ARCHIVED RACE: The Great Buffalo Chase 5K Run @ Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY, United States, on Wednesday 04 July 2012

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY’S ELEVENTH ANNUAL 5K RACE TAKING PLACE ON JULY 4TH
Race Proceeds to Benefit VFW Post 4075 Fireworks Show;
Prize Money Increased for 3rd Year in a Row

It’s time to lace up those sneakers for Buffalo Trace Distillery’s eleventh annual 5K Race, the Great Buffalo Chase! Held the morning of July 4th, the race will wind through the scenic grounds of the historic Distillery. Proceeds from the race, as in years past, will help fund VFW Post 4075’s Annual Fourth of July fireworks show to be held that evening.

Buffalo Trace Distillery has increased the cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners to the following amounts: $1500 for third place, $2000 for second place, and $2500 for first place for both genders. This is the third year in a row the prize money for the top runners has been increased, and the increase has consistently drawn world-class runners from around the region. Awards will also be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.

The race begins at 8 a.m. The certified race route remains the same as the past few years, starting on Distillery grounds and winding through historic aging warehouses, production facilities and lots of beautiful scenery before finishing up at the Visitor’s Center. Commemorative T-shirts will be given to all runners. Registration begins at 7 a.m. in front of the Buffalo Trace Distillery Visitor’s Center the day of the race. Parking will be available at the Distillery; participants are asked to use the entrance off Fair Oaks as the Main Entrance will be closed.

Registration is online at www.buffalotracedistillery.com. Registration forms are also available at Buffalo Trace Distillery Visitor’s Center as well as numerous other Frankfort area gyms. Runners can also obtain a form by contacting Sarah Webb at 502-696-5929 or at swebb1@buffalotrace.com. Registration is $15 if postmarked by June 25th, $20.00 afterwards.