About This Race

The Historic White Mills 5K is a fun, scenic run through White Mills, Kentucky that kicks off the annual White Mills Days festival. The race begins and ends by the White Mills Post Office, crossing the old 1899 truss bridge over the Nolin River and continuing alongside the river. It is a relatively flat course, mostly shaded along a scenic country road. All proceeds from the race go to the White Mills Civic League.

Course & Race Day Details

Flat course
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Flat Course
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Awards

Top three male and female finishers receive an award and cash prizes ($75 first, $50 second, $25 third). Medals to first and second place male/female in each age group, plus a special local legends award.

Charity Beneficiary

White Mills Civic League

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Race day packet pickup begins at 7:00 a.m. until 8:20 a.m on August 15, 2026.

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Historic White Mills 5K 5K
$20.00
Increases Aug 14
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