Celebrating its 18th year, the Summer Motion 10K race is one of the Tri-State’s most popular running events. This year’s race takes place Saturday, July 4th, at 8 a.m. The competition attracts hundreds of runners, men and women, young and old. A wheelchair division also is available.
The Summer Motion 10K takes place on a USATF to certified 6.2 mile course that travels through downtown Ashland and a bridge across the Ohio River. The race begins and ends between 17th and 18th streets on Central Avenue (in front of Park Place, formerly the American Electric Power building).
Registration
The entry fee is $15 if submitted on or before Friday, June 26, or $20 if submitted Saturday, June 27, through race day. Race day registration and packet pickup takes place from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. at the Park Place building.
Registration forms are available at businesses throughout the city of Ashland, or download an online version you can print from your computer.
Mail your registration form with payment (make checks payable to Summer Motion, Inc.) to:
Summer Motion 10K
Ashland Area YMCA
3232 Old 13th Street
Ashland, KY 41102. 324-6191
If you have any additional questions about the event, please contact race coordinator Annie Wilson at (606) 324-6191.
Freebies and Awards
All entrants receive a free T-shirt and refreshments.
Awards are presented to the top five overall male and female runners. The top three in each age group also will receive awards. There will be no duplication of awards. Computerized race results will be provided by USATF to certified officials. Runners must complete the course to be eligible for prizes. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the race in front of Park Place.
Before the 10K race begins, a free Fun Run takes place for children age 10 and under. Each participant receives an award, and advance registration is not necessary.