Dogwood Dash

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Union, KY; 9190 Camp Ernst Road, 41091
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Discover a beautiful 5K on paved arboretum trails, offering a welcoming experience for runners, walkers, and kids.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive

Who it's for

Family Friendly
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Dogwood Dash invites you to a refreshing 3.1-mile journey through the beautiful Boone County Arboretum. Enjoy a scenic loop on paved trails, perfect for runners and walkers alike. Competitive spirits can vie for awards across various age categories, while younger participants can join the Kids Fun Run. Conclude your morning with post-race refreshments and the chance to win door prizes. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience nature and community.

What to expect

A beautiful 3.1-mile loop on paved trails within the Boone County Arboretum.
Enjoy a timed 5K for runners and walkers, plus a Kids Fun Run for younger participants.
Celebrate your finish with awards for top finishers and age group winners, along with refreshments and door prizes.

Standout details

Scenic arboretum course
Paved trails
Kids Fun Run
Awards & refreshments

Perks & features

Awards

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.85
Opens Dec 27, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.45
Opens Jan 8, 2026, 3:53 AM EST · Closes Apr 14, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

The course

Road
Rolling
Walkers welcome

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Rolling road course

5K distance, mostly paved, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

COURSE: A beautiful scenic loop course (3.1 miles) on paved trails through the Boone County Arboretum.

PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION: Pick up your race number and packet on Friday, April 24th from 12:00pm - 6:00pm at Tri-State Running (Florence Location) or prior to the race on Saturday morning, beginning at 7:30am.

ENTRY FEES (ALL CATEGORIES):

$25.00 Pre-registration (No shirt)

$35.00 Pre-registration with newly designed shirt

$30.00 Race Day (No shirt)

ENTRY FEE KIDS FUN RUN:

$5 Pre-registration (no shirt)

$15.00 Pre-registration (with shirt)

RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union KY.

RACE : Race will start at 9 AM!

**Please, no strollers or dogs in race**

DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 75, take KY 18, Exit 181, and head west toward Burlington. Travel approximately 3 miles. Exit on right, then turn left overtop of KY 18 and onto Camp Ernst Road. Go 4.5 miles. Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is on the left.

KIDS FUN RUN: Kids 7 and under, immediately following completion of 5K.

5K RUN CATEGORIES: Male and Female:

15/under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80/over.

5K WALKERS: Male & Female: 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80/over. Walkers must walk the entire distance. Any participant who plans on running through any part of the course must register as a runner.

AWARDS: Top 2 overall males and females, runners and walkers. Overall award winners are not eligible for age division awards. Also, the top two females/males in each age category win an award. Awards provided by Tri-State Running Company.

FOLLOWING THE RACE: Refreshments, awards, participant door prizes.

RESULTS : Official race results will be posted online and can be found at https://bcarboretum.org/events/dogwood-dash .

Dogwood Dash

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The course

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