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Little Rooster Run

October 16 - 20, 2026
Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park
Glencoe, KY 41046 US

REGISTER for the ROOSTER today!

It's NOT long until the rooster crows for the 2nd Annual Little Rooster Run!  REGISTER by September 1, 2026 to guarantee your preferred event shirt size.

We will have extra shirts available in limited supply, but we cannot guarantee a shirt after September 1, 2026.

Check-in will be available on...

Thursday, October 15 noon- 8PM 

Friday, October 16 noon-7:30 PM

Event Description

Ridge Runners Racing INC proudly presents the 2nd Annual Little Rooster Kids Fun Run, 5K Trail and Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail. The event will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky. Nestled between interstates I-71 and I-75, this quaint rural farming community is easily accessible from Cincinnati (30 minutes), Lexington (45 minutes), and Louisville (60 minutes).  Visitors will feel as if they’ve stepped back in time as they enjoy the small town vibe Glencoe has to offer.  Plan on making it a “runcation” and check out the many accommodations and attractions within minutes of the event site.  The Little Rooster Kids Fun Run 1/2 mile will be offered for kids 9 & under at 5:30 PM, so plan on bringing the kids to join in the fun!  A 5K trail race will follow at 6:00 PM.  Walkers are welcome as this race has a generous 2 hour cut-off.  The Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail starts at 8:00 PM and is a “last runner standing” event.  Last year the race lasted 14 hours before Chris Emberton of Elizabethtown, KY was declared the winner after completing 28 laps (58.33 miles).

What is a Mini-Barnyard Ultra

Most runners are familiar with and have run a 5K, and some may know about or even completed an ultra event. But, what is a Mini Barnyard Ultra? Simply run as many 2.083 mile loops as you can within a half hour on the half hour until you can no longer do so.  If you can’t continue or don’t finish the loop in time you are eliminated.  Why 2.083 miles? If you can remain on course for 24 hours, you will have run 100 miles.  The Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra is designed to test who has the determination and perseverance to remain on the course the longest.  It intends to push runners to discover their own limits.  We invite you to come and venture farther than you’ve ever gone on your way to a new personal best distance.

It took 14 hours before Chris Emberton (49 of Elizabethtown, KY) ran his “victory lap” to become the 2025 Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail Champion.

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Ridge Runners Racing Discounts

RIDGE RUNNERS RACING HEROES DISCOUNT

To honor those who serve and protect our communities and our nation, Ridge Runners Racing is proud to offer a 10% discount on registration for all Ridge Runners Racing events to:

🇺🇸 Active Military

🇺🇸 Veterans & Retired Military Personnel

🚔 Law Enforcement Officers

🚒 Firefighters

🚑 EMS & Emergency Medical Personnel

📞 911 Dispatchers

Discount Code: HEROES10

Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and service. Whether you serve at home or abroad, on the front lines or behind the scenes, your commitment makes a difference every day. We are honored to welcome you to our starting lines.

Use code HEROES10 at registration to receive 10% off any Ridge Runners Racing event.

Some restrictions may apply. Verification may be required.


EDUCATORS DISCOUNT

🍎 Educator Appreciation Discount – 10% OFF

Because Great Teachers Go the Extra Mile!

Ridge Runners Racing is proud to recognize the dedication, commitment, and positive impact of our nation’s educators. As a token of our appreciation, all active and retired educators are eligible to receive 10% OFF registration for any Ridge Runners Racing event.

Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, guiding students as an administrator, supporting learning as a staff member, or enjoying retirement after a career in education, this discount is our way of saying THANK YOU for investing in future generations.

Discount Code: EDUCATOR10

✅ Active Educators

✅ Retired Educators

✅ Applies to all Ridge Runners Racing events

Thank you for inspiring minds, building futures, and making a difference every day. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

Ridge Runners Racing...

“Running Communities Forward” 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🍎

Start/Corral

Runners in the Kids Fun Run need to be in the start corral next to the Pavilion (Large Shelter) near the facility entrance no later than 5 minutes prior to the start of their race.  When the rooster crows runners will head out through the barn and follow the mowed cross country course out and around then back through the barn to the finish line.


