Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K
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Event overview
The Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Richmond, KY at White Hall State Historic Site (500 White Hall Shrine Road). The event is the 10th annual run and honors a fallen officer. Event options include an in-person 5K Run/Walk, a Virtual Runner/Walker 5K, and a volunteer registration option. The listed entry fee for the 5K events is $30. A student discount of $5 is available for participants ages 6–18. Sponsorship opportunities are offered, and sponsors who give over $500 are listed on the back of the race T-shirt.
Course and logistics
The course is a closed, paved route at the historic White Hall site. The start and finish are at the same location in front of the White Hall Mansion. The route includes a short 1/2 mile out-and-back on an access road, followed by a 3.1-mile loop on a paved trail through the park. There is a water station at mile 1.8. Race services include commemorative T-shirts, overall and age-group awards, chip timing with text result notifications, free race photos, a DJ, and social team options. Packet pick-up takes place the day before at a local packet distribution location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.