Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20
From the Organizer
Join us as we run/walk to honor a fallen hero and carry on his legacy!
We invite you to join us for the 11th Annual Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K Run/Walk. The race will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:30am at White Hall State Historic Site in Northern Madison County.
Packet Pick Up:
Thursday, November 5th
3:30pm-5:30pm
Surge Promotions
857 Eastern Bypass
Race Morning
Saturday, November 7th
Starting at 7:00am
White Hall State Historic Site (race venue)
RACE FEATURES:
- Scenic, closed, paved course at historic White Hall Historic Site
- Commemorative Race T-Shirts
- Overall & Age Group Awards
- Chip Timing and Text Message Results Notifications (Thanks RaceRise!)
- Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography!)
- DJ (James Hummel/Freestyle Entertainment)
- Social Teams to expand your race experience
Register by October 24th at 12noon to guarantee your shirt size.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES If you or your company would like to be a race sponsor contact Justin Moore at 457foundation@gmail.com Both in kind and monetary donations to the race are welcomed. We will recognize our largest sponsors (Over $500) on the back of the race T-shirt.
STUDENT DISCOUNT CODE ($5.00 OFF) Any students (Ages 6-18) participating in the 5K can use coupon code STUDENT5 for $5.00 off the registration price. Enter the discount code in the discount code field near the checkout in the registration process.
5K ROUTE - SEE BELOW
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
38°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eastern Kentucky Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Richmond, KY
Population
35,498
as of 2023
City Elevation
949 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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- What is the Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K?
- Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K is a running race held in Richmond, Kentucky on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky at White Hall State Historic Site. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K
Nov 7, 2026