Runners in the 5K will need to be in the start corral next to the Pavilion (Large Shelter) near the facility entrance no later than 5 minutes prior to the start of their race. When the rooster crows runners in the 5K will head out through the barn on the challenging yet picturesque 3.187 mile loop course that winds through open park green-space and canopy covered trail that boasts nearly 400 feet of combined ascent and decent before meandering along and over the dam of the fishing pond on their way back through the barn to the finish line. 


Runners in the Mini Barnyard Ultra need to be in the start corral next to the Pavilion (Large Shelter) near the facility entrance no later than 5 minutes prior to the start of their race. When the rooster crows runners in the Mini Barnyard Ultra will head out through the barn on the challenging yet picturesque 2.083 mile loop course that winds through open park green-space and canopy covered trail that boasts a total ascent of 335 feet and total decent of 315 feet as you meander through the trail then along and over the dam of the fishing pond on your way back through the barn to the finish line (minimum elevation of 572 feet, maximum elevation of 691 feet).

Runners in the Mini Barnyard Ultra will exit the finish chute at the end of each successful sub-30 minute loop.  Those with crew will report to their crew station for aid. Runners with a “Pavilion Pass” will be granted entrance to our full-service aid station. There will be warnings sounded at 3 minutes, 2 minutes, and 1 minute before the start of the next loop. Runners not yet eliminated must be in the corral before the rooster crows to start the next loop.  This will continue on the half-hour until only one runner remains who must complete a victory lap within the 30 minute time limit to be declared a finisher and therefore, winner of the Mini Barnyard Ultra. All others will be declared a “DNF” (Did Not Finish) and will be memorialized on our “Wall of Shame” for their efforts. 
Because of event insurance restrictions, no pets are permitted in any of the Little Rooster Run races.  

Check-in is available on Thursday, October 15 noon-8PM

Friday, October 16 noon-7:30 PM

Little Rooster Run Kids Fun Run

The Little Rooster Kids Fun Run will begin at 5:30 PM.  The race will be 1/2 mile loop on a mowed cross country path at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, KY.  

KIDS FUN RUN RECAP

WHO:  Kids 9 & under who would like to enjoy the beauty of the fall on a challenging yet runable 1/2 mile trail course.  Family and friends are encouraged to accompany their runner(s) on course at no additional cost (event shirt and finisher medal for registered runners only).

WHAT:   Kids Fun Run 1/2 mile Trail Race held prior to the Little Rooster Run 5K Trail and Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail.

WHEN:  Friday, October 16 at 5:30 PM.

WHERE:  Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky

WHY:  To join together with others in celebrating a healthy lifestyle through participation in running events and supporting our charitable branch, Soul Purpose.

START:  5:30 PM 

AGE GROUPS:

9 & under

AWARDS:  Overall male and female finisher will receive a unique Little Rooster Run award.  All participants will receive a special 3D printed medal at the end of the finish chute.

2025 Kids Fun Run winner Clayton Thornton, 8, of Dry Ridge, KY covered the 800 meter course in a record time of 3:39.30.

Little Rooster Run 5K Trail

5K participants will toe the line on Friday, October 16 for a 6:00 PM start.  Headlamps and weather appropriate gear are recommended for this event.

Only registered 5K participants are permitted on the course during the Little Rooster Run 5K.


5K RACE RECAP

WHO:  Anyone who would like to enjoy the beauty of the fall on a challenging yet runable 5K trail course.  Walkers are welcome with a generous 2 hour cut-off.

WHAT:   5K Trail Race held prior to the Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra.

WHEN:  Friday, October 16 at 6:00 PM.

WHERE:  Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky

WHY:  To join together with others in celebrating a healthy lifestyle through participation in running events and supporting our charitable branch, Soul Purpose.

START:  6:00 PM 

AGE GROUPS:

9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 & over.

AWARDS:  Overall and Age Group winners in male and female divisions will receive special award.  All 5K finishers will receive a special finishers memento.

