Kentucky Department of Parks

4th Annual Kentucky State Parks Race Series 2008

The 4th Annual Kentucky State Park Race Series will start April 12th with the Goose Creek 5K at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park in Louisville. The Goose Creek 5K is the first of five state park races scheduled for 2008. Runners of all ages can take part in all five races to capture the overall championship based on a point system.  Awards will be given to the overall male and female winner of each race and first and second place winners in each male and female age division. The grand prize winners, who must compete in all five races, will be named at the August 9th Classic 5K at Dale Hollow State Resort Park. All of those who run all five races will receive a certificate and be registered for a special giveaway prize.


Levels of Sponsorship

Official Race Series Event Co-Sponsor: $2,500 and up:

Logo on all printed materials (including race brochure that is distributed to an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 organizations, clubs, local business and the general public in Kentucky and surrounding states. Logo will be placed on event merchandise (i.e. T-shirts, flyers, etc). The name of the event will read KENTUCKY STATE PARKS RACE SERIES Co-sponsored by “YOUR COMPANY.” Your organization will also be entitled to all benefits of the lower levels.


Platinum: $1,500 - $2,499 (Individual Race Only)

Logo on all printed materials (i.e. T-shirts, flyers, etc) including Race Series event brochure (logo will be smaller than Official Race Series Co-Sponsor.) The name of the event will read (INDIVIDUAL RACE) Co-sponsored by “YOUR COMPANY.” Your organization will also be entitled to all benefits of the lower levels. A member of your organization will have the honor of starting the race or event if you so choose.


Gold: $500 - $1,499

Logo on all printed materials including T-Shirts but does not include distributed race brochure. Your organization will also be permitted to fill runner’s packets with flyers, coupons and information about your organization and/or set-up a booth at the event to promote your business. Your organization will also be entitled to all benefits of the lower levels.


Silver: $100 - $499

Logo on T-Shirts and on the event sponsorship banner and your organization will also be permitted to fill runner’s packets with flyers, coupons and information about your organization.


Friends of the Event

Any type of door prizes such as coupons, hotel stays, dinners, gift certificates, candy, water, Gatorade, fruit or any materials needed to help put on the event or give comfort to the participants and their families are welcome. Your company will be recognized during the event and at the race awards ceremony.

***DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIP: APRIL 1, 2008***

Race locations, contacts, fees and dates

Participation in all 5 Races

Printable Informational Brochure (pdf file) for  downloading race series information.  Pre-registration fee of $65 paid on or before April 11th. To register for all five races, complete Registration form (pdf file) and send it to:
Kentucky State Parks Race Series
500 Mero Street
11th floor, Capital Plaza Tower
Frankfort, KY 40601.


Contact: Shawn Pickens
Telephone: (502) 564-4940 Ext 247   
Email: Shawn.Pickens@ky.gov


Participation in Individual Races

Each race has a pre-registration fee of $15 or a race day fee of $20.  Registration for individual races is through each individual park.


Goose Creek 5k
April 12th, 2008

E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
$15 Pre-registration fee
Registration form (pdf file)
Contact: Jim Hahn at 502-429-7270 or
email: james.hahn@ky.gov
View 2008 Race Results.


Barren River 5k Classic
May 17th, 2008

Barren River Lake State Resort Park
$15 Pre-registration fee
Registration form (pdf file)
Contact: Lisa Deavers at 270-646-2151or
email: lisa.deavers@ky.gov


Possum Ridge 5k
June 14th, 2008

Taylorsville Lake State Park
$15 Pre-registration fee
Registration form (pdf file)
Contact: Brian Pharis at 502-477-8713 or
email: brian.pharis@ky.gov


Magnolia 5k
July 12th, 2008

Rough River Dam State Resort Park
$15 Pre-registration fee
Registration form (pdf file)
Contact: Sheila Jones at 270-257-2311 or
email: sheila.jones@ky.gov


Dale Hollow Classic 5k
August 9th, 2008

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
$15 Pre-registration fee
Registration form (pdf file)
Contact: Jamie Avery at 270-433-7431or
email: jamie.avery@ky.gov