'Yule' 5k in Noble Park Needs Runners, Sponsors

Registrations and sponsorships are now being accepted for a one-of-a-kind 5K and Kid’s Fun Run, hosted by the McCracken County High School Running Booster Club.

In cooperation with Paducah Power System and Paducah Parks Services, the Running Booster Club has announced the "Yule Light Up The Night" 5K and “Once-Around-The-Loop” Kid Run, to be run under the Christmas lights at Noble Park at 6:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.

Paducah Power System has graciously agreed to close the park to traffic for one night so the race can be held. In return, all runners and spectators should bring a canned good for PPS’s Christmas in the Park food drive. 

Early registration is encouraged by clicking the link below, but registrations will also be accepted beginning at 5 pm on the day of the race at Shelter 16 in Noble Park. Only those who pre-register are guaranteed an event t-shirt; a very limited number will be available at the day of the race on a first-come, first-served basis. Since 

Awards will be presented in each of the following age groups: 12-Under; 13-15; 16-20; 21-30; 31-40; 41-50; 51+.

Registration is $27 in advance and $32 day-of-race for the 5K; and $22 in advance, $27 day-of-race for kids 12 and under running the Kid’s Run Run. Registration will be full price for children 12 and under running the 5K. Deadline for early registration is Wednesday, November 22.

For more information and to print a registration form, go to www.gomccracken.com and click on Yule Light Up The Night 5K Information/Registration Form under “Important Links.” New this year is online registration at www.onlineraces.com. Or, check out our Facebook page at “McCracken County Running Boosters’ Yule Light Up The Night.”

Sponsorships for the event are also available, and range in price from $500 to $150. In-kind donations also are encouraged. For more information, contact race organizers Leigh Dowdy at leighdowdy89@gmail.com or Robin Newberry at robinandbrandon@gmail.com.