5th Annual Run Morehead 5K

🌟 The Twilight 5K is Back!

The 5th Annual Run Morehead 5K will be on Friday, October 24, 2025.

• Race Time: 6 p.m.
• Day of Packet Pickup: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
• Location: Rowan County Arts Center
• Day Before Packet Pickup: Thursday, October 23- 5-7 p.m. at Morehead Police Department 309. West Main St. across from Walgreens

🎉 Party with a Purpose

After a glowing success in 2024, we’re lighting up the night once again! This isn’t just a race- it’s a party with a purpose. All proceeds benefit Shop With a Cop, a heartwarming program where our local officers take children shopping for holiday gifts.

👕 Dress Code

Wear your brightest colors and get ready to GLOW, or even your SPOOKY Halloween gear!

🏅 Participant Perks

Participants will receive a race shirt, finishers medal, and the chance to win some awards.

• Walkers are welcomed as are strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes.
• Music, food, and other festivities will be set up at the start/finish.
• Shirts will be long-sleeved sizes S- 3X. If you need another size please check with us for the possibility.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

Enjoy a run, walk, or stroll through Morehead as a part of the city initiative to keep people moving. The event will kick off at the Rowan County Art Center. Lace up and let’s make a difference- one glowing step at a time!

📋 Race Features

• Closed scenic course through downtown Morehead
• Commemorative race shirt and finisher's medal
• 5K and Virtual Participant options
• Free Race Photos
• Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following AGs (0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
• Food, Fun, & Fellowship
• Social Teams to expand your race experience
• Chip Timing by RaceRise

🗓️ Packet Pickup

We will hold an advanced day Packet Pickup on Thursday, October 23rd from 5-7pm at the Morehead Police Department (Address: 309 W. Main St. Morehead, KY 40351, across the street from Walgreens). Picking up for family/friends is encouraged with no credentials, paperwork or IDs necessary. We will also have race evening PPU at the Rowan County Arts Center from 4:45-5:45pm.

🔗 Race Registration

For more details and to register, visit: Run Morehead 5K.