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Last Modified: 9/21/2007
Short's Goldenrod Festival 5K Run and One-Mile Walk
 Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Sept. 29, 2007The Short’s Goldenrod Festival is a celebration of one of the rarest plants in Kentucky and the United States. Your participation in the 5K run and one-mile walk will help provide protection for this unique plant. All proceeds go towards restoration efforts of Short's Goldenrod.
The course begins with a long downhill stretch to the Licking River where it flattens out to a scenic stretch ending on a woodland trail. The trail portion of the course (0.8 miles) is nice and wide with a medium uphill stretch leading runners back to the pavement.
Course Map 
The entry fee of $10 includes a T-shirt, trophies to top finishers and breakfast. Registration on race day will be $15. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to runners who register after Sept. 12, 2007. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K run and one-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m.
Please Note: Registration table will be located by the swimming pool.
Registration Form
Trophies will be presented to the top three male and female finishers and the top three finishers in each age group. See registration form for a list of age groups.
Race results will be posted after the race.
2006 Race Results
The state park is in Robertson County just north of the Licking River on US 68. From Maysville, take US 68 south 25 miles to park entrance; from Paris, take US 68 north 23 miles to park entrance; from Cynthiana take KY 32/36 east 14 miles to US 68, take US 68 north 9 miles to park entrance.
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Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission - Alice Mandt
801 Schenkel Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-573-2886
Fax: 502-573-2355
E-mail: alice.mandt@ky.gov
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