Paws & Pom‑Poms Run
Paws & Pom‑Poms Run is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Elizabethtown, KY, with entry fees from $25 to $60.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$60
- Sport
- Running
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 8am.
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 August 10th 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, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elizabethtown, KY
Population
31,870
as of 2023
City 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.
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30
Days to train
- Race
- Paws & Pom‑Poms Run
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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Coming Up
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Paws & Pom‑Poms Run
Aug 22, 2026