5K Event Details
Date: August 13th, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM sharp
Location: Saulisberry Park (west of Kenton on St. Rt. 67)
Registration: Veterans’ Service Office (located in the courthouse-Kenton)
You can download the official PDF for this event here: 5K Flyer
Registration Info
You can either download the PDFs below and mail them into the office, along with the entry fee (please use a check made out to the “Veterans’ Service Commission,” no cash please), or come into the Veterans’ Service Office between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Monday thru Friday, and register in person (please don’t forget to “sign” the forms). Every participant must register before or on August 1st, 2022, in order to be a part of this 2nd annual event.
General Waiver 5K Registration Form
5K Event Location
The 5K event will be hosted at Saulisberry Park which is west of Kenton, Ohio (located right off of St. Rt. 67). We will be using the nature trails that surround the lake (it’s a very beautiful scenic route). The starting point will be located at Veteran’s Circle, which can be found right after the main building (look for the military flags). The end point will be determined and will be highly visible the day of the event.
****Click on link below for a map or scan the code to the right****
http://www.google.com/maps/@40.6255647,-83.6315422,16z?hl=en-US
Parking & Directions
Free parking is available at the park. You may use any available space at the park; look for signs the day of the event for additional parking locations.
Participant Amenities
All registered participants will receive a Hardin County Veterans 5K t-shirt, #bib, free refreshments, and a chance to win a medal. There will be veteran related literature available to everyone at the event.
There will also be a free lunch, starting at 12 pm, for all 5K participants and their household family members. The Kenton Elks will be hosting this free dinner, at the shelter house.
Age Restrictions
There are no age restrictions, however, if parents bring their toddlers and/or infants they must remain with them at all times (toddler is considered age 4 or less).
Safety on the Course
For the protection of all of the participants the following is not allowed during the 5K event: no bicycles, animals, scooters, inline skates, roller skates, and no wheeled vehicles, other than registered wheelchairs and/or strollers.
Bib Pick-Up
Bib pick-up will be held at Veteran’s Circle starting at 9 AM; you will also be able to pick up your shirt at that time. All bibs and t-shirts need to be pickup no later than 9:50 AM (10 minutes before start time).
Medal Rules
Medals will be presented to the top three places in each age group. The 1st place medal will be given out to both a male and female participant. However, for the second and third place medals they are gender neutral and will “only” be awarded to the person who comes in 2nd or 3rd place. Therefore, in each age group there will be two 1st place winners (1 male & 1 female) and one second and third place winner regardless of gender.
- Age group 0-30
- Age group 30-50
- Age group 50-70
- Age group 70-100
- Mobility Impaired