Join us to honor Rockcastle County’s first responders at The Emergency Mile. If you are an experienced runner, this is your chance to test your speed on a nearly level one-mile course. If you’re new to run/walks, this is the perfect way to start – with a less challenging distance. Either way, you are honoring those in our county that we could not do without. Rockcastle County first responders participate FREE! Event Details Event begins 1 Mile Run/Walk at 6:00 p.m. EST Check in/packet pickup begins at 5:00 p.m. Registration fee $20, includes event t-shirt if registered by Wednesday, May 6. After May 6, registration is $25 through race day. (After May 6, shirts are are not guaranteed and sizes may be limited). Free registration for Rockcastle County first responders! (Police, Sheriff, Jail Employees, Fire Department, and Ambulance Services). Free shirt included if registered before May 6. (After May 6, shirts are limited). Awards Overall male and female race winner Top three male and fe
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 21.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Mt. Vernon, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
