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5K that they participate in all year long. They want to come out and they know it ' s a lowpressure event where you can walk the entire course, you can bring your stroller if you ' re a parent and bring the kids. We always say that we ' re probably the most petfriendly 5K in Pulaski County. We want you to bring a leash and bring your dog out and join us."
Another always popular aspect is the " Fastest Kid in Town " race where children
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ages 12 and under are divided into age groups to compete in a 100-yard dash, held just before the main race. For Clue, " Fastest Kid in Town," sponsored by Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, is maybe his favorite part of the whole day, and given how it ' s grown every year, it ' s becoming a favorite of everyone else ' s as well.
" Every kid gets a medal," said Clue, who noted that the special race helps get
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young people interested in eventually maybe moving on to the main event. " It ' s adorable to watch those 3- and 4-year-olds run.... It ' s the best."
For the adults as well, more than just the top finishers walk away with prizes. Texas Roadhouse returns as a sponsor to give out a $ 50 gift card for the last-place finisher— so even if you ' re not the fastest adult in town, you can still get some valuable recognition.
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Once the race is over, the party doesn ' t stop, especially now that the event is held in downtown Somerset. Clue said a number of local " watering holes " in the area are planning to hold afterparties for the 5K, " so you ' re going to have the opportunity to stick around downtown and listen to some Irish music potentially and have a green cocktail and maybe some Irish food. It should be a lot of fun.... The stage is set to have a |