Head for the Hills 10k
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Head For The Hills 5K/10K Run or Walk
Head For The Hills is a running and walking event held in Burkesville, Kentucky as part of River Festivus on August 15, 2026. The event offers multiple course options that include flat sections and a routed climb up Alpine Hill that overlooks Burkesville and the Cumberland River Valley. The race takes place from the Cumberland County Welcome Center at 111 Hill Street, Burkesville, KY.
Participants can choose among course formats and receive a finisher’s medallion and a race bib. Race t-shirts are available for purchase during registration. The published entry fee is $30 per participant.
Course options
- 5K Flat - smooth scenic course
- 5K Alpine - includes climb up Alpine Hill
- 10K Flat + Alpine - combines flat terrain with the Alpine climb
The event is described as both a run and a walk, providing alternative course challenges within the same event day. Information published with the event notes the Alpine Hill climb as a distinctive feature of the 5K Alpine and the 10K combination course. The listing identifies the event as one of the running activities associated with River Festivus in the Cumberland River Valley on the specified August date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
