The Alton Blakley 5K
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Event Overview
The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer is an athletic event held in Somerset, Kentucky. The race takes place with the start and finish lines located at Alton Blakley Ford. The event provides a platform for both runners and walkers to participate on a course measuring 5 km (3.1 miles).
Categories and Distances
Participants can choose between two main categories:
- 5K Run: A 3.1 mile distance for runners.
- 5K Competitive Walker: A walking-only category where participants must maintain one foot on the ground at all times.
The competitive walking category follows strict regulations. Participants in this group are not permitted to jog, run, or trot at any point during the course. Failure to maintain a walking gait results in disqualification to ensure fairness among all competitors in the walking division.
Awards and Recognition
The event recognizes top performers across several categories. Team awards are presented to the first, second, and third-place groups. Individual recognition is given to the top three overall male and female finishers. Additionally, age group awards are distributed for participants ranging from age 10 and under up to those 70 and over. Age brackets are divided into various increments including 11-14, 15-19, and ten-year spans starting from age 20. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