2025 5K Trail winner Colton Rassman of Glencoe, Kentucky completed the course in a record time 20:40.32.  

 

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Little Rooster Run Mini-Barnyard

The Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail will take off on Friday, October 16 at 8:00 PM (NO pacers permitted, headlamp required, appropriate weather gear recommended, trekking poles optional) and will continue until only one runner remains who must complete a “victory lap” within the 30 minute time limit to be declared a finisher and therefore WINNER of the Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail.  A special award will be presented to the “last standing” male and female.  All other participants will be categorized as “DNF”, meaning DID NOT FINISH and will be memorialized on our “Wall of Shame”.  

Only registered runners in the ultra are permitted on the course during the Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra.

Athletes registered in the Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail by September 30, 2026 will be granted a  10 X 10 crew tent space reservation at no additional cost (must provide your own tent) as well as a “Pavilion Pass” granting them access to our Pavilion Aid Station fully stocked with cheese quesadillas, pizza, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, donut holes, etc.  See more details in the Crew Stations section.  After September 30th, athletes will be able to purchase at an additional $15 cost a tent space reservation and/or “Pavilion Pass” as an add-on.


MINI BARNYARD ULTRA TRAIL RECAP

WHO: Anyone 18 & older who wants to enjoy the beauty of the fall season on this challenging yet runable course.

WHAT:   2.083 mile loop on the half-hour “Last Runner Standing” format.

WHEN:  Friday, October 16, 2025 beginning at 8:00 PM and continuing until a winner is declared.

WHERE: Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky

WHY:  To offer runners an opportunity to work collectively to challenge their very own limits in search of a new personal best distance and to support our charitable branch, Soul Purpose.

START: 8:00 PM

AWARDS:  Winning male and female will receive a special finisher metal hand-crafted award.  More to come later! All others will receive a substantial medal available only to Mini Barnyard participants as a token of appreciation for their participation and will be memorialized on our “Wall of Shame” for their efforts. 

2025 Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail “Last Runner Standing” Chris Emberton (49) of Elizabethtown, KY with fellow competitors and Ridge Runners INC Board of Directors members.

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Awards

The first place male and female will receive a unique Little Rooster Kids Fun Run award.  All Kids Fun Run participants will receive a special 3-D printed memento for participating in the event at the end of the finish chute.


Little Rooster Run 5K finishers will receive a unique event memento at the end of the finish chute. An awards ceremony recognizing the overall and age group winners in both male and female divisions will take place at the Awards Wagon in front of the Pavilion (large shelter) located to the left of the main entrance shortly following the completion of the 5K.  

An awards presentation will be held immediately following the conclusion of the Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra at the Awards Wagon in front of the Pavilion (large shelter) located to the left of the main entrance. The “last standing” male and female will receive a special finishers award. All other participants will receive a “token of appreciation” at the end of their race as they exit the finish chute.

 

A special thanks to the Tri-State Running Company who will be providing four $50 gift certificates good at Tri-State Running Company to be awarded to our male and female winners of both the 5K and Mini Barnyard Ultra races.  They have also provided a $100 gift certificate toward the purchase of a pair of shoes at Tri-State Running Company (some restrictions apply as detailed on gift certificates). A drawing will take place between the 5K and Mini Barnyard Ultra races where one individual will be selected from amongst all registered 5K and Mini Barnyard participants who enter the drawing at check-in.  Must be present to win!

 

 

Courses

Little Rooster Kid’s Fun Run

The Little Rooster Kid’s Fun Run is a 1/2 mile loop that will start in the corral next to the Pavilion and continue through the inside of the barn and follow the mowed cross country  path back to the finish line.  All registered participants will receive a fully sublimated technical short-sleeve shirt from RunUrRun at registration and a special memento at the end of the finish chute.  Parents are welcome to accompany their child in the Little Rooster Kids Fun Run at no additional cost (shirt and medal not included without registration).

