Run Under The Stars™ Paducah, KY

RUN UNDER THE STARS™ 10 HOUR ENDURANCE RUN

Run as much as you like in 10 hours. OR stop when you want... Half Marathon, Marathon, First Ultra? It's your decision.

All times are Central Daylight Time.

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: June 6, 2026
• Location: Carson Park Fairgrounds, 300 N. 30th Street, Paducah, KY 42001
• Start Time: 8 PM CDT
• End Time: 6:00 AM CDT

TRACK INFORMATION

• Track Type: 1/2 mile lighted oval dirt track covered with finely crushed limestone.
• Usage: This is a horse track that is used to pull those little buggies.
• Event Nature: A night time run. Run, jog, walk, rest, stop, and start as much as you'd like.
• Flexibility: You can stop at any time if you’ve reached your goal or if you've had enough.

REGISTRATION

REGISTER BY MAY 19TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT

We do expect to sell out this year, so race day registration not guaranteed.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Timing: CHIP TIMING SYSTEM will keep your distance recorded. We will display your distance continually at the timing tent.
• Course Conditions: No traffic, no hills, no roots, no hard running surface.
• Weather: NO HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOU.
• Aid Availability: LARGE AID STATION on the track with a variety of snacks and food options.

AID STATION

We have a fully stocked station, containing normal snacks and fruit, plus salty items such as pretzels and chips, soda & PB&J sandwiches are a staple. Grilled cheese sandwiches, bacon, and so much other good food to keep you going.

Bring your own fluids containers. We try hard not to use any cups. You can leave your container at your course-side table, or if you don’t have a table, at the table by the aid station (be sure to put your name on it).

AMENITIES AND AWARDS

• T-Shirt: Each runner will receive a shirt (if registered by May 19).
• Medal: Every participant receives a custom medal.
• Top Finishers: Will also receive a custom award!

REASONS FOR RUNNING RUTS

Great training venue for practice at running at night... calibrate your nighttime nutrition needs, get used to being up all night for that upcoming 100 miler (Tunnel Hill) or 24 hour race. Perfect social running event with serious results. You can feel safe due to all the runners around you. Unlike marathons and non-loop events, you see your friends the entire time, giving you opportunities to run or walk with some runners you’d never get to run with.

This could possibly be the course you’ll set a personal best for whatever distance you run. Knowing that your vehicle is close by, you have the confidence to keep going.

On Site Parking, either in the huge parking lot or right on the grass infield. No hotel needed.

SET UP

Beginning any time after 2 PM on Saturday, June 6, you can set up a tent under the large shade trees in the grass infield, or alongside the course. There is plenty of room. This is a good one to bring the family to. You can stop and see them as much as you like. Encourage them to run or walk a few laps with you. They love it, and so do we. We only ask that you carry your trash out with you if at all possible.

PACKET PICK UP

Begins at 5 PM at the race site in the white building near the grandstands. You will receive a shirt, your race bib with timing chip. Packet pickup ends at 7:45 PM!

DOGS

We love dogs, however they are NOT allowed on the course as part of the race. IF you bring your dog, you will need to keep them on a leash and out of the way of other runners or guests.

CONTACT INFORMATION

We’re so excited to spend the evening under the stars with you all!

Please reach out with any questions to Micki at micki.colson@gmail.com

RACE URL

For more information, visit our race page: Run Under The Stars™