Progress Drive, Mt. Vernon KY
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
🏃♂️ The Emergency Mile
Join us to honor Rockcastle County’s first responders at The Emergency Mile. If you are an experienced runner, this is your chance to test your speed on a nearly level one-mile course. If you’re new to run/walks, this is the perfect way to start – with a less challenging distance. Either way, you are honoring those in our county that we could not do without.
👮♂️ Rockcastle County First Responders
Rockcastle County first responders participate FREE!
📅 Event Details
- Event Start: 1 Mile Run/Walk at 6:00 p.m. EST
- Check In: Packet pickup begins at 5:00 p.m.
- Registration Fee: $20, includes event t-shirt if registered by Wednesday, May 6. After May 6, registration is $25 through race day. (After May 6, shirts are not guaranteed and sizes may be limited).
- Free Registration: For Rockcastle County first responders! (Police, Sheriff, Jail Employees, Fire Department, and Ambulance Services). Free shirt included if registered before May 6. (After May 6, shirts are limited).
🏆 Awards
- Overall Winners: Male and female race winner
- Age Group Awards: Top three male and female runners in each of the following age groups: 12-under: 13-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70-79: 80+
- Fastest Walkers: Top three fastest male and female walkers
- Special Award: Fastest first responder, male and female
🎓 NEW! Student Strides 2026
- Free for Students: ALL students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
- Completion Reward: Students who complete at least 7 races will receive a $25 gift card and custom t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series!
- Eligibility: Students must run or walk to be eligible for awards and incentives.
❓ Questions/Information
Contact Chelsea Dillingham at (606) 256-7767 or e-mail c.dillingham@:rhrcc.org
For more information, visit the event page: The Emergency Mile
