Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon
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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K - Mount Vernon, KY
The 13th annual Renfro Rock 'N Run takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Mount Vernon, KY (2380 Richmond St). The event is part of the Rockcastle Regional Countywide Stride series and a national Program of Excellence Award winner. The course passes rural scenery including rustic cabins, a lake, and farmland. Participants are invited to wear 1980s music-themed costumes for a contest.
Distances and entry
- Half Marathon
- 5K - Run
- 5K - Walk
- Kids Club 5K (paid, ages 4-12)
- Free Kids Club 5K (no shirt, ages 4-12)
The half marathon is open to ages 15 and older; the 5K events are open to ages 13 and older. The Kids Club accepts ages 4–13 with a paid option that includes a shirt and age-group awards. Registration pricing changes by date: half marathon and 5K fees increase after September 30, and shirt size is not guaranteed after that date. Race morning registration is available by QR code only. Registration fees are not refundable.
Safety, logistics and awards
No strollers or dogs are permitted. The course is not closed to traffic; it will be marked with mile markers and orange taped arrows and patrolled by local police, fire, emergency management, and volunteer motorcyclists. Ear bud users are advised to use one earbud.
Half marathon awards include $100 and trophies for overall male and female winners and top three in age groups. The 5K offers overall winners, age-group awards, and top walker awards. A music costume contest is open to half and 5K participants; photos will be posted online and the top entry by likes wins $100. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.