 

 

Little Rooster Run 5K

The 5K will include the 2.083 mile loop used in the Mini Barnyard Ultra with an added section near the pond before heading to the finish so participants can experience the same terrain as those who will compete in the ultra event to follow.  Athletes are encouraged to have a headlamp as it could begin to get dark this time of year on course (especially in the trail).


 

Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra

The Mini Barnyard Ultra will be run entirely on the 2.083 mile loop course.  A headlamp is required for all participants in the ultra event.  There will be lighting inside the grounds but it will be dark in the trail section at 8:00 PM until daybreak on Saturday (should you have the courage to still be on course).

 

 

 

Crew Stations

Runners may provide their own aid throughout the event. They will have access to water and/or electrolytes at the on course aid station(s) and finish line.  

Participants in the Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra registered by September 30, 2026 are permitted to set up a crew tent (no larger than 10’ x 10’) in the designated area alongside the start corral area at no additional cost.  Crew tent locations will be assigned by # based on order of registration starting with #1 (the lower the number, the closer to the starting corral).  Athletes registered after September 30, 2026 can make a crew tent reservation at an additional cost as an add-on.

Runners who register by September 30, 2026 will also be provided a “Pavilion Pass” at no additional cost which grants them access to our full-support Pavilion Aid Station.  ONLY runners with a “Pavilion Pass” will be granted access into the Pavilion Aid Station.  After September 30, 2026 athletes can purchase a “Pavilion Pass” at an additional cost as an add-on.

The cost of the tent space and/or Pavilion Pass after September, 30, 2026 is $15.

Crew members are encouraged to remain at their station throughout the event. 


A limited supply of Heed electrolyte fluid and Hammer Gel nutrition will be available at the Pavilion Aid Station along with many other items while they last.  More details to come, but last year's items included......

Cheese quesadillas sponsored by our Red Coop Sponsor El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant and Yellow Coop Sponsor La Morenita Meat Market 
Munchkins sponsored by Dunkin (Dry Ridge)
Peanut Butter and Ramen Noodles
Haribo Gummies
Pizza sponsored by Domino’s (Dry Ridge)
Variety of Golden Flake products including Spicy Beef Sticks and Spicy Nuts (if you dare…might keep you awake), Peanut Butter Crackers, etc.
A variety of Skittles and Starburst
A mixture of cookies provided by REVIVE Church (Dry Ridge)
A variety of Annie’s products (pasta, etc.)
A variety of Charms Candy Carnival items
Pure Protein Complete Protein Shake Rich Chocolate Flavor (great for recovery)

Spectators

For the safety of all registered runners we ask that crew and spectators stay off the course throughout the entirety of the event.  There will be plenty of designated areas where patrons can view much of the course during the event.  Course Marshalls will be positioned at strategic areas to assist in ensuring that runners are not impeded in any way during the races. 

Area Accomodations


DRY RIDGE

Holiday Inn Express and Suites

Comfort Suites

Hampton Inn Dry Ridge

Quality Inn

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndam

Hogan House Suites

Galloping Goose Cottages

Red Roof Inn

Dry Ridge Hotel

Northern Kentucky RV Park

Camper Village RV Park

 

WILLIAMSTOWN

Hampton Inn and Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter

Creation Resorts

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

Sunrise Inn Williamstown 

The Lodged at Eden Reserve

 

SPARTA

Ramada by Wyndham Sparta at Speedway

 

Area Attractions

There a several attractions within minutes of the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park including the following:

 

The Ark Encounter (Williamstown, KY)

Creation Museum (Hebron, KY)

Kentucky Speedway (Sparta, KY)

Barnyard Bravo Theater (Dry Ridge, KY)

Stage Right Theater Company  (Williamstown, KY)

Brad Brown Comedy Magic Show (Dry Ridge, KY)

Sweet Marcella’s (Dry Ridge, KY)

Bluegrass Artistry Barn (Dry Ridge, KY)

Eagle Creek Country Club (Crittenden, KY)

Much Kneaded Relaxation (Dry Ridge, KY)

Great American BallPark (Cincinnati, OH)

Louisville Mega Cavern (Louisville, KY)

Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort, KY)

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden (Cincinnati, OH)

Keenland (Lexington, KY)

Turfway Park (Florence, KY)

Kentucky Horsepark (Lexington, KY)

Cincinnati Art Museum (Cincinnati, OH)

American Sign Museum (Cincinnati, OH)

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (Cincinnati, OH)

Newport Aquarium (Newport, KY)

Krohn Conservatory (Cincinnati, OH)

Places to Eat

*Official Little Rooster Sponsor


GLENCOE

Exit 62 Restaurant & Truck Plaza

 

DRY RIDGE

Dominos

Dunkin

Kellie’s Homestead Restaurant

LaRosa’s

Casa Martini

Happy Dragon

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Browning’s Country Ham

Beans

Wich Doctor 

Penn Station East Coast Subs

Snappy Tomato Pizza

Papa John’s Pizza

Skyline Chili

Gold Star Chili

Waffle House 

McDonald’s

Wendy’s

KFC/Taco Bell

Arby’s

Subway

 

WILLIAMSTOWN

Hansie Flip Burgers

El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 

La Morenita Meat Market 

Edwardo’s Pizza and Subs

Opa’s Pizzeria 

Emzara’s Kitchen (Ark Encounter)

Subway

 

CRITTENDEN

McDonald’s 

Wendy’s

Gold Star Chili

Tacos Los Compadres

Tasty Sub

 

WARSAW

Jewell’s on Main

Hometown Pizza

DQ Grill and Chill

The Sunset Grill

Subway

 

SPARTA

Hog Wild Crazy Pig Bar-BQ

McDonald’s

Subway

 

 

Parking

Ample free on-site parking will be available at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park.  Please observe the 15 M.P.H. posted speed limit and follow the directions of the parking attendants to help provide a safe entry and exit from the grounds. A donation box will be available at the registration area to cover costs associated with use of the facility.  

Sponsors

We would like to thank all who contributed to the 2025 Little Rooster Run!!  An updated sponsor list for 2026 TBA!


Red Coop ($1000.00)

El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 

Yellow Coop ($500.00)

La Morenita Meat Market 

Blue Coop- ($250.00)

Restlands Angus Farm (Kinsey Family)

Carolyn Thomas-Thompson (State Farm Insurance)

Armor Home Services

Dunkin (Dry Ridge)

Dominos (Dry Ridge)

Dry Ridge Detailing

Grant County Oil

Four Seasons Auto Wash

Pacers and Racers (New Albany, IN)

Tri-State Running Company

Little Rooster Boosters (other contributions)

Stanley and Jacqalynn Ammer Riley

Carol Jackson

Anonymous

Carl Webster

Tonya Ferguson

Michael Belt

Chris Emberton

Finish Line Auto (Kenny Rayburn)

Mason’s Mums (Marc and Karmen Mason)

Kelly Bros Lumber and Design (Dry Ridge)

Ark Encounter

Joseph Uttter

Marlon Kinsey

Joshua Cummins

No Blink Pictures (Michelle Neidigh)

Tiffany Meinert

Eric Grate

Jason Liggett

 

If you would like to support Ridge Runners Racing INC by becoming a sponsor, please see the information below. 

Dear Future Partner,

Ridge Runners Racing is a nonprofit organization with a simple mission: “We exist to share our love of distance running with others through hosting events and races.”

We currently host two flagship races that serve runners and our community in meaningful ways. The first is The Little Rooster Run, an ultramarathon held each October. The second is Big Rex’s Bottle Rocket 5K, held each July around the Fourth of July. We are also working toward additional events that we hope to share with you in the near future.

All proceeds from our races are reinvested directly back into our local community. Through these events, we aim not only to promote health and fitness, but also to support local causes and bring people together around something positive and impactful.

We are currently seeking partners who are willing to join us in supporting these efforts. Sponsorship opportunities are available for individual events or as a general nonprofit partner supporting all Ridge Runners Racing activities throughout the year. As a registered nonprofit organization, all contributions are tax-deductible.

