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HE DID IT!

As a follow up to an earlier post, Frank Howatt finished the grueling 200.2-mile, 36,857 feet elevation Tahoe 200 Endurance Run. What an accomplishment. I'll bet Frank will have some great stories from his journey on the trails around Lake Tahoe. Congratulations Frank and thanks David Nichols for providing the finish line photo.

It's amazing what you can accomplish if you set your mind to it!

TESTING THE LIMITS!

We give a shout out to avid local endurance runner Frank Howatt from Lexington.

On Friday night, June 14th Frank set out to conquer the Tahoe 200 (MILE) Endurance Run at Lake Tahoe, NV. This is a 105-hour (time limit) journey around the rim of Lake Tahoe that ends tonight (Tuesday, 6/18) at 6pm Mountain Time. And yes, it is hilly with 36,857 feet of elevation change for the 200.2 mile course.

The last we heard Frank was still at it. We wish him well in this incredible personal challenge/journey. You've got this Frank!

MORE YUMMY, GOOEY SUMMER RUNNING FUN!

2024 Nothing Bundt Fun 3K & Kid's Dash
Friday, July 12th at 7:30pm
Wellington Park in South Lexington

Come run/walk in this family friendly fun 3K with great upbeat music, free photos, custom performance shirts and bundt cake for all!

Our race benefits The Foster Care Council and the awesome work they are doing for foster kids and families in our area.

Don't miss out! This race is right around the corner.

REGISTER at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/NothingBundtFun3KRun

RUNNER SHOUT OUT

We congratulate Beth Cesario from Lexington who completed a 5K race in her 100th Kentucky county over the weekend at the For The Love of Paws 5K in Floyd County. Only 20 more counties to go to have the whole state covered. Congratulations Beth. Keep it up!

MONDAY MOTIVATION WINNER!

Congratulations Rachael Williams-Burchett who posted this photo of the very first group run of the newly formed Frenchburg KY run/walk club. They had a nice turnout and hope to keep it going.

Rachael thanks for your efforts to grow the community of runners and walkers. Your next RaceRise Signature race is on us.

Thanks to everyone who submitted photos today. Keep it going as we hit in the summer. Will do it all again next Monday.

JUST 12 DAYS AWAY!

The inaugural Eddie Benton Legacy Run 5K is Saturday, June 29th at 8am at Coldstream Park.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to earn a comfy race shirt and large/weighty finisher's medal for your efforts. We'll have free race photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton), Overall & AG Awards, DJ Stitz Mobile Sounds and more.

Help us honor this great human being who loved running and triathlon and gave his all every day to his church, family and community. Race benefits Central Kentucky FCA for which Eddie was always a big supporter.

Please join us to honor the life and legacy of Eddie Benton!

REGISTER at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/EddieBentonLegacy5K

REPRESENTING!!!

Way to get after it Central Kentucky athletes. From hikes to biathlon/triathlon, training runs with friends, Superhero races and the Juneteenth Freedom 5K --- You all kept it going in the heat of summer. Keep those photos coming. They are all an inspiration to our community.

We'll draw for a Monday Motivation raffle winner this evening.

IT'S NORTH LIME DONUT DASH WEEK!

Join us for one of our yummiest family friendly races of the year benefiting Central Kentucky Riding for Hope.

North Lime Donut Dash 3K & Kid's Dash - 2024
Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8:00am
Wellington Park in South Lexington

North Lime Coffee & Donuts, Commemorative Super Soft T-Shirts, Overall & AG Awards (5 Year Divisions), DJ Stitz Mobile Sounds, Free Race Photos from Ruby Cline-Eaton and more!

Space is limited so don't delay! We did order extra shirts but when they run out that is it.

REGISTER at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/NorthLimeDonutDash3K

Monday Motivation!
Share a pic from your weekend of racing/training/hiking/healthy living.

Thanks WKYT for your coverage of todays Wild Hearts Fun Run

Hundreds participate in ‘Fun Run’ supporting Ky. families affected by CHD Hundreds participate in 'Fun Run' supporting Ky. families affected by CHD

You know it's a BIG RACE when the BIG "High Five" HAND shows up!

Thanks Jenny Shingleton Waybright and Shelby Diane Prater Ison for bringing your spirit and energy to the Wild Hearts Fun Run today.

Photo Credit: Ruby Cline-Eaton

TODAY'S WINNERS --- TOP 3 M/F at the Wild Hearts Fun Run

10K MALE
1st - Logan Campbell (Age 27, Booneville) 35:28 *
2nd - Andrew Patrick (Age 38, Lexington) 41:09
3rd - Gregory Humkey (Age 38, Lexington) 42:11

10K FEMALE
1st - Leila Scandrani (Age 41, Lexington) 45:45 *
2nd - Erin Bodager (Age 46. Lexington) 51:58
3rd - Lindsay Overall (Age 37, Lexington) 52:16

5K MALE
1st - Andrew Dundon (Age 18, Nicholasville) 18:57 *
2nd - Bill Hillock (Age 42, Columbia) 19:25
3rd - Raigan Stec (Age 19, Lancaster) 19:47

5K FEMALE
1st - Julie Watkins (Age 27, Berea) 21:28 *
2nd - Hope Walden (Age 26, Lexington) 21:39
3rd - Brianna Hillock (Age 15, Columbia) 22:22

* Photo below

Congratulations to all of our award winners and finishers!

