Paws & Pom‑Poms Run
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · Kids FUN Run · 10K & more
From the Organizer
🐾 Paws & Pom‑Poms 5K/10K/25K — Run for the Spirit!
Lace up your sneakers and bring the energy — it’s time to run, cheer, and support the Panther Pride! The Paws & Pom‑Poms Run is a fun‑filled community race benefiting the TK Stone Middle School cheer team. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just here for the high‑fives and pom‑poms, this event is all about spirit, smiles, and school pride. The Race will take place at Freeman Lake Park on August 22nd, 2026 at 10am.
Join us for a scenic 5K/10K/25K course that welcomes runners, walkers, families, and fans of all ages. Expect cheer stations, Panther‑themed fun, and plenty of navy, gold, and white as we rally together to support our squad.
🎉 Event Highlights:
5K/10K/25K run/walk for all ages and abilities
We are also doing the double down challenge run both the 5k and 10k courses.
Cheerleaders lining the course with pom‑poms and Panther pride
Custom race shirts and finisher medals
Awards for top finishers and most spirited outfits
All proceeds go directly to the TK Stone Middle School cheer team
🏆 Awards
Celebrate your Panther Pride! Awards will be presented immediately following the race near the finish line.
Overall Awards
Top Male and Female finishers
Age Group Awards
1st place in each age group: 10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
Special Spirit Awards
Best Cheer Spirit Outfit — show your pom‑pom pride!
Best Panther Pride Team — for groups running in coordinated gear
Top Fundraising Team — supporting the TK Stone Cheer Team
Let’s show up big for the Panthers — every step you take helps our cheerleaders shine brighter!
Guaranteed T-shirt cut off is July 22nd don't miss out!!
📣 Register now and run with spirit!
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elizabethtown Wp Cs, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elizabethtown, KY
Population
31,870
as of 2023
Elevation
691 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 34 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Paws & Pom‑Poms Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- Paws & Pom‑Poms Run
- Date
- August 22, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Paws & Pom‑Poms Run?
- Paws & Pom‑Poms Run is a running race held in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on August 22, 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 Paws & Pom‑Poms Run?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky at 140 Freeman Lake Park Rd, Elizabethtown, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Paws & Pom‑Poms Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Paws & Pom‑Poms Run
Aug 22, 2026