DV8K Life Changing Run (8K & 4K)

🏃‍♂️ Run for Change

Some run for fun. Some run for health. Now, run to change a life.

💖 Support a Great Cause

Join us for the 7th Annual DV8K Life Changing Run on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. at Keeneland Race Course.

🚀 Race Details

• Signature Races: The race will feature our 8K (4.97 miles), a 4K (2.5 miles) run/walk, and Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash.
• Scenic Course: The races will cover much of the scenic Keeneland grounds.
• Stroller Friendly: Run or walk the 4K with strollers welcomed.
• 8K Requirements: The 8K is a double loop course and only for runners who can maintain a 15 minute/mile pace.

🌍 Virtual Participation

We also have a Virtual Runner/Walker category for those who want to support the race and cause but who cannot join us in person. Register as a virtual runner/walker, and we’ll mail your race packet (bib & race shirt), and you can run/walk your own DV8K or 4K on your own timeline anywhere in the world.

💰 Fundraising Purpose

The 2025 DV8K Run will raise funds to further DV8's mission of employing and empowering people in early stages of addiction recovery.

🎉 Race Features

• Unique Course: Awesome unique course at historic Keeneland Race Track.
• Chip Timed: Race produced and chip timed by RaceRise.
• Live Music: DJ Stitz keeping the energy upbeat.
• Awards: 8K Awards - Overall Top 3 M/F & Top 3 M/F Age Groups, 4K Awards - Top 3 M/F Overall.

🏅 Incentives and Perks

• T-Shirts: Commemorative men's/unisex sized race t-shirts (while supplies last).
• Post-Race Food: Post-race eats from DV8 Kitchen.
• Goodie Bags: All participants who pick up packet on Thursday receive a race goodie bag with a coupon for a complimentary cinnamon roll or breakfast sandwich.
• Kids' Dash: Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash (kids receive a commemorative shirt).

📅 Packet Pickup

• Date: Thursday, August 14th from 4-7pm at DV8 Kitchen East End Location.
• Race Day Pickup: 6:45-7:45 a.m. at Keeneland.

👥 Form a Team and Save

Form a Life-Changing Team of 5 or more runners/walkers, and you can all SAVE $3 on your individual registrations. Teams can be as large as you want.

It's simple to CREATE A TEAM when you register. Give yourself a TEAM NAME (the more creative, the better!) and invite your friends, family, running buddies, or co-workers to join your team.

🗺️ 8K ROUTE MAP

🗺️ 4K ROUTE MAP

For more details, visit: DV8K Life Changing Run.