If you decide to partner with us, we would be honored to work alongside you. Our sponsorship levels for both general support and individual events are outlined below. Contact information and donation details can be found at the end of this letter.

Thank you for your interest in supporting Ridge Runners Racing and investing in our local community. If you would like to support us in a way other than financially, we would love to talk with you about additional partnership opportunities.

Sincerely,
Ridge Runners Racing

 

Ridge Runners Racing​​

Marlon Kinsey- President/CEO

4545 Dixie Hwy. Dry Ridge, KY 41035​​  President/CEO

ridgerunracing@gmail.com​​

859-445-5286

 

General Support Sponsorship Levels

Ultra Marathon Level – $3,000

*Medium Banner with company logo (4x6) placed at Start/Finish.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*One (1) entry to main race of event, one (1) entry to subsequent races of event.

*Company logo on event shirts (4 shirts included to be used at partners discretion).

Full Marathon Level – $2,000

*Medium Banner with company logo (4x6) placed at Start/Finish.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*One (1) entry to main race of event.

*Company logo on event shirts (3 shirts included to be used at partners discretion).

 

Half Marathon Level – $1,000

*Company name on event banner.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*One (1) entry to main race of event.

*Company logo on event shirts (2 shirts included to be used at partners discretion).

 

10K Level – $500

*Company name on event banner.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*One (1) entry to main race of event.

*Company name on event shirts (1 shirt included to be used at partners discretion).

5K Level – $250

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

Company name on event shirts (1 shirt included to be used at partners discretion).

 
 

Big Rex’s Bottle Rocket 5K Sponsorship Levels

Bottle Rocket – $750

*Large Banner (6x6) placed in prominent location at Start/Finish.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*One (1) entry Mini Barnyard Ultra, one (1) entry 5K.

*Company logo on event shirts (3 shirts included to be used at partners discretion).

 

Roman Candle – $500

*Company logo on event banner.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*One (1) entry 5K.

*Company name on event shirts (2 shirts included to be used at partners discretion).

 

Firecracker - $250

*Company name on event banner.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*Company name on event shirts (1 shirt included to be used at partners discretion).

Sparkler – Other

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*50% off one 5K entry.

 
 

Little Rooster Run Sponsorship Levels

Red Coop – $750

*Large Banner (6x6) placed in prominent location at Start/Finish.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*One (1) entry Mini Barnyard Ultra, one (1) entry 5K.

*Company logo on event shirts (3 shirts included to be used at partners discretion).

 

Yellow Coop – $500

*Company logo on event banner.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*One (1) entry 5K.

*Company name on event shirts (2 shirts included to be used at partners discretion).

 

Blue Coop – $250

*Company name on event banner.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*Company name on event shirts (1 shirt included to be used at partners discretion).

Rooster Booster - Other


*Highlight business on RunSignup page and Ridge Runners social media.

*50% off one (1) 5K entry.

 
 

Event Title Sponsor

Title Sponsor – $5,000

*Name of business included in event title

*Large Banner with company logo (6x6) placed in prominent location at Start/Finish.

*Highlight business on RunSignup page, link to business website (if applicable), routinely post on Ridge Runners social media about company.

*One (1) entry to main race of event, one (1) entry to subsequent races of event to be used at discretion of sponsor.

*Company logo prominently placed on event shirts (5 shirts included to be used at partners discretion).


If you do decide to partner with us, please let us know by August 31st, 2026. All of our contact information where you can send donations is at the end of this letter. Thanks for your interest in being a part of our coop! If you have another way you would like to support us other than financially, please contact us. 

 

Ridge Runners Racing​​

Marlon Kinsey

4545 Dixie Hwy. Dry Ridge, KY 41035​​President/CEO

ridgerunracing@gmail.com​​859-445-5286

 

Again, thanks so much to all who have contributed.  Without you this event would not be possible. We hope you will join us as a Rooster Booster.

Charities

Ridge Runners Racing INC is a non-profit organization.  We refer to our charitable branch as Soul Purpose.  A portion of the proceeds from the Little Rooster Run events will be used to support several youth running programs and other community programs in the area.

