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Due to Extreme Heat Kentucky’s Ellis Park Move First Post Time For Weekend’s Races
Because of the extreme heat plaguing the area this week, Kentucky's Ellis Park will be moving the post time of the first race on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
First Post
This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 22, 23, & 24, 2022, the post time for the first race of the day will take place at 10:30 am central standard time.
Honoring Military & First Responders
Ellis Park will be honoring members of the military, as well as first responders this weekend.
Ellis Park this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (July 22-24) is honoring the everyday heroes who keep the community safe with retired and active military and first responders honored during Heroes Weekend presented by Humana at the RUNHAPPY Meet.
On Saturday, an assembly of local and state first responders will be recognized with races named in their honor. That includes the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Police Department, Henderson fire departments, Kentucky State Police and other first responders.
Special Freebies
This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, military and first responders will be eligible to receive a free race program, as well as a free hotdog and soft drink. Friday and Saturday only, they can register for the chance to win prizes. Sunday is RUNHAPPY Dollar Day with $1 hotdogs and $2 draft beer all day.
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Raising the Flag
Again, because of the extreme heat, the first post each day will be 10:30 am central standard time. The Henderson County Honor Guard Post No. 40 will be in attendance on Saturday and Sunday, raising the flag at Ellis Park at 10 am central standard time each day.
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