Introducing the Campbell County Running Series

The Campbell County Running Series, sponsored by The Friends of Cove Lake State Park, is designed to encourage individuals to get outside in Campbell County, to be active and participate in Campbell County running/walking events.

Campbell County has several wonderful events throughout the year, that support various nonprofit causes and organizations. We encourage everyone to get outside, be active, and to participate in these events to improve yourself and our community. The Campbell County Running Series hopes to incentivize your participate by providing a year-long goal to work towards.

The following 2026 Campbell County events are currently participating in the series:

  • Louie Bluie Rabbit Run | April 3

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  • Conquer the Bluff | May 2

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  • Cove Lake 5K | June 13

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  • Deerfield Fourth of July | July 3

  • The Miner’s Mile | September 7

  • Glade Springs Baptist Church Outdoor Ministry 5K | November TBD

  • Cove Lake Christmas Dash | December 5

Eligibility Guidelines

Eligible participants for the year-end participation award and series Top 10 awards must participate in at least 5 of the 7 participating events either as an official volunteer for the event or as a registered runner/walker for the event. Some events may offer the opportunity to both volunteer and run/walk for their event.

“Top 10” Explained

The Top 10 will be the list of the ten highest point earners for the series based on both participation and overall and age group placements. The Top 10 winners will receive a very cool year-end award.

“Top 10” points will be awarded in two ways (Click + for full details):

  • Participating either as a volunteer OR as a runner/walker in one of the eligible events will earn you 1 point for each option (i.e. volunteering and running/walking at the same event will earn you 2 points). Check with the race director for volunteer opportunities!

  • Points will be awarded for Male and Female placement in the individual event’s award categories as follows:

    • First Overall Place = 9 points

    • Second Overall = 8 points

    • Third Overall Place = 7 points

    • First Place Male or Female Masters, Grand Masters, Veterans, etc. = 6 points

    • Second Place Male or Female Masters, Grand Masters, Veterans, etc. = 5 points

    • Third Place Male or Female Masters, Grand Masters, Veterans, etc. = 4 points

    Age group placement points will also be awarded for top three placements in each event’s offered age group categories as follows:

    • Age Group First Place = 3 points

    • Age Group Second Place = 2 points

    • Age Group Third Place = 1 point

    Please Note:

    • Some events may have different award categories than other events. Points will be awarded for the event specific categories only.

    • Some events may have different age group categories than other events. Points will be awarded for the event specific categories only.

Race Series Rules

  • A designated representative (known as the “Series Manager”) from the Friends of Cove Lake State Park will maintain and manage the list of eligible participants and the Top 10 list from information provided by the series events race directors.

  • The race director for each individual event will be responsible for providing official results to the Series Manager as soon as possible after each event.

  • Participation does matter! Each eligible series participant will receive a custom designed and locally sourced participation award at the end of the year.

  • Participation in virtual options will be eligible for participation credit points but not eligible for race-day placement points.

  • The Top 10 will be posted and maintained on the Friends of Cove Lake Face Book page and website for all to see and marvel at.

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