FULL RESULTS at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/2574/ -465840;perpage:100

FINISH LINE PHOTO CONTEST WINNER!

We congratulate none other than Robert R. Blythe the Mayor of Richmond as the winner of our photo contest for the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K held at White Hall State Historic Site this morning.

The Mayor almost appears to be holding up our windblown finish line as he crosses the tape. Mayor Blythe you are welcome to join us for any of our upcoming Richmond area races. Thanks for your leadership and all you do for the citizens of Richmond/Madison County.

TEAM RACERISE SHOUT OUT!

A big shout out to RaceRise Team Member Verne Kern who single handedly timed and was lead bike es**rt for the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K at White Hall State Historic Site in Richmond. We have so many races we want to serve in Central Kentucky and we're fortunate to have a great team to step in and make it happen. Thanks Verne!

It's a pretty cool day when this guy and his dog show up at your race!

SUPERHERO MUSCLE!

Our photo contest winner from today's Wild Hearts Fun Run is Karema Eldahan from Lexington who gave us a muscle flex as she approached the 10K finish line. Not only did Karema place 3rd in the Female 35-39 age division in the 10K but she earns a free race entry to a future RaceRise Signature Race with this photo taken by Ruby Cline-Eaton.

Congratulations Karema and thanks to everyone who brought your smiles, energy, enthusiasm and personal superpowers to the race today. It as a special morning!

Photo Credit: Ruby Cline-Eaton

SUPERHEROES HERE THERE & EVERYWHERE!

Big thanks to Ruby Cline-Eaton who snapped over 1,700 photos from this morning's super fun Wild Hearts Fun Run held at Keeneland. Almost 800 runners, walkers and kiddos participated in either the 5K, 10K or Kid's Super Sprint.

There are so many pics it took two links to load them all. You'll find pre-race and the majority of 5K finisher pics in the first link. In the 2nd link you'll find most 10K finisher pics plus the middle/back of the pack on the 5K.

So much fun raising funds for Kentucky kids!

LINK 1 - https://arunnersmomandmore.smugmug.com/6-15-24-LINK-1-Wild-Hearts-Superhero-10K-5K

LINK 2 - https://arunnersmomandmore.smugmug.com/6-15-24-LINK-2-Wild-Hearts-Superhero-10K-5K

More Juneteenth 5K photos!

What a beautiful morning we had for racing at Keeneland! Some 800 runners, walkers and kiddos participated in the Wild Hearts Superhero 5K/10K and Kids Super Sprint. Photos coming later today from Ruby Cline-Eaton. Congrats to all finishers!

Thanks Verne Kern from Team RaceRise for managing and timing this one in Richmond’

RACE BLING!

The Eddie Benton Legacy Run 5K is just 15 days away. Get signed up!

www.RaceRise.com

Save this post! TODAY is packet pickup from 3-6pm and we’ve got all details right here!

Greyline Station
(101 W. Loudon Avenue, Lexington KY 40505)

3:00-6:00pm

Setup inside between North Lime Donuts and Old North Bar.

Special thanks to GREYLINE STATION for being our packet pickup partner!

See you there!

Juneteenth Freedom 5K The Juneteenth Freedom 5K is on Saturday June 15, 2024. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Family Fun Walk, and Virtual Runner/Walker.

North Lime Donut Dash 3K in just 9 Days!
Get signed up to score one of these super soft 2024 race shirts.
Race benefits Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

Some Mutt Strut 5K photos

Run through a vineyard for charity

WATER TO WINE 5K GETS A GOOD PROMO ON FOX-56....

Video from the morning show on Fox-56 featuring the Water To Wine 5K Vineyard Run on May 12th. Great video footage of what looks like a beautiful course.

http://foxlexington.com/news/morning-edition/run-through-a-vineyard-for-charity

REGISTER at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Richmond/WatertoWine5KVineyardRun

foxlexington.com Run through a vineyard in the Water to Wine 5K. Proceeds will go to Hospice Care Plus. After the run, there will be an after-party with a cash bar, food truck and DJ. For more information go to www.WaterToWineKy.com.

We are all about fun finish line photos but you always need to remember there are people behind you.

This finish celebration strikes me as inappropriate for a marathon and especially the Boston Marathon. I feel bad for the people behind this group who likely won't have a good photo of their significant accomplishment.

Always remember the other guy/gal out there working just as hard or harder than you are!