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Hardin County Fair 4-H 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location
Glendale, KY
Hardin County Fairgrounds, 5617 S Dixie Hwy, 42740
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A family-friendly 5K on mixed terrain, supporting Hardin County 4-H youth development at the fairgrounds.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • Family Friendly

Great for: beginners, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Hardin County Fair 4-H 5K Run/Walk, a family-friendly event supporting youth development. This mixed-terrain race at the beautiful Hardin County Fairgrounds offers a unique course of trail, gravel, and asphalt. Participate to help 4-H build outstanding leaders and provide enriching opportunities for kids in the community. It's a chance to run or walk for a great cause, rain or shine.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a 3.1-mile course across varied surfaces: trail, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Bring the whole family for a supportive walk or run, with kids 8 and under participating for free.
  • Leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun.

Standout details

  • Mixed terrain course (trail, gravel, asphalt)
  • Supports Hardin County 4-H youth
  • Dogs welcome on leash
  • Team discounts available

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Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Rolling road course, warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Road
  • Rolling
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

This fun 5K is a mixed terrain race (trail, gravel, and asphalt at the beautiful Hardin County Fairgrounds.  Bring the whole family for this fun walk or run through the Hardin County Fair.

4-H is a positive youth development organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today's society. Hardin County 4-H offers many opportunities to grow and learn through project clubs, special interest programs, day camps, summer camp, and leadership events. The project clubs include: Horse, Livestock, Dog, Shooting Sports, Bee Keeping, Rabbit & Poultry, and Teen Club.  Special Interest programs (known as SPIN) can change throughout the year. In the past, Hardin County 4-H has offered these SPIN programs: cooking, sewing, gardening, and robotics. Hardin County 4-H is always striving to help kids lead positive and successful lives through our motto, “To Make the best better”. To learn more about becoming part of 4-H, please come visit us or call the Hardin County Extension Office with any questions!

The run/walk will be held at the Hardin County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30am RAIN or SHINE.

Dogs are welcome *on leash*

Registration

$30 per runner 18 and up

$20 per runner 9-17 years of age

Free for Kids 8 and under.

CREATE A TEAM AND SAVE!

Create a team of 5 or more participants, and each runner on the team will receive a $5 discount off of their registration fee!

******All paid entries will receive a race day t-shirt if registered by June 27th (extra shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on race morning.

Packet Pickup

Race Day Packet Pickup and Same Day Race Registrations will begin at 6:30am race morning.

Awards

Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers

Top Male and Female Finisher in each of the following age categories:

13 and under, 14-19, 20-26, 27-32,33-38,39-44,45-52,53-59, 60 and over.

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