CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run · VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
Come and join us for a run and a block party to support a great cause!
Your perfect opportunity is Saturday night, September 19th, 2026, 8:00pm for the race and 4 pm for the Block Party in downtown Pikeville!! The streets will be lined with lights and sirens from the Pikeville Police and Fire Department.
There will be music at the Mountain Top Media stage to dance and enjoy! There will also be a dunk booth for you to Dunk a First Responder, food trucks, inflatables, and more!
This year the monies raised along with the registration fees will help with our Christmas with the First Responder program and other community outreach projects for children all throughout Pike County!
The run/walk start/finish line will be at located by the Mountain Top Media Stage on Main Street in downtown Pikeville. We will follow the 5k route, but we get to run at night!!
Finisher medals, chip timing, finish line pictures and videos, 1 free beer token for those who are ages 21+ and 1 free Dunk a First Responder chance for those under the age of 21, are included in your race fee!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Cuffs & Hoses 5K/10K on *September 19, 2026* is hosting a *friendly competition* between all local schools! The school with the *highest participation**—including students, faculty, staff, and coaches—will be recognized and receive a $250 Walmart Gift Card at the event!
*** You must be present at the Cuffs & Hoses 5k/10K Block Party! Virtual Registrations will NOT count! ***
5K Run/Walk registration is $35
10K registration is $35
Virtual Run registration is $35
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY?
- CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY is a running event held in Pikeville, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY?
- Friday, September 11, 2026 in Pikeville, KY at Appalachian Wireless Arena- Mountain Top Media Stage, Pikeville, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY
Sep 11, 2026