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The Good Fight 5k

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Bowling Green, KY
Kereiakes Park 1220 Fairview Avenue, 42103
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
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At a glance

A heartfelt 5k run/walk honoring loved ones and supporting families facing cancer treatment. Join a community fighting the good fight together.

  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

The Good Fight 5k Run/Walk honors the memory of Vernon Long and Lacey Poppy, both of whom bravely battled cancer. This event is a meaningful opportunity to run or walk in solidarity, supporting families currently undergoing cancer treatment. All proceeds benefit Life’s Better Together, Inc., directly assisting those impacted by cancer. Join a compassionate community dedicated to ensuring no one feels alone in their fight, offering both financial support and a sense of shared strength.

What to expect

Participate in a run or walk dedicated to a vital cause.Contribute directly to families undergoing cancer treatment.Connect with a supportive community in Bowling Green, KY.

Standout details

  • Honors Vernon Long and Lacey Poppy
  • Proceeds support families battling cancer
  • Benefits Life’s Better Together, Inc.
  • Community support for cancer treatment

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

The Good Fight 5k Run/Walk is a race that will be held on April 18, 2026 at Kereiakes Park in Bowling Green, KY.

The event is held in memory of Vernon Long, who was an avid runner who passed from cancer in October 2021. This year, the event is also held in memory of Lacey Poppy, who after a valiant fight against cancer - passed in 2023. All proceeds from this event will be going to Life’s Better Together, Inc. and will be directly donated to support a family where someone is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Your participation and support of this event not only helps the  family but shows reverence for all who are battling cancer. Our hope is that through this event, we can help those who are impacted find a community and not feel alone in fighting the good fight of cancer treatment.

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