The third annual Boo Bash Kuttawa Mountain Dash is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the small pavilion in Silver Cliff Park. The Boo Bash, a 5K run/walk across Kuttawa Mountain, is a major fundraiser for the annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon and Program, said Terrie White, program founder.
Those who preregister by Aug. 23 will be guaranteed a Boo Bash T-shirt and receive s pre-registration discount — $15 for students, military veterans, and active duty military and $20 for all others. After Aug. 23, the registration fee will $25 and no guarantee of a T-shirt. You may register online at www.active.com or message The Veterans Program on Facebook, email White at cashw@vci.net or phone 270-625-0235 for forms.
Major Curtis Persinger, a former University of Louisville runner, crossed the finish line first last year in 18 minutes, 35 seconds. “That’s probably one of the toughest hills I’ve ever run in a race,” he said. “It was probably every bit of a half mile straight up and it was tough to recover after I hit that hill.”
All proceeds will be used to fund the 18th annual Veterans’ Appreciation Luncheon and Program set for Friday, Nov. 3 at the Lyon County High School gym. The luncheon and program is free for any veteran and his/her spouse.
“Kuttawa Fire Chief Bill Compton and several first responders will be back again this year to help us with the Boo Bash,” White said, noting that last year, several runners said the visibility of emergency personnel made them feel safer.