Donations can be made to Ridge Runners Racing INC and are tax deductible.  All donations should be remitted to….

Ridge Runners Racing INC                           4545 Dixie Highway                                            Dry Ridge, KY 41035

 

 

Wall of Shame and Fame

2025 Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra-  Gallatin County Fairgrounds/Park- Glencoe, KY

WALL OF SHAME


11-  Zach Curtis (3 laps) 

6.249 miles officially 

Time-2:00:40.254

 Last Split- 39:57.35  DNF

 


10- Scott Walz (5 laps)

10.42 miles officially

Time- 2:26:50.654

Last Split- 31:25.87  DNF

 


9- David Marques (9 laps)

18.75 miles officially 

Time- 4:56:45.814 

Last Split- 32:18.60  DNF

 


8- Joseph Utter (9 laps)

18.75 miles officially 

Time- 4:58:59.014

Last Split- 32:17.19  DNF

 


7- Michael Belt (11 laps)

22.92 miles officially 

Time- 5:27:35.404

Last Split- 29:39:16  DNF

 


6- Joshua Cummins (14 laps)

29.17 miles officially 

Time- 7:35:29.484

Last Split- 37:24.470  DNF

 


5- Levid Rodríguez (15 laps)

31.25 miles officially 

Time- 7:25:21.184

Last Split- 29.58.840  DNF

 


4- Austin Greer (16 laps)

33.33 miles officially 

Time- 8:27:21.604

Last Split- 32:03.870  DNF

 


3- Elijah Walters (24 laps)

50 miles officially 

Time- 11:56.07

Last Split- 26:00.07  DNF

 


2- Jacob Hanser (27 laps)

56.25 miles officially 

Time- 13:30.00

 Last Split- 30:00.00  DNF

 

WALL OF FAME


1- Chris Emberton (28 laps)

58.33 miles officially 

Time- 13:55.24

Last Split- 25:24.00

 

About Ridge Runners

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Ridge Runners Racing INC is a non-profit organization created by core members of the Ridge Runners, a Christian men’s running group based in Dry Ridge, KY. 
 

The Ridge Runners meet regularly on Saturday mornings for group runs.  Members also communicate and often schedule additional runs throughout the week as schedules allow.  Most often, members of our group utilize these group runs to train together in preparation of participation in goal races.  Often, members of our group travel together to participate in both road and trail races throughout the year. Men 18 years old and up regardless of where they are in their running journey are cordially invited to join us each week.  All paces and distances are always welcome.  Whether you are just wanting to use running as part of your fitness routine or are looking for training partners for your next race, Ridge Runners would love to offer their support.

Our non-profit was created out of the desire to share our love of Christ with others through our shared interest in running.  We have elected to host running and ultra running events as a way to assist members of the running community pursue their goals. Our charitable branch we call Soul Purpose is our way of supporting those in our community who otherwise may not have the means or know-how to begin this journey.  Ridge Runners Racing INC Board of Directors conducts business at the end of each month.  

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Ridge Runners or have questions please feel free to contact us at ridgerunracing@gmail.com.  We can also be found on Facebook using the link below. http://www.facebook.com/61569167672009

 

 

On Site Camping

On-Site Camping is available for the Little Rooster Run 5K and Mini Barnyard Ultra.  Please contact Connie Davis for Camping Registration details at 859-802-2256.  

 

 

Events

Little Rooster Kids Fun Run

Price: $20
Date Range: 10/16
Time: 5:30PM EDT 6:00PM EDT
Price increases after October 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 10 and under.

Little Rooster Run 5K Trail

Price: $40
Date Range: 10/16
Time: 6:00PM EDT 8:00PM EDT
Price increases after October 15, 2026 at 8:00pm EDT

Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail

Price: $130
Date Range: 10/16 10/20
Time: 8:00PM EDT 6:00AM EDT
Price increases after October 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

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Event Location

Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park
4476 US-127 Glencoe, KY
Glencoe, KY 41046 US View Location on Map

$155

Raised of $2,083

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