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Gavin's Gallop 5K

Name: Gavin's Gallop 5K
Start: 2026-06-13
End: 2026-06-13
Location: Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown, United States • 13 Jun 2026

Gavin's Gallop 5K

Gavin's Gallop 5K is a running event taking place at Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The race is held at the Lions Club Pavilion and utilizes the park's scenic lakeside trail system.

The course is designed as an out-and-back route along the water. Participants can expect a water station positioned at the turnaround point of the 3.1 miles course. The event proceeds support Gavin's Gifts, a nonprofit organization that assists families affected by Batten Disease, a rare childhood condition. Funds raised contribute to home modifications, financial assistance, and care-related support for these families.

Available distances:

5 km (3.1 miles) running race

Registration is open for both adults and children aged 12 and under. All participants who complete the course receive a finisher's medal. Packet pickup is organized on the morning of the event at the race location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kentucky Elizabethtown

Race information

Registration

5 km

Gavin's Gallop 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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