.dillingham@rhrcc.org

Join fellow runners on May 18, 2023 for the The Emergency Mile. It's a fantastic 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Mt. Vernon.