Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Louisville, KY; Waterfront Park at the Big Four Bridge, 129 East River Road, 40245
Type: RUN

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Run or walk a scenic 5K at Waterfront Park to help kick cancer in the butt, with a Kids Dash and a best-dressed dog award adding to the fun.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly
Family Friendly
Kids & Youth

Great for: beginners, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk in Louisville, KY, a meaningful event dedicated to raising awareness and supporting survivors in the fight against colorectal cancer. This race offers a scenic paved route through Waterfront Park, welcoming both runners and walkers. With chip timing, age group awards, and a free Kids Dash, it’s an inclusive morning for all. Participate to honor those affected and contribute to a vital cause.

What to expect

Enjoy a scenic paved route along Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville.
Participate in the timed 5K run/walk or the 1 Mile Fun Walk.
Kids 9 and under can join a free 1/4 mile dash with a participation medal.

Standout details

Scenic paved route at Waterfront Park
Free Kids Dash (1/4 mile)
Daisy best dressed dog award
Free Race Photos

Perks & features

Awards
Chip Timed
Free
Race Photos

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Aug 29, 8:02 AM EDT · From $33.25
Opens May 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.25
Opens May 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 29, 12:00 AM EDT · From $38.75
Opens May 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option

400 Yards
Sat, Aug 29, 7:40 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens May 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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Easygoing

Flat road course, warm-day exposure

Warm season

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The course

Road
Flat
Family-oriented

From the organizer

Come Run/Walk and Help Us Kick Cancer in the Butt!

-By 2030 colorectal cancer will be the #1 cancer killer in 20–49-year-olds

-rectal cancer is more common in younger patients

-Early age onset colon cancer is on the rise, and we are spreading awareness

-gather your family history of cancer and polyps

-If you are having symptoms please talk to your doctor

-Let's support our survivors

SATURDAY, August 29th, 2026, at 8:00AM at Waterfront Park in Louisville

RACE FEATURES:

Scenic paved route at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville Commemorative race shirts "Daisy" best dressed dog award Free Race Photos Chip timing by RaceRise Teams Overall & Age Group Awards Free Kids Dash (1/4 mile) Prizes for our Top Fundraising Teams PACKET PICKUP Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, August 28th from 11 am-6pm in front of our office Prevention Project (Address: 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #108, Louisville, KY 40223). Foundation For A healthy Kentucky Building. We will also have race morning packet pickup from 6:15-7:45am at Waterfront Park.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

6:15AM Packet Pickup Opens 7:00AM Healthy Village Opens 7:40AM Kids 1/4 Mile Dash (Ages 9 and under) 7:50AM Prerace Program 8:00AM Kicking Butt 5K Race Start 8:02AM 1 Mile Fun Walk starts 9:00AM 5K & Fundraising Awards Ceremony KID'S DASH We'll have a FREE Kid's Dash (1/4 mile distance) at 7:40am. All kids will receive a participation medal but there will be no timing or awards for the Kid's Dash. Kid's can join their parents in the 1 Mile fun walk or 5K but they will not receive a bib, shirt or be chip timed.

DAISY AWARD : This is a best dressed dog award in honor of Meredith Potthast.

5K RACE AWARDS Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+

5K ROUTE MAP

1 MILE FUN WALK ROUTE MAP

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