BreyerFest 5K

With the start of the New Year comes the inevitable New Year’s Resolutions. And if one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to become a little bit healthier, then the BreyerFest 5k might be the perfect inspiration!

And what better motivation than knowing that each person who registers for the BreyerFest 5K helps to raise money for Old Friends, a true group of heroes right near the Kentucky Horse Park. Maybe the finisher’s medal and t-shirt, courtesy of our race partners at 3 Way Racing, will help too! And don’t forget the prizes for the top three runners in each age category that we will be handing out as well!

The 5k race kicks off at 8 am on Sunday morning, while the Kentucky heat and humidity are still bearable, and you will be finished in plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the BreyerFest activities! There is also a 1 mile walk/run for those who might not be up for the full 3.1 mile distance. For our runners that can’t make it to Kentucky there is a virtual option, too!

If you haven’t signed up already, you can learn more about the BreyerFest 5K here and follow this link to sign up.

To help our runners get started we’re sharing a list of our favorite running apps – see below. We’ve shared this list in the past but these apps really help our BreyerFest 5k runners so we wanted to share them again.

• Couch to 5K – this app is great for beginners and provides you with a program each day and gradually builds up your running time and distance to a 5K. With achievable commitment times (20-30 minutes a day, 3 times a week), Couch to 5K will help you train yourself to completing a 5K in just 9 weeks.

• Map My Run – this app is for more experienced runners and helps you track and map all your runs. And helps you track your stats to improve your performance. With a community of over 50 million users it will help you inspired to reach your running goals!

• Strava Running and Cycling – great for the person who is into more than just running. Track your runs, cycling, and other activities with millions of users. Tracks key stats like distance and time, but also offers users the opportunity to participate in community-wide challenges to up their fitness game.

• Charity Miles – take your run to the next level with this app that allows you to earn money for charity with every step! Track your steps with this app and choose from more than 40 charities to donate to.

• Run Keeper – this run tracking app allows you to track your progress, set goals and keep personal records, and creates tailor-made plans that show you how to improve. Set your goals, stay motivated, and see yourself progress to the finish line!