GREENUP, Ky. – Greenbo Lake State Resort Park will host the Greenbo 5K Challenge on Oct. 27.

There will be prizes for overall winners and age group winners. All entrants will receive a t-shirt.

The race will begin at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is $12 by Oct. 20 and $15 afterwards through the day of the race. Forms are available at the park or by calling Paul Verespy at 1-800-325-0083.

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park in Greenup has a lodge, Anglers’ Cove Restaurant, amphitheater, campground, gift shop and 23 miles of multi-use hiking trails. For more information, phone 1-800-325-0083 or visit www.parks.ky.gov . Greenbo Lake State Resort Park is located just seven miles off of Highway 23, known as “The Country Music Highway.”

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov